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• Porsche 911 Turbo spied with pumped-up fender flares

  23-01-2018 22:32
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceGet a load of those fender flares and air intakes.Continue reading Porsche 911 Turbo spied with pumped-up fender flares Porsche 911 Turbo spied with pumped-up fender flares originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 25% of Mercedes sales online by 2022 - exec

  23-01-2018 22:07
  Britta Seeger, Daimler board member responsible for Mercedes-Benz car sales, has told an industry conference that she expects 25% of Mercedes used and new cars to take place online by 2022.
  
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• PSA confirms Atlanta will be its North American headquarters

  23-01-2018 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  PSA Group will locate its North American headquarters in Atlanta, tapping the city's universities and automotive businesses to regain a foothold in the United States.
  
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• New 7 Sportback - good enough to rebuild DS?

  23-01-2018 21:34
  Groupe PSA's three-year old attempt to create a premium division has been struggling. In China, PSA and its partner Changan recently had to recapitalise their JV after a collapse in sales. Now comes a reboot: the first properly new DS model. Is the 7 Sportback good enough to tackle the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60?
  
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• New 7 Crossback - good enough to rebuild DS?

  23-01-2018 21:34
  Groupe PSA's three-year old attempt to create a premium division has been struggling. In China, PSA and its partner Changan recently had to recapitalise their JV after a collapse in sales. Now comes a reboot: the first properly new DS. Is the 7 Crossback good enough to tackle the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60?
  
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• Bugatti Chiron to get 3D-printed titanium brake calipers

  23-01-2018 20:50
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Bugatti,Technology,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsThey look pretty awesome, too.Continue reading Bugatti Chiron to get 3D-printed titanium brake calipers Bugatti Chiron to get 3D-printed titanium brake calipers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru brings back the Barkley dogs in new TV spots

  23-01-2018 20:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Marketing/Advertising,Subaru,Crossover,SUV"With more than half of Subaru drivers having pets, we believe it is important to celebrate the love of pets shared by our owners."Continue reading Subaru brings back the Barkley dogs in new TV spots Subaru brings back the Barkley dogs in new TV spots originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW, Daimler close to merging car-sharing units, exec says

  23-01-2018 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Daimler and BMW are close to agreeing to combine their car-sharing services Car2Go and DriveNow, a senior executive at one of the carmakers told Reuters.
  
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• Toyota surpasses 3,000 Mirai fuel cell sedan sales

  23-01-2018 20:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Alternative Fuels,Green Automakers,Sedan,Electric,HydrogenThe competition is heating up, though.Continue reading Toyota surpasses 3,000 Mirai fuel cell sedan sales Toyota surpasses 3,000 Mirai fuel cell sedan sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai-Kia class action case decertified on appeal

  23-01-2018 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  A federal appeals court overturned a lower court's decision to grant class certification to car owners who settled with Hyundai and its Kia affiliate over the fuel efficiency of their vehicles.
  
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• Classes offered for coding flying cars

  23-01-2018 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Udacity, the online education startup founded by self-driving car veteran Sebastian Thrun, is opening its digital doors to potential flying car engineers.
  
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• U.S. car ownership rising for both households and individuals

  23-01-2018 18:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ownership rates for cars and light trucks have touched their highest levels since 2008 and 2009, according to a report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
  
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• Your Hotmail email address could land you bigger car insurance bills

  23-01-2018 18:46
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-01-23 17:59
  Admiral charges Hotmail users up to £31.36 extra for car insurance vs Gmail users as email addresses are used to decide premiumsOne of the UK’s biggest car insurance companies has admitted charging people more for their car insurance if they apply with a Hotmail email address.
  Investigators found that changing the email address used for an insurance quote from a Gmail one to a Hotmail caused the car cover price to shoot up by as much as £31.36.
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• Jeep Grand Cherokee S is handsome dressed in all black

  23-01-2018 18:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Jeep,Crossover,SUV,Off-RoadHey, we'll always have the Trackhawk.Continue reading Jeep Grand Cherokee S is handsome dressed in all black Jeep Grand Cherokee S is handsome dressed in all black originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA Group picks Atlanta for North American HQ

  23-01-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Citroen,Opel,Peugeot,Vauxhall"Our unique needs in terms of technology, mobility innovation and car culture ultimately identified Atlanta as our perfect choice."Continue reading PSA Group picks Atlanta for North American HQ PSA Group picks Atlanta for North American HQ originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla crash in California draws interest from U.S. investigators

  23-01-2018 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  The National Transportation Safety Board said it will investigate an accident involving a Tesla Model S that rear-ended a firetruck on a freeway near Los Angeles.
  
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• Gunther Werks 400R Porsche 911 Review | Remixed and remastered

  23-01-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Aftermarket,Design/Style,Porsche,First Drives,Coupe,Classics,Lightweight,Luxury,Performance,SpecialtyThis is meant to be the ultimate air-cooled Porsche, not just a retro-mod classic.Continue reading Gunther Werks 400R Porsche 911 Review | Remixed and remastered Gunther Werks 400R Porsche 911 Review | Remixed and remastered originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• Uber will be profitable in three years, CEO Khosrowshahi.says

  23-01-2018 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber Technologies, whose losses have piled up in the quest for growth around the world, will be profitable within three years, said CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
  
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• Used Volkswagen Passat review

  23-01-2018 17:47
  
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  Image 1 of 15 23 Jan, 2018 4:45pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Volkswagen Passat covering the Passat Mk7 (2010-2015)Few family cars are more polished than the Volkswagen Passat. This model has it all: cutting-edge safety features, a spacious cabin, lots of equipment and excellent build quality.
  But the sober design inside and out means the VW has a dowdy reputation, which isn’t entirely deserved. Add keen prices into the mix and you can see why the Pas
  
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• Feds: FCA execs paid UAW officials to take company-friendly positions

  23-01-2018 17:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Confidential retirement offers and a former union vice president being "scripted" to support company initiatives are among the newest allegations in the UAW-FCA corruption scandal.
  
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• Volvo XC40 review

  23-01-2018 17:36
  
  For Punchy, refined engines, strong infotainment system, clever interior packagingOur Rating 
  4.5 Against Road noise from larger tyres, silly manual shift layout on autos, smartphone connections are a cost option2018
  The Volvo XC40 is a comfortable and stylish small SUV that has some pleasing practical touches and a lot of Swedish coolThe Volvo XC40 is a strong new contender in the market for small premium SUVs. It’s not a revelation on the road, but it strikes a nice blend
  
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• Ford pressured to recall 1.3 million Explorers

  23-01-2018 16:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Center for Auto Safety on Tuesday posted a letter to Ford CEO Jim Hackett urging the automaker to recall 1.3 million Explorers for carbon monoxide leaks.
  
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• BYD supplies 13 electric buses to four Italian cities

  23-01-2018 16:51
  Four cities in Italy's Piedmont Region of Italy have placed orders for a total of 13 BYD pure electric Midibuses.
  
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• Ford issues service repair to fix blown Focus RS head gaskets

  23-01-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Ford,Hatchback,PerformanceThe issue has simmered for almost a year on a Focus RS online forum.Continue reading Ford issues service repair to fix blown Focus RS head gasketsFord issues service repair to fix blown Focus RS head gasketsoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford issues service recall to fix blown Focus RS head gaskets

  23-01-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Ford,Hatchback,PerformanceThe issue has simmered for almost a year on a Focus RS online forum.Continue reading Ford issues service recall to fix blown Focus RS head gasketsFord issues service recall to fix blown Focus RS head gasketsoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy Camaro engineer Al Oppenheiser talks ponycar rivalries

  23-01-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Read This,Detroit Auto Show,Chevrolet,Coupe,Classics,PerformancePraise for the Dodge Demon, but harsh words for Ford.Continue reading Chevy Camaro engineer Al Oppenheiser talks ponycar rivalriesChevy Camaro engineer Al Oppenheiser talks ponycar rivalriesoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Jeep Renegade facelift spied inside and out

  23-01-2018 16:00
  
  James Brodie2018-01-23 15:00
  Jeep's smallest SUV all set for 2018 update, with refreshed looks and new equipmentThe recently facelifted Jeep Cherokee – revealed at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this month – will be joined by another updated Jeep this year in the form of a refreshed Renegade, and our spy photographers have caught it on camera.
  Based on the same platform as the Fiat 500X, the Renegade has been the smallest offering in Jeep’s line-up since 2014. Almost four years
  
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• 2018 Jeep Cherokee Renegade facelift spied inside and out

  23-01-2018 16:00
  
  James Brodie2018-01-23 15:00
  Jeep's smallest SUV all set for 2018 update, with refreshed looks and new equipmentThe recently facelifted Jeep Cherokee – revealed at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this month – will be joined by another updated Jeep this year in the form of a refreshed Renegade, and our spy photographers have caught it on camera.
  Based on the same platform as the Fiat 500X, the Renegade has been the smallest offering in Jeep’s line-up since 2014. Almost four years
  
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• Why you can bet Jag will offer more vehicles off the I-Pace powertrain

  23-01-2018 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  You can bet the powertrain from the I-Pace is going to be used on other Jaguar vehicles.
  
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• Hybrid Hemis, homework, and luxe-mobiles: What scribes are saying about '19 Ram 1500

  23-01-2018 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Redesigned for the 2019 model year, the next-gen Ram 1500 finally broke its cover last week at the Detroit auto show. It won't take long for the new Ram to arrive at dealerships in the U.S., as production is set to begin this month.
  
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• Ford's Focus RS 'Buzz Car' is like a mood ring you can drive

  23-01-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Ford,Technology,Hatchback,PerformanceCan you guess what activity beats driving?Continue reading Ford's Focus RS 'Buzz Car' is like a mood ring you can drive Ford's Focus RS 'Buzz Car' is like a mood ring you can drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk to get no compensation unless Tesla hits milestones

  23-01-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,Technology,Electric,LuxuryOf course, he already owns 20 percent of a company now worth $60 billion.Continue reading Elon Musk to get no compensation unless Tesla hits milestones Elon Musk to get no compensation unless Tesla hits milestones originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NZ enjoys fourth year of vehicle sales rise

  23-01-2018 14:11
  New Zealand new vehicle sales set a December record of 11,570 units thanks to "a continued robust tourism sector, which in turn drove healthy sales of rental vehicles", according to the Motor Industry Association.
  
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• Robots won't replace humans in auto factories anytime soon

  23-01-2018 14:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  More than three decades after Honda first built an Accord sedan at its Marysville, Ohio, factory in 1982, humans are still an integral part of the assembly process. That's unlikely to change.
  
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• Australia 2017 sales another record

  23-01-2018 14:03
  Australia's motor industry has achieved another record year of sales in 2017, according to official statistical service, VFACTS. The industry posted a record December result to reach a 12 month total of 1,189,116 units, an increase of 0.9% over 2016. This was the fourth record in five years.
  
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• Malaysia sales fall 16% in December, flat in 2017

  23-01-2018 13:51
  New vehicle sales in Malaysia plunged by 15.6% to 54,728 units in December from 64,831 units in the same month of the previous year, according to registration data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
  
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• Oil demand to peak by 2030 as electric vehicles boom, predicts Bank of America

  23-01-2018 13:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Despite strong global oil consumption helping to push crude prices higher, the rise of electric vehicles is seen as one of the biggest long-term threats to demand.
  
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• Ford Focus RS owners offered free repair for 'white smoke' issue

  23-01-2018 13:28
  
  James Brodie2018-01-23 12:45
  A problem with the cylinder head gasket is causing some Ford Focus RS owners to encounter white smoke and misfiresFord has responded to reports of engine faults and white exhaust smoke on early third-generation Focus RS models by offering owners of vehicles a free inspection and repair. 
  Owners can opt in for the voluntary inspection regardless of warranty or mileage status. Ford is currently in the process of contacting owners across Europe and the UK. 
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• U.S. auto parts suppliers urge NAFTA compromise to cover engineering work

  23-01-2018 13:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  A trade group representing auto suppliers urged the Trump administration to adopt NAFTA automotive rules that cover research, engineering, design and software development work as part of North American regional value content goals.
  
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• Danica Patrick's final NASCAR ride: Familiar number, familiar crew chief

  23-01-2018 13:00
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,Chevrolet,Racing"I'll be back in GoDaddy green, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet with Tony Jr. in my ear again."Continue reading Danica Patrick's final NASCAR ride: Familiar number, familiar crew chief Danica Patrick's final NASCAR ride: Familiar number, familiar crew chief originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 07:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CES - How Samsung is shaping the future of autonomous driving

  23-01-2018 12:45
  Samsung Electronics recently established the Samsung Automotive Innovation Fund, a $300-million fund focused on connected car and autonomous technologies. In addition to the fund, Harman, a Samsung subsidiary, has established an autonomous/ADAS business unit which works with the Samsung Strategy and Innovation Centre Smart Machines team to develop technologies for safer, smarter, connected vehicles.To learn more, we met with Dave Anderson, director of technology, Smart Machines, Strategy & I
  
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• US economic forecasts reinforce car market 'soft landing' - ANALYSIS

  23-01-2018 12:17
  Forecasts for economic growth in the US are being revised up following corporation tax cuts that are also boosting investment spending by US companies. The short-term boost to the domestic US economy will support car demand at a time when analysts say some cyclical downturn to vehicle sales in the US is to be expected.
  
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• VW Group's Seat expanding operations in Algeria

  23-01-2018 11:50
  VW Group's Spanish brand Seat has announced plans to expand in Algeria following the group's opening of a multi brand vehicle assembly plant in Relizane last July and the recent launch of the redesigned Ibiza there.
  
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• Hanon/Fawer establishes second JV in China

  23-01-2018 11:47
  Hanon Systems has inked an agreement with Chinese company, Fawer Automotive Parts to establish its second joint venture with the business.
  
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• VW Truck & Bus sales rise 12% in 2017

  23-01-2018 11:30
  The Volkswagen Truck & Bus Group sold around 205,000 vehicles of its MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Caminhoes e Onibus brands in 2017, up 12% year on year. All three brands boosted sales.
  
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• CES - Harman VP on cool car audio trends

  23-01-2018 11:21
  Since Harman was acquired by Samsung for US$8bn last year, it has evolved into an even bigger audio powerhouse. During the most recent CES, Harman took over the Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas and filled its conference rooms with the very latest in-car audio equipment. We sat down with Bill Wyman, Harman's VP of global marketing for Car Audio, to learn more about its showcase and some current trends in the car audio marketplace.
  
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• Pacific Gas launches California charge progamme

  23-01-2018 10:33
  Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has launched its new EV Charge Network programme in California.
  
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• Former Fiat Chrysler VP pleads guilty in UAW corruption probe

  23-01-2018 02:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,UAW/Unions,Chrysler,FiatIacobelli pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the Labor Management Relations Act and to tax evasion.Continue reading Former Fiat Chrysler VP pleads guilty in UAW corruption probe Former Fiat Chrysler VP pleads guilty in UAW corruption probe originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jan 2018 20:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus exec says he still fields complaints about the spindle grille

  23-01-2018 01:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Lexus,Concept Cars,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Lexus exec says he still fields complaints about the spindle grille Lexus exec says he still fields complaints about the spindle grille originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jan 2018 19:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin recalling all DB11s over Daimler steering column

  23-01-2018 00:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Recalls,Aston Martin,Safety,Convertible,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceFor once, an airbag problem that has nothing to do with Takata.Continue reading Aston Martin recalling all DB11s over Daimler steering column Aston Martin recalling all DB11s over Daimler steering column originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jan 2018 18:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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