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• J.D. Power's 2016 sale to Chinese firm shrouded in mystery, report says

  31-01-2018 23:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  A month into its plan to sell JD Power to Hong Kong firm XIO Group, the seller, SandP Global, admitted that it was unsure about who owned the Chinese firm and the source of its funding, a report said.
  
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• Teen Builds an Electric Celica

  31-01-2018 22:53
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoTeenager adam lansing has converted a 1980 toyota celica into an electric car he spent four years building his homemade EV. A 30-kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery packgives the toyota a 130-mile range. Lansing has now started his own company, hawkeye innovations llca company that performs gasoline-to-electric conversions.Transcript: ELECTRIC CELICA BUILT BY TEEN ***
  HAS 130-MILE RANGETEENAGER ADAM LANSING HAS CONVERTED A 1980 TOYOTA CEL
  
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• 2018 Buick Regal TourX vs. wagon competitors: How it compares on paper

  31-01-2018 21:53
  
  Filed under:Audi,Buick,Subaru,Volkswagen,Volvo,Crossover,Wagon,ComparisonWe see how the latest wagon compares to its rivals.Continue reading2018 Buick Regal TourX vs. wagon competitors: How it compares on paper2018 Buick Regal TourX vs. wagon competitors: How it compares on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:53:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Hyundai Kona pricing announced: Compact SUV starts at $20,385

  31-01-2018 20:38
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,SUVWith destination, the priciest version is $29,585.Continue reading 2018 Hyundai Kona pricing announced: Compact SUV starts at $20,385 2018 Hyundai Kona pricing announced: Compact SUV starts at $20,385 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford files patent application for an autonomous police vehicle

  31-01-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Ford,Autonomous,Future,Police/EmergencyFord applies for a patent for an autonomous police vehicle that could hide itself, detect violations, give chase, and issue fines on its own.Continue reading Ford files patent application for an autonomous police vehicle Ford files patent application for an autonomous police vehicle originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• Toyota to recall 49,000 Prius and Lexus vehicles in U.S.

  31-01-2018 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota Motor North America is recalling nearly 49,000 vehicles in the U.S. over an electrical issue that could prevent airbags from deploying in the event of a crash.
  
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• Ex-UAW VP Norwood Jewell implicated in UAW-FCA scandal

  31-01-2018 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former UAW Vice President Norwood Jewell, who headed the most recent round of contract negotiations with FCA US, has been implicated in the widening, multimillion-dollar corruption scandal involving the union and Fiat Chrysler.
  
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• 2020 Ford Explorer to go RWD, get 400-hp ST version

  31-01-2018 20:14
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Ford,SUV,Future,Police/EmergencyThe Explorer's gonna go back in time.Continue reading 2020 Ford Explorer to go RWD, get 400-hp ST version 2020 Ford Explorer to go RWD, get 400-hp ST version originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF names Wolf-Henning Scheider as CEO

  31-01-2018 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  ZF Friedrichshafen, in a widely expected move, named Robert Bosch's former automotive division head, Wolf-Henning Scheider, as its new CEO, effective Feb. 1.
  
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• 19 SUVs Made in America by the UAW

  31-01-2018 20:02
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Ford,SUV,Future,Police/EmergencyWe share the 19 SUVs presently made in the United States by the United Autoworkers, or UAW.Continue reading 19 SUVs Made in America by the UAW 19 SUVs Made in America by the UAW originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why investors can't get enough Tesla car bonds

  31-01-2018 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Days after Elon Musk put 20,000 flamethrowers on sale to help pay for his proposed transportation tunnels, investors are clamoring to get their hands on a more conventional source of funds for Tesla.
  
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• 'Porsche Effect' exhibit to celebrate brand’s design, engineering

  31-01-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Coupe,Classics,Luxury,Performance,RacingMore than just a bunch of 911's.Continue reading 'Porsche Effect' exhibit to celebrate brand’s design, engineering 'Porsche Effect' exhibit to celebrate brand’s design, engineering originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM Financial customer accounts disrupted after computer upgrade

  31-01-2018 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM Financial experienced servicing issues this month, including overcharging and undercharging customers and intermittent phone problems, Automotive News has learned.
  
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• 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA First Drive Review | A taste of Japan

  31-01-2018 18:20
  
  Filed under:Subaru,First Drives,Sedan,PerformanceIt's undeniably expensive, but the hardcore Subaru nuts will totally get it (if they can afford it).Continue reading 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA First Drive Review | A taste of Japan 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA First Drive Review | A taste of Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CFPB wins appeals court ruling on independence

  31-01-2018 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regained a measure of independence when a federal appeals court said the president's power to remove the agency's head is limited to specific reasons.
  
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• Honda renews trademark for Acura CDX compact crossover

  31-01-2018 18:11
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Rumormill,Acura,Honda,China,Crossover,LuxuryHonda reapplies to trademark the name CDX in the US, but still no word on if or when we'll get an Acura CDX.Continue reading Honda renews trademark for Acura CDX compact crossover Honda renews trademark for Acura CDX compact crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:11:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda renews patent for Acura CDX compact crossover

  31-01-2018 18:11
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Rumormill,Acura,Honda,China,Crossover,LuxuryHonda reapplies to trademark the name CDX in the US, but still no word on if or when we'll get an Acura CDX.Continue reading Honda renews patent for Acura CDX compact crossover Honda renews patent for Acura CDX compact crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:11:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. other compact SUVs: How it compares on paper

  31-01-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Crossover,SUV,ComparisonLots of power in small packages.Continue reading 2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. other compact SUVs: How it compares on paper 2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. other compact SUVs: How it compares on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Formula 1 grid girls are gone

  31-01-2018 17:55
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingLONDON - Formula 1 is ending the use of female models who parade and stand with the drivers' name boards before every grand prix, with immediate effect.The sport announced the decision in a statement Wednesday and said the change would also apply to all support series on the program."While the practice of employing grid girls has been a staple of Formula One grands prix for decades, we feel this custom does not resonate with our brand values and clearly is at odds w
  
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• Mexico open to NAFTA vehicle rule changes

  31-01-2018 17:45
  Mexico is open to changes to vehicle rules of origin as negotiators attempt to update the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
  
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• Citroen standardises Active Safety Brake on top C3 Aircross Flair

  31-01-2018 17:36
  Citroen has added Active Safety Brake to its top C3 Aircross Flair models from January 2018 production.
  
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• Ford's late arrival to U.S. subcompact crossover segment symbolic of CEO's need to overhaul

  31-01-2018 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  To understand why CEO Jim Hackett is urgently overhauling Ford, look no further than the surging subcompact crossover segment.
  
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• Used SEAT Altea review

  31-01-2018 17:20
  
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  Image 1 of 15 31 Jan, 2018 4:00pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the SEAT Altea covering the Altea Mk1 (2004-2016)Few models can match the low profile of the SEAT Altea. On sale from 2004 to 2016, this family car is a surprisingly unusual sight on UK roads, despite the fact it’s a decent choice that scores reasonably well where it matters – even if it serves up little in the way of excitement.
  The Altea is spacious, equipped with excellent engines and
  
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• Wells Fargo, seeking fresh start, renames beleaguered auto unit

  31-01-2018 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Wells Fargo is renaming its auto-loan business a year after it was beset by regulatory scandals and operational hurdles.
  
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• Underwater on your trade-in? No problem, auto lenders say

  31-01-2018 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  A growing share of the trade-ins that U.S. auto dealers and lenders accept for car-purchase financing are worthless on paper, a sign that banks and finance companies are making riskier loans to keep up revenue as vehicle sales slow.
  
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• Ford India revives Freestyle nameplate for smaller model

  31-01-2018 17:06
  Ford India has launched the Freestyle, which it bills as a compact utility vehicle (CUV).
  
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• No Audi, but a quattro-like freeride skier

  31-01-2018 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi partners with a freeride skiing expert and transports him to new locations in the newest video to join our charts.
  
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• Ally Q4 net income takes 27% hit as tax expense dents profits

  31-01-2018 16:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ally Financial's fourth-quarter net income took a hit as the lender absorbed a multimillion-dollar tax expense prompted by late-year changes to the U.S. tax code. Overall, Ally expects to boost its bottom line with tax-related savings in 2018.
  
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• Sheprd is Uber for children, using Land Rover LR4 school buses

  31-01-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,SUV,LuxurySheprd, funded by Jaguar Land Rover venture capital, is "Uber meets the school bus."Continue reading Sheprd is Uber for children, using Land Rover LR4 school buses Sheprd is Uber for children, using Land Rover LR4 school buses originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car exhaust smoke: what do the different kinds and colours of smoke mean?

  31-01-2018 15:50
  
  Most of the time, your car exhaust is nothing to worry about. Its position at the back of the car means it's easy to forget, and it spends the majority of its time happily pumping out the spent gases from your engine as you're driving along.
  But if you've ever seen smoke coming from your car's exhaust - whether you're accelerating and see it in the rear-view mirror, or if you're walking around your car when it's stationary - there is sure to be a sense of dread that something bad (and expensive
  
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• Harley-Davidson to close Kansas City plant as sales slump

  31-01-2018 15:45
  
  Filed under:BikesThe company said it expects further sales declines in 2018.Continue reading Harley-Davidson to close Kansas City plant as sales slump Harley-Davidson to close Kansas City plant as sales slump originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar I-Pace EV will finally be revealed, available to order March 1

  31-01-2018 15:38
  
  Filed under:Green,Jaguar,Crossover,Electric,LuxuryIt's been a long time coming.Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace EV will finally be revealed, available to order March 1 Jaguar I-Pace EV will finally be revealed, available to order March 1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai previews fourth generation Santa Fe in Seoul

  31-01-2018 15:15
  Hyundai Motor gave media a preview of the five seat version of its redesigned, fourth generation Santa Fe SUV at an event in Seoul, as it looks to regain lost market share in key markets.
  
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• GM to launch 15 new models in China in 2018

  31-01-2018 15:10
  General Motors and its local joint ventures plan to launch as many as 15 new vehicle models in China this year to help drive sales growth in the world's largest new vehicle market.
  
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• First Genesis SUV spied with Hyundai sheetmetal

  31-01-2018 14:54
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,GenesisIt's definitely rear-drive based, too.Continue reading First Genesis SUV spied with Hyundai sheetmetal First Genesis SUV spied with Hyundai sheetmetal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeffrey Earnhardt to drive in Daytona 500, extend 40-year tradition

  31-01-2018 14:35
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,Chevrolet,RacingContinue reading Jeffrey Earnhardt to drive in Daytona 500, extend 40-year tradition Jeffrey Earnhardt to drive in Daytona 500, extend 40-year tradition originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Peugeot 308 vs Volkswagen Golf vs Honda Civic

  31-01-2018 14:34
  
  2018-01-31 13:40
  Don’t want a diesel family hatch? We test the top petrol choices as Peugeot’s revised 308 battles the VW Golf and Honda CivicAs diesel continues to be demonised, there’s a growing trend of buyers making the switch to petrol power. From superminis to SUVs, efficient, downsized turbo petrol engines are putting forward a case for themselves, but the evergreen family hatchback is one of the sectors where they make most sense.
  This is one of the most competitiv
  
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• Mazda signs UN global compact

  31-01-2018 14:12
  Mazda Motor Corporation said it had this month signed the United Nations Global Compact this month, becoming a member of the Global Compact Network Japan.
  
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• 2019 Jeep Cherokee First Drive Review | Still the most truck-like crossover SUV

  31-01-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Jeep,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,Off-RoadIf you're not off-roading much, you might be happier with something else.Continue reading 2019 Jeep Cherokee First Drive Review | Still the most truck-like crossover SUV 2019 Jeep Cherokee First Drive Review | Still the most truck-like crossover SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Robert Bosch employees investigated in Chrysler diesel-emissions probe

  31-01-2018 13:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Stuttgart prosecutor's office said two Bosch employees were being investigated on suspicion of aiding fraud, as part of a wider investigation into FCA diesel emissions in the United States.
  
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• New 200mph+ Lister Thunder is a 666bhp Jaguar F-Type

  31-01-2018 13:02
  
  James Brodie2018-01-31 12:00
  Lister spins its own take on a Jaguar again with bespoke F-Type, limited to 99 unitsBritish sports car maker Lister will reveal what it says is an all-new model at next month’s Historic Motorsport International exposition in London.
  Dubbed the Lister Thunder, it’s being billed as a ‘logical successor’ to the Lister Le Mans of the early 1990s, being another Lister supercar based completely on a Jaguar.• Iconic Lister Knobbly returns
  While
  
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• Ford credit rating threatened by negative Moody's outlook

  31-01-2018 12:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nearly six years after Ford reclaimed its good name in the credit community, the automaker was put on notice when Moody's signaled its investment-grade rating could again be at risk.
  
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• Moody's warns on Ford outlook but debt rating holds

  31-01-2018 12:57
  Moody's Investors Service has changed the rating outlook of Ford Motor Company to negative from stable, but affirmed the company's existing Baa2 senior unsecured debt rating.
  
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• Jaguar promises I-Pace EV rapid charge and performance

  31-01-2018 12:56
  Tata Motors' Jaguar claims the I-Pace EV, on sale on 1 March here in the UK, offers both rapid charging and rapid performance but did not detail range.
  
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• New Skoda Karoq SE Technology targets business users

  31-01-2018 12:48
  
  James Wilson2018-01-31 10:10
  Czech car manufacturer Skoda has announced a new Karoq SUV trim configured to meet the needs of fleet users. SE Technology is its nameSkoda has revealed the Skoda Karoq SE Technology designed specifically for fleets. The new trim level comes with both petrol and diesel engine options and prices that start below £21,000.
  The Karoq SE Technology comes as standard with front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, a panoramic sunroof and a one-year subs
  
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• Smart road studs to synch with traffic lights and reduce accidents

  31-01-2018 12:23
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-01-31 12:40
  Connected road studs illuminate when traffic lights go green, guiding drivers to correct lanesHighways England is rolling out a series of 170 smart LED road studs - commonly known as cat's eyes - at one of the country’s busiest road junctions.
  The smart studs are synchronised with nearby traffic lights, becoming visible when the lights go green and guiding drivers around junctions. They are linked to the lights by a series of underground wires, and turn off w
  
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• New LED road studs to illuminate in sync with traffic lights and reduce accidents

  31-01-2018 12:23
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-01-31 12:40
  Connected road studs illuminate when traffic lights go green, guiding drivers to correct lanes in a bid to improve road safetyHighways England is rolling out a series of 170 smart LED road studs - commonly known as cat's eyes - at one of the country’s busiest road junctions.
  The smart studs are synchronised with nearby traffic lights, becoming visible when the lights go green and guiding drivers around junctions. They are linked to the lights by a series of u
  
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• Mitsubishi climbs back past 100,000 US sales

  31-01-2018 12:06
  Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) said its US sales in 2017 rose 8% year on year to 104,000, the first time the company has passed 100,000 units since 2007.
  
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• Hyundai teases more redesigned Santa Fe images

  31-01-2018 11:46
  Hyundai Motor has continued its drip feed of redesigned Santa Fe SUV information with more detailed renderings than previously released.
  
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• ‘Make no mistake, achieving iconic status is difficult’

  31-01-2018 11:34
  
  Graham Hope2018-01-31 10:30
  Following the launch of the latest Mercedes G-Wagen, Editor Graham Hope considers the factors that create an iconic carWhat makes an iconic car? That was the question posed by Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche at the recent launch of the new G-Wagen.
  Mr Zetsche had his own views, and it was hard to quibble with any of them. Firstly, he said, an icon had to offer “no compromises” in its performance. It should also be instantly recognisable, having defined a look
  
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