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• 2018 Mazda Miata adds a cherry on top

  20-12-2017 22:20
  
  Filed under:Mazda,United States,Convertible,PerformanceThe first 2018 models will arrive at dealers in December.Continue reading 2018 Mazda Miata adds a cherry on top 2018 Mazda Miata adds a cherry on top originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Gestamp elevates CFO Pena to CEO

  20-12-2017 22:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Spanish metal parts supplier Gestamp Automocion said it named Francisco Lopez Pena as CEO.
  
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• One of Hitler's Mercedes parade cars is going for auction

  20-12-2017 21:40
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Auctions,Convertible,Classics,MilitaryIt would certainly be a conversation piece.Continue reading One of Hitler's Mercedes parade cars is going for auction One of Hitler's Mercedes parade cars is going for auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How the Autoblog staff would configure a 2018 Jeep Wrangler

  20-12-2017 20:50
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Auctions,Convertible,Classics,MilitaryThe 2018 Jeep Wrangler configurator has surfaced, so we at Autoblog took some time to play with it and share what our perfect Wranglers would be.Continue reading How the Autoblog staff would configure a 2018 Jeep Wrangler How the Autoblog staff would configure a 2018 Jeep Wrangler originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 14:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• UAW identifies, parts ways with workers identified in training center scandal

  20-12-2017 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  The UAW terminated several union officials for ties to the alleged misuse of millions of dollars in training funds. UAW President Dennis Williams said the union "let go" of the unnamed individuals.
  
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• Now’s your chance to pick up an almost-finished Tesla Model S stretch limo

  20-12-2017 19:35
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Green,Tesla,Auctions,Technology,Hatchback,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryBidding has so far fallen well short of conversion costs.Continue reading Now’s your chance to pick up an almost-finished Tesla Model S stretch limo Now’s your chance to pick up an almost-finished Tesla Model S stretch limo originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 13:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota's venture capital company recruits Detroit official

  20-12-2017 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota has recruited Detroit city official Jill Ford as principal of the corporate venture capital subsidiary Toyota AI Ventures in Silicon Valley.
  
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• 2018 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Drivers' Notes | Chrome cowboy

  20-12-2017 19:00
  
  Filed under:GMC,Quick Spins,TruckLots of tinsel on this tree.Continue reading 2018 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Drivers' Notes | Chrome cowboy 2018 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Drivers' Notes | Chrome cowboy originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Brexit and diesel concerns drive UK car production down 4.6 per cent

  20-12-2017 18:51
  
  Hugo Griffiths2017-12-21 00:01
  November figures show UK car production fell by 4.6 per cent last month compared to 2016, but exports rose 1.3 per centUK car factories produced 4.6 per cent fewer vehicles in November this year compared to 2016, new figures have revealed.Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows 161,490 cars were made in the UK in November 2017, down from 169,247 in the same month last year.• Best-selling cars of 2017
  Of the UK-built cars manufactu
  
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• Musk misfires Twitter message with cell number to Oculus CTO

  20-12-2017 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk gave his 16.7 million Twitter followers what he meant to send to the chief technology officer of virtual-reality company Oculus: his phone number.
  
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• Long-term test review: Mazda CX-5

  20-12-2017 18:25
  
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  Image 1 of 16 20 Dec, 2017 5:15pmOtis Clay
  First report: the arrival of the Mazda CX-5 SUV has injected some Japanese flair into our test fleetMileage: 5,277
  Economy: 41.1mpg
  When I found out that the latest family SUV to join our test fleet would be the Mazda CX-5, I couldn’t help but think of all my favourite things about the country it comes from.
  From clothing to cuisine to comics, there’s so much to love about Japanese products. I’m always happy with a bento
  
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• 2018 Buick Regal Sportback First Drive Review | Eyes wide shut

  20-12-2017 18:01
  
  Filed under:Buick,First Drives,Hatchback,Sedan,PerformanceThe 2018 Buick Regal Sportback is a serious driver's-car contender that can compete against our favorites.Continue reading 2018 Buick Regal Sportback First Drive Review | Eyes wide shut 2018 Buick Regal Sportback First Drive Review | Eyes wide shut originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM plant in Oshawa won't produce redesigned 2019 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado

  20-12-2017 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM Canada will indeed assemble the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado at its Oshawa plant, but they won't be the redesigned 2019 models.
  
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• UAW President Dennis Williams rips tax-cut bill, Ford’s Mexico plans

  20-12-2017 17:20
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Read This,Ford,Autonomous,ElectricThe labor boss says the GOP tax bill "gives corporations an incentive to outsource" and says the U.S. badly needs jobs and tech.Continue reading UAW President Dennis Williams rips tax-cut bill, Ford’s Mexico plans UAW President Dennis Williams rips tax-cut bill, Ford’s Mexico plans originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 11:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&
  
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• Volkswagen T-Roc design secrets revealed (sponsored)

  20-12-2017 17:08
  
  Richard Ingram2017-12-21 10:55
  'An in-depth look at the T-Roc and and an exclusive Q&A with the lead designer'The new Volkswagen T-Roc has been designed to appeal to a wide-ranging and far-reaching audience. It’s a car that mixes the style of a sports car with the practicality of an SUV – mated to all the latest technology and fuel-efficient engines.
  Speaking from Volkswagen’s Frankfurt Motor Show stand, Marco Pavone, head of exterior design at the company, talked through h
  
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• Alfa’s new large SUV to spearhead electrification plans

  20-12-2017 16:54
  
  Jonathan Burn2017-12-28 08:00
  New flagship Alfa Romeo SUV featuring a 400bhp mild hybrid powertrain on its way to sit above the Stelvio and rival the Audi Q7Alfa Romeo bosses have confirmed a new large SUV will spearhead a trio of new models from the Italian brand and it will be the first to usher-in electrified powertrains, Auto Express can reveal.Based on the same architecture as the Stelvio SUV, development of the new flagship SUV model is already under way. It will be the largest vehicle Alf
  
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• New Alfa 4C sports car and Giulietta hatchback in the pipeline

  20-12-2017 16:48
  
  Jonathan Burn2017-12-30 08:00
  Alfa is weighing-up a complete rethink for the 4C sports car, while new Giulietta hatchback replacement is also on the way Alfa Romeo bosses have revealed plans are in place for a new VW Golf rival and replacement for the 4C coupe, two cars that will help complete Alfa Romeo’s new generation of products.The Italian brand is tackling segments that have the biggest global appeal and largest profit margins first; a new Audi Q7 rival will be the next new model for
  
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• Uber is a taxi service, EU court says in landmark ruling

  20-12-2017 16:40
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Europe,Smartphone,Technology,Commercial VehiclesUber had argued that it was merely an app.Continue reading Uber is a taxi service, EU court says in landmark ruling Uber is a taxi service, EU court says in landmark ruling originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi recalls 330,000 cars in Germany on possible electrical problem

  20-12-2017 16:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi said it was recalling 330,000 cars in Germany due to possible problems with electrical connections for the auxiliary heater that could cause fires.
  
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• 2018 GMC Canyon Denali isn't worth the money

  20-12-2017 16:15
  
  Filed under:GMC,Car Buying,Truck,LuxuryAll the Denali trim gets you is a name and a bit of flash.Continue reading 2018 GMC Canyon Denali isn't worth the money 2018 GMC Canyon Denali isn't worth the money originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 VW Tiguan and Atlas in Yellowstone National Park

  20-12-2017 16:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Volkswagen,New Car Reviews,Crossover,SUV,Original VideoThere are very few things in this word that I enjoy more than a road trip through the mountains, so I didn't hesitate when Volkswagen invited us to take their newest SUVs, the Tiguan and Atlas, on a road trip through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park.Continue reading 2018 VW Tiguan and Atlas in Yellowstone National Park 2018 VW Tiguan and Atlas in Yellowstone National Park originally appeared on Autoblog on We
  
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• Subaru investigates possible mileage data cheating, shares drop

  20-12-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Hatchback,Sedan,WagonFalsification may have happened on sample vehicles in JDM final checks.Continue reading Subaru investigates possible mileage data cheating, shares drop Subaru investigates possible mileage data cheating, shares drop originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Emergency facelifts: 10 cars that got dramatic midcycle redesigns

  20-12-2017 14:00
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Hatchback,Sedan,WagonWe list 10 cars in recent memory that got major midcycle redesigns to correct unpopular styling, including the 2019 Jeep Cherokee.Continue reading Emergency facelifts: 10 cars that got dramatic midcycle redesigns Emergency facelifts: 10 cars that got dramatic midcycle redesigns originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EU court rules Uber a transport service

  20-12-2017 13:07
  
  Hugo Griffiths2017-12-20 12:05
  Judgement can’t be appealed and could bring tougher regulation, but Uber says it won’t be affectedUber has been deemed a ‘transport service’ by the European Court of Justice and not, as it previously argued, a digital service – a move that could have big implications for the way the company operates.
  The ride hailing company has previously argued it merely provides a digital service to connect passengers and drivers and so is not, in t
  
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• Denso invests in ride-share software provider

  20-12-2017 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japanese supplier Denso has taken a position in Ridecell, a third-party producer of ride-sharing platforms. The companies did not reveal the amount of Denso's investment.
  
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• ‘Headlines of Saab’s return highlight an alarming trend’

  20-12-2017 12:36
  
  Graham Hope2017-12-20 16:00
  Like so much else in 2017, the suggestion that Saab is set to return is misleading, says Graham Hope’Tis the season of goodwill and only the most hard-hearted among you will fail to raise a flicker of interest at the news Saab’s 9-3 has been reborn as an all-electric model being built in Tianjin, China under the NEVS brand.
  There are plenty of Saab aficionados still around, and any story that conjures up even the faintest of hopes that their much missed fa
  
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• Ford Focus RS goes festive with new Red Edition

  20-12-2017 12:32
  
  James Brodie2017-12-20 11:32
  New limited edition Race Red Focus RS on sale in the UK now, with just 300 units availableFord has revealed a new limited edition Focus RS, boasting a unique colour scheme and complete with the Quaife limited-slip-differential found on the Focus RS Edition model.
  Called the Focus RS Red Edition, unsurprisingly, it comes with a new Race Red paint hue on the bodywork. It’s a colour option that has been available in the United States for a few months now, but has
  
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• Unite union signs new "landmark" agreement with Nissan in Sunderland

  20-12-2017 12:15
  Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unite, the UK's largest union, signed a new landmark agreement on behalf of the union's members at Nissan's car plant in Sunderland this week.
  
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• Average new car CO2 emissions increase for first time in 14 years

  20-12-2017 11:48
  
  Dominic Tobin2017-12-21 00:01
  Shift away from diesel likely cause of rise in average new car CO2 emissionsNew car carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have risen for the first time in 14 years, an increase industry chiefs say is likely due to buyers turning their backs on diesel cars.
  Department for Transport figures uncovered by Auto Express’ sister site BuyaCar.co.uk show average new car CO2 emissions were 121.1g/km over the first ten months of 2017 and are on course to exceed the 120.3g/km re
  
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• Continental and Huawei work with partner on connectivity

  20-12-2017 11:46
  Continental and Huawei have been working with a wireless communication technology called the Cellular Vehicle to Everything, or C-V2X, for autonomous drive applications.
  
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• Stylish new Volvo V40 to take aim at VW Golf

  20-12-2017 11:27
  
  John McIlroy2017-12-23 08:00
  Exclusive images preview the all-new hi-tech hatchback, which will feature electric drivetrain optionsVolvo will follow up its successful XC SUV range with an all-new V40 to rival the Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series – and it’ll challenge its German rivals by offering not only a plug-in hybrid version but also a pure-electric edition.
  The XC40 is the first of the Swedish brand’s cars to be launched on its all-new platform architecture, call
  
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• CES - Continental on connectivity, Alexa and a speakerless sound system

  20-12-2017 11:20
  Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with automotive suppliers exhibiting at CES, we spoke to Dr Karsten Michels, head of Interior Systems & Technology, division Interior, Continental to learn more about the company's showcase.
  
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• VW extends scrappage program for old diesels in Germany

  20-12-2017 10:39
  Volkswagen has extended its scrappage incentive program in Germany up to the end of March 2018.
  
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• Q&A on automated driving with Toyota

  20-12-2017 10:35
  At Toyota's recent Advanced Technology Seminar in its R&D Centre in Zaventem, Belgium, the company explained its global vision towards ZERO accidents. In a unique double interview, Seigo Kuzumaki, TMC chief professional engineer in charge of safety R&D and government affairs of technology, and Gill Pratt, CEO of the Toyota Research Institute, detail the automaker's approach with respect to automated driving, a topic that is increasingly taking centre stage in the automotive industry
  
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• Q&A on accident reduction with Toyota

  20-12-2017 10:35
  At Toyota's recent Advanced Technology Seminar in its R&D Centre in Zaventem, Belgium, the company explained its global vision towards ZERO accidents. In a unique double interview, Seigo Kuzumaki, TMC chief professional engineer in charge of safety R&D and government affairs of technology, and Gill Pratt, CEO of the Toyota Research Institute, detail the automaker's approach with respect to automated driving, a topic that is increasingly taking centre stage in the automotive industry
  
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• Michelin North America appoints new leaders

  20-12-2017 10:33
  Michelin Group has named Scott Clark as the next chairman and president of its North America operations, effective 1 January, while Joanie Martin has been announced as chief administrative officer, a newly created role in the company.
  
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• Magna realigns management structure along product lines

  20-12-2017 10:32
  Magna is realigning its management structure along product lines to enhance synergies across groups.
  
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• BMW/Solid Power to develop solid-state batteries for EV applications

  20-12-2017 10:29
  Solid Power, a leading developer of solid-state rechargeable batteries, has announced a partnership with the BMW Group.
  
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• BMW Spartanburg plant rolls off first X7 pre-production model

  20-12-2017 10:28
  Production of the first pre-production models of the new BMW X7 Sports Activity Vehicle has commenced at the BMW Group Spartanburg plant, US. 
  
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• Kia's 'Gift' takes top viral video spot

  20-12-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kia's Christmas tear-jerker, "The Gift," featuring a cute, ignored and seemingly sad dog, debuts in the No. 1 spot on our list of top viral videos this week.
  
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• Hyundai Veloster video lets us hear what's coming

  20-12-2017 02:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Hyundai,Hatchback,PerformanceAt least, we hope this is what's actually coming.Continue reading Hyundai Veloster video lets us hear what's coming Hyundai Veloster video lets us hear what's coming originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda says ruptured Takata airbag led to death in Louisiana

  20-12-2017 01:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 2004 Civic involved in a July crash was under recall but had not been repaired, the company says, adding that the ruptured inflator in the vehicle was not the original one installed.
  
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• Toyota to chase Le Mans title again in 2018-19

  20-12-2017 01:20
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Porsche,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Technology,RacingThough Porsche is gone, Toyota will try, try again, now with Alonso.Continue reading Toyota to chase Le Mans title again in 2018-19 Toyota to chase Le Mans title again in 2018-19 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda, NHTSA confirm 20th Takata airbag death

  20-12-2017 00:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Honda,Safety,TechnologyInflators have also caused 180 injuries worldwide.Continue reading Honda, NHTSA confirm 20th Takata airbag death Honda, NHTSA confirm 20th Takata airbag death originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Dec 2017 18:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda, NHTSA confirm 18th Takata airbag death

  20-12-2017 00:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Honda,Safety,TechnologyInflators have also caused 180 injuries worldwide.Continue reading Honda, NHTSA confirm 18th Takata airbag death Honda, NHTSA confirm 18th Takata airbag death originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Dec 2017 18:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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