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• New Honda Jazz Sport 2018 review

  25-01-2018 22:47
  
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  Image 1 of 11 25 Jan, 2018 9:45pmAndy Pringle
  The Honda Jazz has a new range-topping Sport trim, complete with styling tweaks and extra powerAs tales of the unexpected go, this is up there with anything that Roald Dahl could have conjured up. Probably the last word anyone would associate with the Honda Jazz was ‘Sport’. Yet, here we are, in a car that boldly combines those exact words.The Sport is the new model at the top of the revised Jazz range, which was first seen
  
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• New Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 2018 review

  25-01-2018 22:27
  
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  Image 1 of 8 25 Jan, 2018 9:15pmAndy Pringle
  A diesel engine has been added to previously all-petrol Civic range, giving Honda customers even more of a dilemmaUntil now, the latest Honda Civic has effectively been fighting a battle for sales with one hand behind its back. That’s because it has been available only with petrol engines in an area of the market where diesel engines are, despite changing consumer tastes, still very popular.
  Now, though, the Civic range is up to ful
  
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• 2019 Ram 1500 truck Ram-o-rama: Many trims, options spotted on the road

  25-01-2018 22:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,RAM,TruckYep, there are even more variations of the Ram to see.Continue reading 2019 Ram 1500 truck Ram-o-rama: Many trims, options spotted on the road 2019 Ram 1500 truck Ram-o-rama: Many trims, options spotted on the road originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bugatti EB 110-based SP-110 Edonis is back from the dead

  25-01-2018 21:57
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Bugatti,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsIt was designed by former Bugatti engineers.Continue reading Bugatti EB 110-based SP-110 Edonis is back from the dead Bugatti EB 110-based SP-110 Edonis is back from the dead originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EPA fuel economy review will be data driven

  25-01-2018 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The federal government's re-examination of fuel economy standards will be strictly based on scientific data gathering and analysis, an EPA official said.
  
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• Kia releases Super Bowl teaser

  25-01-2018 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kia released a Super Bowl ad teaser on YouTube for its 2018 Kia Stinger sport sedan, starring Brazilian racing icon Emerson Fittipaldi and a mystery driver.
  
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• Lamborghini Aventador replacement will be a hybrid

  25-01-2018 21:02
  
  James Brodie2018-01-25 19:58
  Lamborghini will fully embrace hybrid technology with its next flagship supercar. The Aventador successor is due in the early 2020sLamborghini will embrace electrification in its next-generation flagship supercar, which will arrive early in the next decade.
  Speaking to Auto Express ahead of the UK debut of the new Urus SUV, Lamborghini Research and Development boss Maurizio Reggiani revealed that a replacement for the Aventador – launched in 2011 – will a
  
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• These are our favorite large utility vehicles of 2018 (for now)

  25-01-2018 20:42
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Bugatti,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsIf you have a large family, lots of cargo to haul, or big stuff to tow, you might need a fullsize SUV. These are our favorite large utility vehicles.Continue reading These are our favorite large utility vehicles of 2018 (for now) These are our favorite large utility vehicles of 2018 (for now) originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |&n
  
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• U.S., Mexico unions file NAFTA labor complaint to influence talks

  25-01-2018 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. and Mexican unions formally complained that Mexico continues to violate NAFTA's weak labor standards, a move that they hope will persuade American negotiators to push for stronger rules.
  
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• Ford acquires two tech companies, reorganizes mobility team

  25-01-2018 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford said it is acquiring two technology companies and reorganizing its mobility team to develop new services at a faster pace.
  
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• GM sued over copyright infringement

  25-01-2018 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Swiss artist has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against GM, accusing the automaker of using one of his outdoor murals in a marketing campaign without his knowledge or consent.
  
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• New WLTP/RDE fuel economy and emissions tests could still be unrealistic

  25-01-2018 19:13
  
  Steve Fowler2018-01-25 23:00
  Mercedes says new WLTP and RDE economy tests won’t fix problems of existing NEDC tests not replicating real world drivingThe new WLTP/RDE (World Harmonised Light Vehicle Testing Procedure/Real Driving Emissions) tests for car fuel economy and emissions coming into effect this year are still unlikely to match real-world figures, according to Mercedes.
  Speaking exclusively to Auto Express, Mercedes’ Dr Christoph Höhmann, in charge of Certification of E
  
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• Valet gives Ferrari 458 keys to wrong Florida man

  25-01-2018 18:59
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Ferrari,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceBuckle up for a wild ride in a 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia Spider.Continue reading Valet gives Ferrari 458 keys to wrong Florida man Valet gives Ferrari 458 keys to wrong Florida man originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How Mazda got Skyactiv-X to work is incredible

  25-01-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Mazda,Fuel Efficiency,Deep Dive,Emerging Technologies,Crossover,Hatchback,Sedan,Future"Take everything you know about engines and turn it around."Continue reading How Mazda got Skyactiv-X to work is incredible How Mazda got Skyactiv-X to work is incredible originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA posts $1 billion Q4 profit, predicting 'strong likelihood we'll outperform Ford in 2018'

  25-01-2018 17:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA said its fourth-quarter net profit nearly doubled to $1 billion and it stood by aggressive 2018 financial targets. CEO Sergio Marchionne said there is a "strong likelihood we'll outperform Ford in 2018."
  
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• Lexus releases 'Black Panther' Super Bowl ad

  25-01-2018 17:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  When most brands talk about luring younger buyers, millennials or Gen Z kids come to mind. But Lexus will settle for getting a few more 40-somethings in the fold during the Super Bowl.
  
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• Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport vs Skoda Superb

  25-01-2018 17:20
  
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  Top-value Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport locks horns with Skoda Superb in big diesel hatch battleThe battle for honours in the company car park changed with the arrival of family SUVs, because many buyers ditched their conventional saloons and hatchbacks for something with a little more style.But while fleet warfare might be fought in a different way these days, there’s still a group of large, practical and tech-filled hatches that’s perfect for business people or fam
  
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• Toyota TRD Pro truck updates teased — but you have to squint

  25-01-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Toyota,SUV,Truck,Off-RoadContinue reading Toyota TRD Pro truck updates teased — but you have to squint Toyota TRD Pro truck updates teased — but you have to squint originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• French study claims electric vehicle whole life emissions lower

  25-01-2018 16:12
  Battery electric vehicles operating in France cause two to three times less global warming pollution than diesel and petrol vehicles over their whole life cycle, according to a new study by the European Climate Foundation together with others.
  
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• Opel threatens Spanish plant after union discord

  25-01-2018 16:01
  PSA-owned Opel has threatened to cut investment in a Spanish plant after it failed to reach a deal with unions on pay and conditions.
  
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• BMW M5 Competition Package could come to Geneva with 625 hp

  25-01-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceBMW could bring an M5 Competition Package with 625 horsepower to the Geneva Motor Show.Continue reading BMW M5 Competition Package could come to Geneva with 625 hp BMW M5 Competition Package could come to Geneva with 625 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pothole-related breakdowns surge by 11 per cent

  25-01-2018 15:41
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-01-26 00:01
  Fresh figures reveal over 2,800 motorists called for a breakdown assistance in last quarter of 2017, up 11 per cent on previous yearThe number of drivers breaking down due to pothole impacts rose by 11 per cent in the final quarter of 2017, new data has revealed.
  A total of 2,830 breakdowns attended by the RAC in October, November and December last year were for pothole-related incidents, up from 2,547 over the same period in 2016 - suggesting the quality of UK roa
  
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• Volvo V60 hybrid wagon spied covered in snow and camouflage

  25-01-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Volvo,Wagon,LuxuryThe current Volvo V60 has been on sale since 2010.Continue reading Volvo V60 hybrid wagon spied covered in snow and camouflage Volvo V60 hybrid wagon spied covered in snow and camouflage originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai Santa Fe crossover teased as sporty with new safety features

  25-01-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Hyundai,CrossoverHyundai Santa Fe's fourth generation will make its official debut in Geneva in March.Continue reading Hyundai Santa Fe crossover teased as sporty with new safety features Hyundai Santa Fe crossover teased as sporty with new safety features originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Foresight Automotive's clear vision for autonomous technology

  25-01-2018 15:09
  Foresight Automotive is an Israeli automotive technology startup that develops ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology. At the 2018 CES in Las Vegas just-auto's Calum MacRae caught up with Doron Cohadier, VP Business Development at the company.
  
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• Uber needs to change, British PM says in Davos

  25-01-2018 14:57
  Uber should not be shut down but instead should comply better with labour and safety standards, British prime minister Theresa May has said.
  
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• Ford net profit disappoints: 'We have to be far fitter'

  25-01-2018 14:50
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,FordFord continues on its "fitness" regimen.Continue reading Ford net profit disappoints: 'We have to be far fitter' Ford net profit disappoints: 'We have to be far fitter' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan self-parking slippers slip right into their spot at Japanese inn

  25-01-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Humor,Videos,Weird Car News,Nissan,Emerging Technologies,Gadgets,Technology,Hatchback,ElectricThey take Japanese hospitality to a new level.Continue reading Nissan self-parking slippers slip right into their spot at Japanese innNissan self-parking slippers slip right into their spot at Japanese innoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Motorways get 52 times more funding per mile than local roads

  25-01-2018 14:31
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-01-25 13:50
  Figures reveal 4,300-mile strategic road network gets 52 times more funding mile-per-mile than remaining 188,000-mile long networkLocal councils are calling for more funding for roads under their control, after an analysis revealed motorways and major A roads are getting 52 times more funding on a mile-per-mile basis.
  The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents 349 English councils, found the Government plans to spend £1.1million per mile to main
  
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• Range Rover Velar SVR and its 542 hp are nearly complete

  25-01-2018 14:15
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,Off-Road,PerformanceRange Rover will unveil a Velar SVR later this year to compete with the BMW X6 M, producing around 542 hp and 502 lb-ft.Continue reading Range Rover Velar SVR and its 542 hp are nearly complete Range Rover Velar SVR and its 542 hp are nearly complete originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep leasing deals 2022

  25-01-2018 13:45
  The best Jeep leasing deals available right now
  
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• Jeep leasing deals 2021/2022

  25-01-2018 13:45
  The best Jeep leasing deals available right now
  
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• Jeep leasing deals 2021

  25-01-2018 13:45
  
  When you hear the name Jeep, you don’t automatically think, ‘cheap lease deals’. Most people will think of the iconic Willys Jeep, in a military hue. However, as the marque continues to build a foothold in the UK, there are some decent lease deals to be had.
  While the month payments may seem a little steep, the initial deposit isn’t, making it more affordable to just walk into a dealer and sign for the keys to your new car. So read on below for the best Jee
  
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• Jeep leasing deals 2020

  25-01-2018 13:45
  
  Jeep's best leasing deals available now
  
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• Kellogg fund backs in-car commerce business Cargo

  25-01-2018 12:49
  Food manufacturer Kellogg has invested in Cargo, a US business that allows drivers to earn extra income by selling products from snacks to personal care items.
  
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• Car insurers accused of adding £100s to quotes for people called Mohammed

  25-01-2018 12:41
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-01-25 12:10
  Admiral and Marks & Spencer insurance are among companies said to be inflating prices for people named Mohammed by up to almost £1,000 A number of leading car insurance companies have been accused of hiking their premium prices for people called Mohammed, following an investigation.
  Admiral, Marks & Spencer, Elephant, Diamond and Bell Insurance are among the companies that provided higher quotes for people called Mohammed, compared to those called Joh
  
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• Hyundai sees tough U.S. market, after dismal 2017

  25-01-2018 12:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai said challenges are expected to persist in the U.S. market, where its sales have already been battered by a lack of crossovers/SUVs, after earlier reporting its worst annual earnings in seven years.
  
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• Rimac Concept Two teased ahead of Geneva 2018 debut

  25-01-2018 12:09
  
  2018-01-25 11:05
  Rimac’s second electric hypercar, the Concept Two, will pick up where the 1,073bhp Concept One left off at its March debut in SwitzerlandCroatian EV hypercar outfit Rimac Automobili has unveiled a teaser video of its new Concept Two, which makes its debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March.
  The small electric car firm released a teaser video on social media, giving us a glimpse of its second offering. The front of the car looks similar to that of the outgoing
  
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• Best outdoor car covers 2023

  25-01-2018 11:30
  How best to get on top of protecting your car from the elements
  
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• Best outdoor car covers 2021

  25-01-2018 11:30
  Many drivers turn to outdoor car covers in the absence of a garage, either because they don't have access to indoor storage or because the garage they do have is full of other household possessions. In either case, a car cover is an excellent way to protect your motor from potentially harmful substances such as rain, tree sap, dirt and bird poo when brick-built coverage isn’t an option.
  And as well as protection from airborne nasties, bodywork is less vulnerable to scratches and fading (ca
  
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• Best outdoor car covers 2020

  25-01-2018 11:30
  
  What's the best outdoor car cover? We tested eight products to find the ideal cover for shielding your car from the elements
  
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• VW Group opens Future Centre Asia in Beijing

  25-01-2018 11:19
  Volkswagen Group has officially opened 'Future Centre Asia' in Beijing, one of three such centres worldwide that it says 'will take a whole new approach to envisioning people's mobility needs of the future and creating visionary solutions'.
  
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• Getamp inks JV with Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts

  25-01-2018 11:09
  Gestamp has signed a joint venture agreement with Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts (BHAP), a subsidiary of Beijing Automotive Industry Group (BAIC Group).
  
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• Gestamp inks JV with Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts

  25-01-2018 11:09
  Gestamp has signed a joint venture agreement with Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts (BHAP), a subsidiary of Beijing Automotive Industry Group (BAIC Group).
  
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• Interior design and technology - Nissan Qashqai

  25-01-2018 11:01
  Launched a decade ago, the Nissan Qashqai started a trend for the compact crossover SUV. Since then, more than 20 rivals now populate this segment with each still trying to carve out its own niche. Continuing QUBE/just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look inside the second generation Qashqai to see what makes this a popular choice.
  
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• How to check any car's mileage and MoT history online

  25-01-2018 11:00
  
  It's vital to know the history of any car you're thinking of buying, and it can be a huge factor when deciding whether or not to go through with a deal. To make life easier, the Government has set up a website which enables you to check the MoT and mileage history of any car simply by entering the make and registration number into a search tool. Better still, the service is free to use.
  The site gives detailed information of the car’s previous MoT results, providing the dates of all p
  
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• How to check a car’s MoT history online in 4 easy steps

  25-01-2018 11:00
  A car’s MoT history can give insight into how well it’s been looked after, and finding this information is easy.
  
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• Subaru UK aims to be fastest growing brand in 2018

  25-01-2018 10:55
  Some in the industry believe Subaru is not committed to Europe, but that is "absolutely not the case", and illustrated by a push in the UK where the local importer has set itself out to become the fastest growing brand in 2018.
  
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• US DoT asks for public autonomous input

  25-01-2018 10:32
  US Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao has unveiled her department's progress in advancing the release of Federal Automated Vehicle Policy (FAVP) 3.0, also known as A Vision for Safety 3.0, including public consultation.
  
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• Subaru uses Barkley dogs in new TV spots | Autoblog Minute

  25-01-2018 01:48
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoSubaru announced it's bringing back the Barkley family. A Dog family of Labradors and Golden Retrievers.A new series of TV spots called "Dog Tested. Dog Approved"has been released by Subaru.Continue reading Subaru uses Barkley dogs in new TV spots | Autoblog Minute Subaru uses Barkley dogs in new TV spots | Autoblog Minute originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:48:34 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | 
  
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