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• Can newly updated Lexus CT 200h still compete?

  12-12-2017 23:24
  Sometimes, Toyota Motor Corporation does curious things. The new Lexus LC and LS are clearly money no object designs. Why then has it chosen to extend the life of the seven-year old CT 200h with another facelift, when the car was, to be polite, not exactly state of the art?
  
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• ANALYSIS - Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini future vehicles

  12-12-2017 23:22
  After reviewing Volkswagen, Skoda and SEAT, and with Audi and Porsche still to come, just-auto's series on the future models of the Volkswagen Group now turns to the three smallest volume luxury brands.
  
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• Aptiv preps new tech center in Boston

  12-12-2017 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aptiv, formerly Delphi Automotive, will open a technology center in Boston next year to expand engineering efforts and advance autonomous-vehicle programs.
  
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• Ferrari 488 GTO possibly revealed in new spy shots

  12-12-2017 21:15
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Spy Photos,Ferrari,Coupe,PerformanceThis could also be the rumored Ferrari Dino.Continue reading Ferrari 488 GTO possibly revealed in new spy shots Ferrari 488 GTO possibly revealed in new spy shots originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW Jetta gets new look, platform in quest to win sedan shoppers

  12-12-2017 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW believes that much-improved driving dynamics, more technology and a more fuel-efficient gasoline powertrain in a redesigned Jetta that is moving onto the brand's global MQB platform will draw sedan customers to U.S. showrooms.
  
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• Inside Faraday Future's money mess

  12-12-2017 20:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Read This,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Electric,FutureThis article from The Verge lifts the veil on Faraday Future.Continue reading Inside Faraday Future's money mess Inside Faraday Future's money mess originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi CEO drops plan to sell motorcycle brand Ducati

  12-12-2017 19:45
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Audi,Motorcycle,PerformanceThe company has recovered from the diesel scandal well enough that selling the Italian motorcycle brand can be taken off the table.Continue reading Audi CEO drops plan to sell motorcycle brand Ducati Audi CEO drops plan to sell motorcycle brand Ducati originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari plans production boost as supercar sales jump, report says

  12-12-2017 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ferrari plans to boost production by doubling assembly shifts to two a day in 2018 as deliveries are on pace to reach its 9,000-vehicle target a year earlier than scheduled, a source told Bloomberg.
  
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• Automotive Industry Updates its Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability in the Supply Chain - GlobeNewswire (press release)

  12-12-2017 19:08 via globenewswire.com
  Automotive Industry Updates its Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability in the Supply Chain
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  SOUTHFIELD, Mich. and BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Drive Sustainability today announced an updated version of the “Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability ...and more »
  
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• Nautilus - does this engine change everything? - just-auto.com

  12-12-2017 19:01 via just-auto.com
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  Nautilus - does this engine change everything?
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  If you consider the above headline as press hyperbole maybe laying out the bare facts of the KPIs* of an homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine under development by Nautilus Engineering LLC of Wichita, Kansas will help justify the hype ...
  
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• Toshiba Introduces New Bluetooth Low Energy IC for Automotive Applications - Business Wire (press release)

  12-12-2017 19:00 via businesswire.com
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  Toshiba Introduces New Bluetooth Low Energy IC for Automotive Applications
  Business Wire (press release)
  Toshiba's new TC35679IFTG is highly extendable and designed for use in harsh automotive environments and extended temperature ranges. A mixed-signal device, the TC35679IFTG contains both analog RF and baseband digital parts. (Graphic: Business Wire ...and more »
  
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• Automakers question Calif. zero-emission mandate as feds reassess mpg rules

  12-12-2017 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers are again challenging California's zero-emission vehicle mandate, saying it undermines the goal of a single national standard for fuel economy.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1971 Ford Pinto Coupe

  12-12-2017 18:31
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Ford,Coupe,Hatchback,ClassicsHere's an extremely rare '71 model, spotted in a California self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1971 Ford Pinto Coupe Junkyard Gem: 1971 Ford Pinto Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 12:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Key Insights on the Automotive Digital Instrument Cluster Market | Technavio - Business Wire (press release)

  12-12-2017 18:23 via businesswire.com
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  Key Insights on the Automotive Digital Instrument Cluster Market | Technavio
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  Technavio has published a new market research report on the global automotive digital instrument cluster market 2017-2021 under their automotive library. (Graphic: Business Wire). Technavio has published a new market research report on the global ...
  Styrene Butadiene Rubber Market – Demand From Automotive Industry to Boost Growth | TechnavioNB Herardall 8 news articles
  
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• ACE – the partnership that changes mobility? - Automotive World (press release)

  12-12-2017 18:10 via automotiveworld.com
  ACE – the partnership that changes mobility?
  Automotive World (press release)
  'Change unprecedented' faces the global auto industry as OEMs become ACE - automated, connected and electrified. By Brett Smith, Assistant Director at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). Vehicle technology trends usually happen very slowly and ...
  
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• PepsiCo makes biggest public pre-order of Tesla Semis - report

  12-12-2017 18:04
  PepsiCo has reserved 100 of Tesla's new electric Semi trucks, the largest-known order of the big rig, as it seeks to reduce fuel costs and fleet emissions, a company executive told Reuters.
  
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• Penske buys more U.K. used-only stores

  12-12-2017 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Penske Automotive Group will buy The Car People, a used-only retailer in the UK, nearly doubling its used-only operations in that market.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Future EVs and SUVs will transform SEAT

  12-12-2017 17:44
  This year, SEAT has finally pleased its paymasters in Wolfsburg. The company might not yet be exactly awash with cash, but the black ink is at last flowing. The Volkswagen Group's belief that its Spanish outpost could be turned around saw the Germans injecting much cash and goodwill into SEAT. Crucially, it was put to good use in the form of adding SUVs. More models are on the way.
  
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• Matching Porsche 918 Spyder and 911 R going up for auction

  12-12-2017 17:30
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Auctions,Convertible,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsThe 911 R was first offered to 918 Spyder owners.Continue reading Matching Porsche 918 Spyder and 911 R going up for auction Matching Porsche 918 Spyder and 911 R going up for auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Acumen Automotive Logistics buys J&A Transporters - Motor Transport (blog)

  12-12-2017 17:22 via motortransport.co.uk
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  Acumen Automotive Logistics buys J&A Transporters
  Motor Transport (blog)
  Acumen Automotive Logistics has expanded its operation with the acquisition of J&A Transporters. The acquired Somerset-based business specialises in used vehicle movements for auction houses, direct contracts with dealerships for new cars and vehicle ...and more »
  
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• 2018 Ford Expedition: A beast gets tamed

  12-12-2017 17:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford's Expedition, an SUV family hauler, has undergone a long overdue redesign for the 2018 model year. The latest Expedition features a new aluminum body, a 10-speed transmission and a host of technology features. It's powered by the same 3.
  
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• First-built 1931 Bugatti Type 55 could fetch $5 million at auction

  12-12-2017 17:10
  
  Filed under:Bugatti,Auctions,Automotive History,Coupe,Classics,Luxury,PerformanceIt's one of the most rare and coveted prewar sports cars.Continue reading First-built 1931 Bugatti Type 55 could fetch $5 million at auction First-built 1931 Bugatti Type 55 could fetch $5 million at auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Jeep Wrangler 2018 review

  12-12-2017 17:08
  
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  Image 1 of 16 13 Dec, 2017 5:00amAaron Gold
  Is the new Jeep Wrangler the ultimate rugged 4x4? We head to Arizona to find out...In America, Jeep enthusiasts have been fretting that the new Wrangler would be a Fiat-fettled shadow of its former self. However, after driving the US-spec Wrangler in Arizona, we can assure both American and British fans that they have nothing to fear.
  The new Wrangler once again offers uncompromising off-road ability that comes at
  
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• Joel Gibson Joins Swift Navigation Executive Team as Vice President of Automotive - Marketwired (press release)

  12-12-2017 17:04 via marketwired.com
  Joel Gibson Joins Swift Navigation Executive Team as Vice President of Automotive
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  SAN FRANCISCO, CA and DETROIT, MI--(Marketwired - December 12, 2017) - Swift Navigation, a San Francisco-based tech firm building centimeter-accurate GPS technology to power a world of autonomous vehicles, today announced a new executive hire to ...and more »
  
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• New Audi RS 4 2018 review

  12-12-2017 16:57
  
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  Image 1 of 61 12 Dec, 2017 4:15pmLawrence Allan
  The latest Audi RS 4 has been downsized from a V8 to a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6, but it's faster than ever beforePerformance estates have been the Holy Grail for car enthusiasts for some time now. With an immense breadth of abilities hidden behind a subtle, practical body, it’s not difficult to see the appeal of a fast load-lugger.
  Audi has been a dominant force in this segment for two decades now, and the latest RS 4 Avant aims
  
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• Tesla Model S shooting brake design images revealed

  12-12-2017 16:50
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Green,Tesla,Hatchback,Wagon,Electric,LuxuryA design-forward conversion of a design-forward electric car.Continue reading Tesla Model S shooting brake design images revealed Tesla Model S shooting brake design images revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoliv to spin-off Electronics segment in Q3 next year

  12-12-2017 16:42
  Autoliv says it will prepare for a spin-off of its Electronics business segment, creating a new, independent publicly traded company during the third quarter of next year.
  
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• BlackBerry-Qualcomm Partnership to Tap Automotive Market - Nasdaq

  12-12-2017 16:37 via nasdaq.com
  BlackBerry-Qualcomm Partnership to Tap Automotive Market
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  BlackBerry LimitedBB and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM , have announced to collaborate and develop groundbreaking automotive platforms for next-generation connected vehicles. Per the deal, a select few hardware ...and more »
  
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• Uber charges rider over $14,000 for ride across Toronto

  12-12-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Transportation AlternativesYou could buy a car for that price.Continue reading Uber charges rider over $14,000 for ride across Toronto Uber charges rider over $14,000 for ride across Toronto originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Holden Special Vehicles rings in new era with Holden Colorado SportsCat by HSV

  12-12-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Holden,Australia,Truck,Diesel,Off-Road,PerformanceHolden and Holden Special Vehicles begin a new partnership and a new era with the Holden Colorado SportsCat by HSV, a Colorado with mechanical and cosmetic upgrades.Continue reading Holden Special Vehicles rings in new era with Holden Colorado SportsCat by HSV Holden Special Vehicles rings in new era with Holden Colorado SportsCat by HSV originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of f
  
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• Denso claims world's largest HUD fitted to Lexus LS - just-auto.com

  12-12-2017 15:47 via just-auto.com
  Denso claims world's largest HUD fitted to Lexus LS
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  Denso says it has developed a thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid-crystal head-up display (HUD) that is the world's largest automotive head-up display with a near 24-inch projection. The product is available to the market now and will be featured on the ...and more »
  
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• Denso claims world's largest HUD fitted to Lexus LS

  12-12-2017 15:37
  Denso says it has developed a thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid-crystal head-up display (HUD) that is the world's largest automotive head-up display with a near 24-inch projection. The product is available to the market now and will be featured on the 2018 Lexus LS.
  
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• Uber poised to hire media agency, report says

  12-12-2017 15:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  MediaCom is poised to win media duties for Uber in North America, people with knowledge of the matter told Advertising Age.
  
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• KBA orders VW Touareg diesel recall over emissions cheating

  12-12-2017 15:19
  Germany's KBA automotive watchdog reportedly has announced a recall of top SUVs with three litre diesel engines after detecting two illicit emissions control devices in the models.
  
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• Synopsys Announces New Release of LucidDrive Software for Automotive Night-Driving Simulations - PR Newswire (press release)

  12-12-2017 15:07 via prnewswire.com
  Synopsys Announces New Release of LucidDrive Software for Automotive Night-Driving Simulations
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  MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced the latest release of its LucidDrive software product, which allows designers to simulate the performance of automotive headlamps when driving at night ...and more »
  
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• 2018 Honda Accord Video Review | 'Handsome, well-rounded and still really fun to drive'

  12-12-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Honda,First Drives,SedanNo V6, but there's still a manual.Continue reading 2018 Honda Accord Video Review | 'Handsome, well-rounded and still really fun to drive' 2018 Honda Accord Video Review | 'Handsome, well-rounded and still really fun to drive' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen strengthens its rules to ensure sustainable, socially compatible raw material procurement

  12-12-2017 14:56
  The Volkswagen Group said it was currently talking with suppliers to determine how the sustainability of the supply chain, especially for raw materials used in electric vehicles, can be improved.
  
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• Major Morocco OEM/supplier deal to create 11500 new jobs - just-auto.com

  12-12-2017 14:56 via just-auto.com
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  Major Morocco OEM/supplier deal to create 11500 new jobs
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  Morocco has inked a huge raft of automotive deals with international OEMS and suppliers worth around US$1.5bn and creating more than 11,500 jobs. The major announcement – presided over by King Mohammed VI in Casablanca – is further proof of the ...
  Morocco signs 26 automotive deals worth $1.45bnBusiness Dayall 11 news articles »
  
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• Major Morocco OEM/supplier deal to create 11,500 new jobs

  12-12-2017 14:42
  Morocco has inked a huge raft of automotive deals with international OEMS and suppliers worth around US$1.5bn and creating more than 11,500 jobs.
  
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• Xactly Customer Cox Automotive Wins Ventana Research Digital ... - Business Wire (press release)

  12-12-2017 14:30 via businesswire.com
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  Xactly Customer Cox Automotive Wins Ventana Research Digital ...
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  Cox Automotive has been named the winner in the Sales category of the 2017 Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards for their use of Xactly.and more »
  
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• Global Automotive Smart Seating Systems Market Revenue to Expand at CAGR of 9.3% Over Next Ten Years ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  12-12-2017 14:16 via prnewswire.com
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  Global Automotive Smart Seating Systems Market Revenue to Expand at CAGR of 9.3% Over Next Ten Years ...
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  MarketResearch.biz announces publication of its recently generated research report titled, "Global Automotive Smart Seating Systems Market By End-Users (Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Aftermarket) Car Type (LCVs, Luxury Cars, HCVs) By Region ...
  Automotive Interior Components Market with Focus on Growth Analysis, Opportunities, Competitive L
  
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• Pepsi makes biggest public pre-order of Tesla Semis: 100 trucks

  12-12-2017 14:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Emissions,Green Automakers,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,ElectricMore than a dozen companies have ordered so far.Continue reading Pepsi makes biggest public pre-order of Tesla Semis: 100 trucks Pepsi makes biggest public pre-order of Tesla Semis: 100 trucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CarStory Announces Breakthrough Automotive Search Technology - Business Wire (press release)

  12-12-2017 14:00 via businesswire.com
  CarStory Announces Breakthrough Automotive Search Technology
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  AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CarStory, the automotive AI platform from Vast, today announced the launch of CarStory MicroDB, a new a patent-pending search and compression technology that improves automotive searches by over 40x. Speed is everything ...and more »
  
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• Interstate Batteries, North America's No. 1 Automotive Battery Brand, Launches Exclusive Partnership with Advance ... - Markets Insider

  12-12-2017 13:51 via markets.businessinsider.com
  Interstate Batteries, North America's No. 1 Automotive Battery Brand, Launches Exclusive Partnership with Advance ...
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  Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP) and Interstate Batteries announce a strategic partnership to better serve the changing needs of the automotive aftermarket with premium quality products, expanded availability and enhanced customer service ...and more »
  
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• Kia Stinger base trim is for people who hate colors

  12-12-2017 13:30
  
  Filed under:Kia,Car Buying,Hatchback,Sedan,PerformanceYou've got to pay for something that isn't a shade of gray.Continue reading Kia Stinger base trim is for people who hate colors Kia Stinger base trim is for people who hate colors originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2017 07:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 100 Tesla Semi trucks preordered by PepsiCo

  12-12-2017 13:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  PepsiCo has reserved 100 of Tesla's new electric Semi trucks, the largest-known order of the big rig, as the maker of Mountain Dew soda and Doritos chips seeks to reduce fuel costs and fleet emissions.
  
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• Audi drops Ducati sale plan

  12-12-2017 13:16
  Audi chief executive Rupert Stadler reportedly has said the automaker dropped plans to sell Italian motorcycle brand Ducati.
  
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• Penske Automotive Group (PAG) to Acquire The Car People - StreetInsider.com

  12-12-2017 13:01 via streetinsider.com
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  Penske Automotive Group (PAG) to Acquire The Car People
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  Get instant alerts when news breaks on your stocks. Claim your 2-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. Penske Automotive Group (NYSE: PAG), an international transportation services provider, announced today that it has signed an agreement to ...
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• Volkswagen deliveries reach all time record in November

  12-12-2017 12:42
  The Volkswagen brand said it delivered more vehicles worldwide in November than ever before in a single month: 594,300 units.
  
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• New Mercedes G-Class interior revealed

  12-12-2017 12:39
  
  Jonathan Burn2017-12-12 23:01
  Iconic Mercedes G-Class will be replaced in 2018, and we’ve been given our first official look at the new car’s cabinMercedes has begun drip-feeding details of its new G-Class SUV, which is due on sale in 2018. Following a selection of eye-opening spy pictures, this is our first official look at the car’s cabin ahead of its Detroit Motor Show unveil in January.
  Existing largely unchanged since 1979, the G-Wagen has been brought into
  
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