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• Infant car seats, child booster seats: Here are 9 of our favorites

  04-01-2018 22:25
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Safety,Parts and AccessoriesWe've included our favorite infant seats, convertible seats and booster seats.Continue reading Infant car seats, child booster seats: Here are 9 of our favorites Infant car seats, child booster seats: Here are 9 of our favorites originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM brings inventories under control

  04-01-2018 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM executives last year said they would bring their burgeoning inventories under control. They delivered.
  
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• Kia plans to show EV at CES

  04-01-2018 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kia Motors will showcase an electric vehicle concept Monday during CES in Las Vegas.
  
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• Toyota Yaris iA, Mazda CX-3 sales show crossover formula isn't an automatic win

  04-01-2018 21:01
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Mazda,Toyota,Crossover,Hatchback,Sedan,BudgetMaybe Mazda should reconsider offering the Mazda2 in the U.S.Continue reading Toyota Yaris iA, Mazda CX-3 sales show crossover formula isn't an automatic win Toyota Yaris iA, Mazda CX-3 sales show crossover formula isn't an automatic win originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota will bring Lexus-based Platform 3.0 autonomous vehicle to CES

  04-01-2018 20:15
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Lexus,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Sedan,Autonomous,LuxuryIt's a design-forward autonomous vehicle that isn't half-bad looking.Continue reading Toyota will bring Lexus-based Platform 3.0 autonomous vehicle to CES Toyota will bring Lexus-based Platform 3.0 autonomous vehicle to CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 14:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota to show self-driving research vehicle at CES

  04-01-2018 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota's research arm said it will debut at CES its Platform 3.0, merging automated vehicle technology and the Lexus LS 600hL model with an eye toward improving perception technology.
  
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• Mexico auto sales fall sharply

  04-01-2018 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mexican auto sales cratered in December and ended 2017 down 4.6 percent as rising inflation and uncertainty over NAFTA scared off consumers.
  
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• Nissan sets 2017 sales record with help from Rogue, Titan, and Armada

  04-01-2018 19:01
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Car Buying,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Truck,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceThe Rogue was the biggest seller by far, but new reinforcements are needed — and coming.Continue reading Nissan sets 2017 sales record with help from Rogue, Titan, and Armada Nissan sets 2017 sales record with help from Rogue, Titan, and Armada originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK car sales fall 5.7% in 2017: petrol sales and CO2 rise as buyers ditch diesel

  04-01-2018 18:47
  
  John McIlroy2018-01-05 00:01
  A sharp fall in new diesel cars sales has driven up the UK’s average CO2 emissions for the first time since records beganThe average CO2 emissions of cars sold in the UK rose for the first time in two decades in 2017, thanks to plummeting sales of diesel vehicles, it has been announced.
  Official figures released by the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders this morning will show that the UK new car market shrank by around 5.7 per cent in 2017, to 2.54 mil
  
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• UK car sales fall 5.5% in 2017: petrol sales and CO2 rise as buyers ditch diesel

  04-01-2018 18:47
  
  John McIlroy2018-01-05 00:01
  A sharp fall in new diesel cars sales has driven up the UK’s average CO2 emissions for the first time since record beganThe average CO2 emissions of cars sold in the UK rose for the first time in two decades in 2017, thanks to plummeting sales of diesel vehicles, it has been announced.
  Official figures released by the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders this morning will show that the UK new car market shrank by around 5.5 percent in 2017, to 2.54 milli
  
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• 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel First Drive Review | An odd duck, but a capable one

  04-01-2018 18:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,First Drives,First Ride,Crossover,DieselThe 2018 Chevy Equinox fitted with the company's 1.6-liter EcoTec turbodiesel has its charms, for sure.Continue reading2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel First Drive Review | An odd duck, but a capable one2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel First Drive Review | An odd duck, but a capable one originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | 
  
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• California bill would ban fossil fueled vehicles by 2040.

  04-01-2018 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  California would ban the sale of new cars and trucks powered by fossil fuels in 2040 under legislation introduced in the state Legislature.
  
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• Mercedes retooled G-class photos leak

  04-01-2018 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Images of the redesigned Mercedes-Benz G class have leaked before its official Detroit auto show debut, and it doesn't look very different.
  
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• Tesla struggles with Model 3 production

  04-01-2018 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla pushed back a key production target for its pivotal Model 3 sedan again, raising questions about whether the electric-car maker may need to raise more cash.
  
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• Porsche Macan to get the mildest of facelifts

  04-01-2018 17:35
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Crossover,Luxury,PerformanceLook closely and you'll spot some differences.Continue reading Porsche Macan to get the mildest of facelifts Porsche Macan to get the mildest of facelifts originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 11:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM China sales rise in December

  04-01-2018 17:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors said sales in China rose more than 13 percent in December from a year ago to 491,702 vehicles. Annual sales topped 4 million units for the first time in 2017.
  
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• Takata creditors will vote on plan that could limit airbag victims' rights

  04-01-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Honda,Safety$10,000 for bruising, $5 million for death or blindness.Continue reading Takata creditors will vote on plan that could limit airbag victims' rights Takata creditors will vote on plan that could limit airbag victims' rights originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Long-term test review: MINI Countryman PHEV

  04-01-2018 16:59
  
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  First report: as the plug-in hybrid MINI Countryman PHEV joins our fleet, we consider the merits of having two fuel sourcesMileage: 4,589
  Economy: 53.1mpg
  Three decades ago one of the most memorable adverts on TV was for Wash & Go. A cheerful catchline asked us why we thought it necessary to take two bottles into the shower when just one would do.
  If eighties tech allowed us to combine shampoo and conditioner into one, then is it a b
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class revealed in leaked photos

  04-01-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Detroit Auto Show,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadIt still looks like a G-Class.Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class revealed in leaked photos 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class revealed in leaked photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 10:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia Niro EV concept coming to CES

  04-01-2018 16:25
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Kia,Crossover,Hatchback,Concept Cars,ElectricIt has a number of visual changes, but it's still recognizably a Niro.Continue reading Kia Niro EV concept coming to CES Kia Niro EV concept coming to CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 10:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2022 Citroen C3 Elle unveiled with bespoke design touches

  04-01-2018 16:05
  Citroen has collaborated with Elle magazine to produce a new variant of the C3 hatchback, featuring unique styling details
  
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• Citroen C3 Elle revealed in collaboration with fashion magazine

  04-01-2018 15:38
  
  Dan Smith2018-01-04 15:05
  Citroen has teamed up with Elle to create a special edition version of the C3, featuring a bespoke paint scheme and plenty of kitCitroen has teamed up with lifestyle and fashion magazine Elle to create a special edition of the C3 hatchback, with prices starting from £15,595.
  The result is the Citroen C3 Elle. Citroen claims that 94 per cent of C3s sold in the UK feature two-tone paint schemes, and the C3 Elle offers an exclusive blend of white body and sand-colour
  
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• New 2022 Citroen C3 Elle unveiled with bespoke design touches - pictures

  04-01-2018 15:15
  Pictures of the Citroen C3 Elle
  
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• Hyundai plans Level 4 autonomy by 2021 in a fuel-cell car

  04-01-2018 15:02
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Hyundai,Volkswagen,Autonomous,Future,HydrogenHyundai and VW partner with Silicon Valley startup Aurora on self-drivingContinue reading Hyundai plans Level 4 autonomy by 2021 in a fuel-cell car Hyundai plans Level 4 autonomy by 2021 in a fuel-cell car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 09:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What I learned using the McLaren 570S as my daily driver

  04-01-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Convertible,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsYes, you can use the McLaren 570S as your daily driver. But you probably shouldn't.Continue reading What I learned using the McLaren 570S as my daily driver What I learned using the McLaren 570S as my daily driver originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UPDATED: Tesla Model 3 deliveries fall short, production target delayed again

  04-01-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,Green Automakers,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryTesla delivered 1,550 Model 3 EVs in the fourth quarter.Continue reading UPDATED: Tesla Model 3 deliveries fall short, production target delayed again UPDATED: Tesla Model 3 deliveries fall short, production target delayed again originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Jan 2018 08:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• December brings a soft landing for US light vehicle sales

  04-01-2018 14:05
  The wait is over; the other shoe has dropped. After seven consecutive years of growth, including a couple of consecutive all-time sales records, US light vehicle sales ran out of steam in 2017.
  
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• BlackBerry/Baidu partner on driverless software

  04-01-2018 13:40
  BlackBerry and Chinese language Internet search provider Baidu have announced that the two companies will collaborate to accelerate the deployment of connected and autonomous vehicle technology for automotive OEMs and suppliers worldwide.
  
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• Hyundai partners with Aurora in bid for self-driving cars by 2021

  04-01-2018 13:34
  
  James Brodie2018-01-04 12:45
  Hyundai targeting level 4 autonomous vehicles on roads globally early next decade, with help from a US based tech start-upHyundai has announced a new technical and strategic partnership with US based tech start-up Aurora to bring self-driving Hyundai cars to streets globally by 2021.
  Aurora, a relatively fresh start-up founded in 2016 by former Tesla and Google engineers, will incorporate its self-driving technology into Hyundai vehicles over time, starting with cust
  
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• Taiwan sales hit 12-year high in 2017

  04-01-2018 13:19
  New vehicle sales in Taiwan rose slightly in December, by 0.6% to 42,217 units compared with 41,950 sales in the same month of 2016, according to local reports citing company data.
  
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• Over half of new cars sold in Norway are electric or hybrid

  04-01-2018 12:59
  
  Lawrence Allan2018-01-04 12:30
  Electrified cars now account for more than 50 per cent of total registrations in Norway, with generous subsidies cited as reasonNorway has been among the world leaders of embracing electric vehicle tech for a while now, but 2017 was the first year that more EVs and hybrids were sold than petrol or diesel vehicles in the Scandinavian country.
  Data from the independent Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) revealed that electrified cars accounted for 52 per cent of new car
  
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• Geely to become AB Volvo's largest shareholder

  04-01-2018 12:54
  China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is set to become the largest shareholder in AB Volvo after it agreed to buy the 8.2% stake held in the Swedish truck and bus maker by Cevian Capital, according to reports in China.
  
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• UK facing up to EV charging challenge

  04-01-2018 12:33
  
  John McIlroy2018-01-04 11:40
  Latest figures show new charging connections trail sales of plug-in cars in the UKThe UK added less than one new public charging point for every six new plug-in cars sold during 2017, Auto Express can reveal.
  A total of 3,178 public connectors of varying speeds went live over the 12 months from January to December last year – but the latest Department for Transport figures show that more than 20,000 plug-in cars had been registered during the first nine months
  
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• Takata creditors to vote on bankruptcy plan

  04-01-2018 12:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  The federal judge overseeing the Takata's bankruptcy cleared the way for the company's creditors to vote on its Chapter 11 plan despite objections from victims' lawyers.
  
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• Conti and Bosch to acquire 5% each of Here Technologies

  04-01-2018 12:19
  Continental and Bosch are to acquire a 5% stake in mapping and location services provider, Here Technologies.
  
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• Tesla sales surge 27% in Q4 2017

  04-01-2018 12:02
  Tesla has reported a sharp increase in sales and a ramp-up in production of its Model 3 towards the end of the last quarter of 2017. It also said it has made 'major progress' in addressing production line bottlenecks
  
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• Hyundai Mobis to unveil life-saving DDREM technology at CES 2018

  04-01-2018 11:50
  Hyundai Mobis will unveil its DDREM - Departed Driver Rescue and Exit Manoeuvre - technology at CES 2018.
  
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• Dacia extends UK scrappage programme for Duster/Sandero

  04-01-2018 11:42
  Dacia UK has extended its scrappage scheme until the end of March this year, allowing customers to trade-in and scrap older vehicles for a new Duster or Sandero.
  
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• UK's cheapest fuel stations: postcode lottery can add £500 a year to petrol and diesel bills

  04-01-2018 10:50
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-01-04 09:47
  Those living in remote areas can spend up to £500 a year more on fuel, while many could save £200 a year by shopping around for cheap fuelA postcode lottery of petrol prices mean motorists can spend up to £500 extra on fuel every year, simply due to price fluctuations between filling stations.
  While many of the UK’s most expensive petrol stations are in remote areas such as the Scottish Highlands, those using Holland Road station in Kensingt
  
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• Aston Martin electric supercar to rival Tesla Roadster

  04-01-2018 10:45
  
  John McIlroy2018-01-04 09:55
  Aston Martin could target new Tesla Roadster with lightweight, pure-electric sports car, and our exclusive images preview how it could lookAston Martin could launch a lightweight, pure-electric sports car to rival Tesla’s forthcoming next-generation Roadster as part of a wider push towards electrification, Auto Express has learned.
  The British brand announced recently that it will sell 155 examples of the RapidE pure-electric car next year. And it has committed
  
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• Forsee Power nets EUR55m package for battery industrialisation

  04-01-2018 10:31
  Forsee Power says it has secured a EUR55m financing package to support battery industrialisation from Mitsui & Co, the European Investment Bank (EIB) via the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) and Idinvest.
  
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• Bosch to acquire 5% stake in HERE

  04-01-2018 10:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bosch and Continental plan to acquire 5 percent stakes in digital mapping company Here to gain more expertise in driver-assistance and other data-based technologies. Here is jointly controlled by BMW, Daimler and Audi.
  
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• Can SEAT top 500,000 sales in 2018 with new Ibiza?

  04-01-2018 09:01
  Volkswagen recently said that it had produced 14 million Polos since the first model was introduced in 1975. SEAT, an infinitely smaller company, introduced its similarly sized Ibiza in 1984. As it ramps up production of the fifth generation model, the total built at Martorell has just reached 5.6 million. The new car is more than good enough to push that total above 6 million within four years, maybe even three.
  
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• Britain's new Volkswagen Polo - out of Africa

  04-01-2018 08:58
  Volkswagen Group South Africa already built the fourth and fifth generation Polos at its Uitenhage factory near P.E. in the Eastern Cape. Following a major investment to retool for the arrival of the MQB A0 architecture, the plant is now building the new, sixth generation model for export to other RHD countries. For the first time, a made-in-Africa Polo is now available in Britain.
  
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• Great Wall Motor - soon to be selling more SUVs than Jeep?

  04-01-2018 08:53
  GWM has been surfing the SUV wave in China longer than most. Its Haval H6 for many years challenged the Wuling Hongguang for the title of best selling model and in 2017, the H6 was finally replaced. It finished the year in third place behind SAIC, GM and Wuling's MPV and SAIC Volkswagen's Lavida. Could Great Wall's SUV brand be sinking or will it bounce back?
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Off-road details, more pics revealed

  04-01-2018 00:40
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,Luxury,Off-Road"We swear, the new G is still a serious off-roader."Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Off-road details, more pics revealed 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Off-road details, more pics revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes wins U.S. luxury title again

  04-01-2018 00:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mercedes handily topped the U.S. luxury race in 2017 despite a decline in its own sales, snagging back-to-back titles.
  
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