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• Toyota Avalon relaunch signals faith in sedans

  08-12-2017 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  As market-preference pulls further away from sedans, Toyota is redesigning the Avalon as a sign of faith for the segment.
  
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• Mazda files patents for a sequential twin-turbo setup

  08-12-2017 22:23
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Emerging Technologies,FuturePerhaps it could be used for higher-performance models.Continue reading Mazda files patents for a sequential twin-turbo setup Mazda files patents for a sequential twin-turbo setup originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2017 16:23:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ten Forecasts for the Automotive Sector - A $1.7 Trillion Market - Research and Markets - Business Wire (press release)

  08-12-2017 21:51 via businesswire.com
  Ten Forecasts for the Automotive Sector - A $1.7 Trillion Market - Research and Markets
  Business Wire (press release)
  Developments in the automotive sector in the latter part of the 2010s have been nothing short of staggering, and so fast paced that even those that have been following the sector for many years admit not having witnessed such radical shifts in decades ...and more »
  
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• 2019 Toyota Avalon to debut at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show

  08-12-2017 20:24
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,Toyota,SedanThe original debuted in 1995.Continue reading 2019 Toyota Avalon to debut at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show 2019 Toyota Avalon to debut at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'The Grand Tour' season 2 debuts with less Mike Skinner, more David Hasselhoff

  08-12-2017 20:16
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Celebrities,TV/MoviesThere have been improvements.Continue reading 'The Grand Tour' season 2 debuts with less Mike Skinner, more David Hasselhoff 'The Grand Tour' season 2 debuts with less Mike Skinner, more David Hasselhoff originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep patent filing in China show plans for 3-row Grand Commander

  08-12-2017 19:57
  
  Filed under:Jeep,China,SUVIt's called the Grand Commander and it adds a seventh seat.Continue reading Jeep patent filing in China show plans for 3-row Grand Commander Jeep patent filing in China show plans for 3-row Grand Commander originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2017 13:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mayors, industry press Congress to keep electric vehicle rebate in final tax bill

  08-12-2017 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Electric vehicle and clean-energy proponents are urging Congress to preserve a consumer tax credit they insist is critical to mass adoption of the technology.
  
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• Rare U.S.-spec 1990 Lamborghini LM002 fetches $467,000 at auction

  08-12-2017 18:50
  
  Filed under:Lamborghini,Auctions,SUV,LuxuryThis "Rambo Lambo" underwent a $325,000, five-year restoration.Continue reading Rare U.S.-spec 1990 Lamborghini LM002 fetches $467,000 at auction Rare U.S.-spec 1990 Lamborghini LM002 fetches $467,000 at auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. transportation chief Elaine Chao to keynote AutoMobili-D expo

  08-12-2017 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao will give the keynote speech at the Detroit auto show's AutoMobili-D exposition in January.
  
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• Global Automotive Adaptive Cruise Control Market - Analysis, Trends & Forecasts to 2021 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  08-12-2017 18:31 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Global Automotive Adaptive Cruise Control Market - Analysis, Trends & Forecasts to 2021
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global automotive adaptive cruise control market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.92% during the period 2017-2021. The report, Global Automotive Adaptive Cruise Control Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis ...
  
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• Saving Big Bucks in the Automotive Industry with 3D Printing - ENGINEERING.com

  08-12-2017 18:16 via engineering.com
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  Saving Big Bucks in the Automotive Industry with 3D Printing
  ENGINEERING.com
  In the early days, 3D printing was used almost exclusively for creating automotive prototypes for checking form and fit. Those prototypes tended to be built using selective laser sintering or binder jetting, resulting in aesthetically pleasing, but ...
  
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• Best cars for $30,000 | A bevy of great choices

  08-12-2017 18:10
  
  What's the best car for $30,000? We choose from sedans, SUVs, wagons, hot hatches, plug-in hybrids and minivans to give you a good place to start your search.Continue reading Best cars for $30,000 | A bevy of great choices Best cars for $30,000 | A bevy of great choices originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How GM can gain from carbon fiber in trucks

  08-12-2017 18:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  We've known for a long time that General Motors was going to respond in a big way to Ford's lightweight aluminum F-150. Here it comes.
  
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• Next Porsche 911 will get a major interior overhaul

  08-12-2017 17:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Coupe,PerformanceProbably no more shifting the PDK with the lever.Continue reading Next Porsche 911 will get a major interior overhaul Next Porsche 911 will get a major interior overhaul originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Australia car sales head for another annual record

  08-12-2017 17:00
  Record November sales have kept the Australian motor industry on target for another best selling year, according to the latest results released by the industry's statistical service VFACTS.
  
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• Tesla reservation holders may get Model 3 deliveries next week

  08-12-2017 16:50
  
  Filed under:Tesla,Sedan,ElectricNew evidence that non-employee customer orders are starting to be filled — just in time for Christmas.Continue reading Tesla reservation holders may get Model 3 deliveries next weekTesla reservation holders may get Model 3 deliveries next weekoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW stops van shipments, recalls Russia Polo

  08-12-2017 16:49
  Volkswagen has stopped delivery of a popular van line due to concerns over emissions.
  
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• Aston Martin RapidE concept review

  08-12-2017 16:44
  
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  Image 1 of 12 8 Dec, 2017 3:30pmJonathan Burn
  The RapidE is a tantalizing glimpse into the future of luxury and refinement for Aston MartinThe first electric car in Aston Martin’s 104-year history will be the RapidE. Only 155 examples of the electric saloon will be built and first customers will take delivery in 2019. To get a taste of how an electric Aston feels and sounds, Auto Express has been given closer look at the brand’s RapidE concept car.
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• Performance proliferation: BMW plans to build 26 M models

  08-12-2017 16:10
  
  Filed under:BMW,Luxury,PerformanceThat includes both M and M Performance models.Continue reading Performance proliferation: BMW plans to build 26 M models Performance proliferation: BMW plans to build 26 M models originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Air Purification Systems Market Growth Boosted by the Growing Automotive Market | Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  08-12-2017 16:04 via businesswire.com
  Air Purification Systems Market Growth Boosted by the Growing Automotive Market | Technavio
  Business Wire (press release)
  Technavio has published a new market research report on the global air purification systems market 2017-2021 under their heavy industry library. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new market research report on the global air ...and more »
  
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• Game on as Formula One fields teams for virtual eSports competition

  08-12-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Toys/Games,McLaren,Nissan,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Future,RacingContinue reading Game on as Formula One fields teams for virtual eSports competition Game on as Formula One fields teams for virtual eSports competition originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM adds commerce platform for in-car purchases

  08-12-2017 15:43
  General Motors customers will be able to order and pay for their morning coffee by tapping their in-vehicle touchscreen via a new commerce platform that will allow a range of on-demand reservations and purchases from inside the car.
  
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• VW halts European van deliveries amid diesel emissions 'uncertainties'

  08-12-2017 15:35
  
  Echo of 'dieselgate' comes after magazine reports on the latest problem.Continue reading VW halts European van deliveries amid diesel emissions 'uncertainties' VW halts European van deliveries amid diesel emissions 'uncertainties' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Dec 2017 09:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Haartz Minth (Ningbo) Automotive Ltd. Begins Production in China - PR Newswire (press release)

  08-12-2017 15:20 via prnewswire.com
  Haartz Minth (Ningbo) Automotive Ltd. Begins Production in China
  PR Newswire (press release)
  ACTON, Mass., Dec. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Haartz Minth (Ningbo) Automotive Ltd., announced the grand opening of its new facility in Chunxiao, part of the Beilun district of Ningbo in China. As the initial investment of a strategic partnership ...and more »
  
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• Hyundai expands car-sharing with Korean start-up

  08-12-2017 14:24
  Hyundai Motor is planning to expand its car-sharing activity through a deepening of its collaboration with Korean ride-share start-up Luxi.
  
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• Renault introduces new turbocharged 1.3-litre petrol engine

  08-12-2017 13:50
  
  Dan Smith2017-12-08 12:45
  New turbocharged direct injection petrol four-cylinder goes on sale across Europe in January with a UK introduction planned for late 2018Renault has introduced a new turbocharged 1.3-litre petrol engine destined for the Scenic and Grand Scenic MPVs, with three different power outputs available.
  The new unit has been developed in partnership with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and Daimler, and is on sale now in those two models in Europe, while the fresh engine w
  
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• Land Rover Defender mini-me planned - the week

  08-12-2017 13:46
  A story about an upcoming new model for a much loved brand drew a lot of readership this week. Such interest in the Home Team (just up the road from us) was no surprise, of course.
  
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• Nissan Micra Acenta 1.0 petrol 2017 review

  08-12-2017 13:44
  
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  Image 1 of 8 8 Dec, 2017 2:45pmJohn McIlroy
  We drive the entry level 1.0-litre petrol version of the Nissan Micra in Acenta trim to see if it's the pick of the rangeThe Nissan Micra made its name by offering affordable quality; a reliable, well-made supermini that was cheap to run. It has been nudged slightly upmarket with this latest generation, but you can still get back to its roots with the entry-level version, powered by a normally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine. 
  
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• New McLaren Senna is extreme 789bhp track-focused hypercar

  08-12-2017 13:07
  
  Lawrence Allan2017-12-10 00:01
  The McLaren Senna is the successor to the P1, borrowing its name from the legendary Formula 1 racer McLaren has pulled the covers off the second Ultimate Series model; a lightweight, track-focused hypercar called the Senna. With extreme, aero-optimised bodywork, a stripped-back cabin and a 789bhp twin-turbo V8, it’s said to give “the most intense circuit experience of any road McLaren”. 
  Named after three-time Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton
  
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• Canadian ambassador to U.S. hopeful for NAFTA deal by March

  08-12-2017 12:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canada's ambassador to the U.S. said he thinks reaching a March target to revamp NAFTA is still possible.
  
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• Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport announced for UK

  08-12-2017 12:16
  
  Dan Smith2017-12-08 11:30
  Exclusive Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport is limited to 300 models, and comes with a red roof, 17-inch wheels and new leather trimMazda has announced a limited edition version of its MX-5 roadster called the Z-Sport. It’s based on the 2.0-litre Sport Nav model and just 300 will be built – each with a price tag of £25,595. 
  That means the Z-Sport costs £1,400 more than the Sport Nav car, but a series of cosmetic upgrades will ensure its exclusivity. The C
  
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• Volkswagen goes after Qashqai with Bamtastic T-Roc

  08-12-2017 12:11
  Volkswagen has at long last entered Europe's C-crossover segment, with a rival for the Qashqai. The T-Roc is strong on driving dynamics and, from certain angles, looks. One major surprise however, is an interior with plastics which will disappoint anyone who owns a Golf or Polo. Is this the first new vehicle to suffer from the company's post-emissions scandal cost cutting?
  
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• Endeavour Automotive plans Hyundai developments in Watford - AM-online

  08-12-2017 11:46 via am-online.com
  Endeavour Automotive plans Hyundai developments in Watford
  AM-online
  The Edgware-based retail group, which operates four Hyundai and six Volvo dealerships across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and London will relocate its existing Watford facilities to two units at the newly-developed Trade City in industrial ...
  
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• “It’s clear that this was – and still is – the year of Britain”

  08-12-2017 11:43
  
  Mike Rutherford2017-12-09 17:00
  Mike Rutherford mulls over the recent changes to the UK motor industry and thinks that the future looks bright As the end of a 2017 beckons, it’s clear that this was – and still is – the year of Britain, Brits and Brit cars. The UK punched above its weight yet again. And even in the face of unprecedented political hostility towards the motor industry, Britain retained its colossal array of manufacturers. Not bad for a tiny place that&rs
  
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• Renault/Ferrovial to start Zity car-sharing service in Madrid

  08-12-2017 11:35
  Renault and Ferrovial will start providing 500 all-electric Zoe vehicles in Madrid this month through the Zity car sharing scheme using smartphone applications.
  
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• Nissan to introduce car-sharing service in Japan

  08-12-2017 11:31
  As part of its Intelligent Mobility, Nissan will introduce a car sharing service in Japan enabling users to experience the company's advanced technologies in vehicle electrification and intelligence.
  
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• Lada Russia sales surge 14.3% in November

  08-12-2017 11:29
  Lada has posted November sales up 14% to 29,163 units, with 11-month figures showing 279,008 registrations, up 17%.
  
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• JLR global sales up 10% in November 2017

  08-12-2017 11:29
  Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover sold 52,332 vehicles in November, up 10% year on year, driven by strong sales of Land Rover models.
  
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• ZF CEO quits suddenly "by consensus"

  08-12-2017 11:26
  ZF CEO, Stefan Sommer has stepped down with immediate effect with no reason for the sudden rupture given by the German supplier.
  
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• Hyundai unions to step up strike action

  08-12-2017 10:46
  Hyundai Motor's labour unions are stepping up strike action follow their failure to reach an agreement with management over renumeration, according to local reports.
  
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• Automotive supplier supported to accelerate growth plans - The Business Desk

  08-12-2017 09:18 via thebusinessdesk.com
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  Automotive supplier supported to accelerate growth plans
  The Business Desk
  An automotive engineering company which designs and manufactures parts for luxury car makers, is investing £200,000 in its growth after receiving assistance. Coventry-based MarchantCain has plans to expand its team from 16 to 50 over the next four ...
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• Anheuser-Busch orders 40 Tesla electric semis UPDATE: Sysco orders 50

  08-12-2017 01:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Emissions,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Truck,Autonomous,Commercial Vehicles,ElectricIt's one of the biggest reservations for the Tesla truck so far.Continue reading Anheuser-Busch orders 40 Tesla electric semis UPDATE: Sysco orders 50 Anheuser-Busch orders 40 Tesla electric semis UPDATE: Sysco orders 50 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email t
  
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• Anheuser-Busch orders 40 Tesla electric semis

  08-12-2017 01:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Emissions,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Truck,Autonomous,Commercial Vehicles,ElectricIt's one of the biggest reservations for the Tesla truck so far.Continue reading Anheuser-Busch orders 40 Tesla electric semis Anheuser-Busch orders 40 Tesla electric semis originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Oregon admits violating rights of man fined for using math

  08-12-2017 00:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car NewsThat isn't enough for Mats Järlström.Continue reading Oregon admits violating rights of man fined for using math Oregon admits violating rights of man fined for using math originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Dec 2017 18:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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