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• Crossovers help Mazda post its best January sales in 24 years

  05-02-2018 22:35
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Crossover,Sedan,SUVThe crossover continues to be king.Continue reading Crossovers help Mazda post its best January sales in 24 years Crossovers help Mazda post its best January sales in 24 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA ad blitz pays off in search traffic, but King ad stalls

  05-02-2018 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  The biggest winner for FCA was the Wrangler, which saw page visits soar on the heels of a Jurassic Park-themed spot and another ad that showed its ability to chew up harsh terrain.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan appears in AMG guise

  05-02-2018 21:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Budget,LuxuryThis is the body style America will get.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan appears in AMG guise Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan appears in AMG guise originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New global player CATL sets EV battery sights on Europe, U.S.

  05-02-2018 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  The next global powerhouse in the auto industry comes from a small city in southeast China, where an unheralded EV battery maker is planning a substantial factory with capacity to surpass Tesla.
  
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• Waymo Uber trial poses difficult task for jury

  05-02-2018 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  A jury's ability to decipher highly technical information in the face of back-and-forth accusations will decide Uber's fate in the trade secrets lawsuit brought by self-driving competitor Waymo.
  
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• Tesla Roadster set to become the fastest car in the galaxy thanks to SpaceX

  05-02-2018 21:14
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Videos,Weird Car News,Tesla,Convertible,Electric,Performance,SpecialtyJust billionaire things.Continue reading Tesla Roadster set to become the fastest car in the galaxy thanks to SpaceX Tesla Roadster set to become the fastest car in the galaxy thanks to SpaceX originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado Troféo

  05-02-2018 20:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Misc. Automakers,Coupe,TruckThe Oldsmobile Division chose to create a European-influenced sportier version of the Toronado.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado Troféo Junkyard Gem: 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado Troféo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-Benz USA's #LastFanStanding Super Bowl game stalls out

  05-02-2018 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mercedes-Benz USA's effort to capitalize on the Super Bowl via a smartphone game stalled out Sunday as too many people tried to play the Mercedes-Benz Last Fan Standing game.
  
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• New BMW 3 Series spied testing with Z4, Toyota Supra and Porsche 911

  05-02-2018 19:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,BMW,Sedan,LuxuryThe 911 was likely there for benchmarking.Continue reading New BMW 3 Series spied testing with Z4, Toyota Supra and Porsche 911 New BMW 3 Series spied testing with Z4, Toyota Supra and Porsche 911 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA puts Kuniskis atop Alfa Romeo and Maserati; Bigland role reduced

  05-02-2018 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles named Tim Kuniskis to be the new global head for Maserati and Alfa Romeo while trimming some responsibilities from the brands' multitasking former boss, U.S. sales chief Reid Bigland.
  
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• Quick Shift: Daily mobility news for 2.5.18

  05-02-2018 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Happy Monday from Quick Shift, where mobility news never stops. Follow along with our coverage of the Waymo-Uber trial.
  
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• New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van teased in new video

  05-02-2018 18:30
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Minivan/Van,Commercial VehiclesThe world premiere for the third-generation Sprinter is tomorrow, Feb. 6.Continue reading New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van teased in new video New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van teased in new video originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota's way changed the world's factories. Now the retool

  05-02-2018 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Over decades, Toyota built a corporate culture that was the envy of the manufacturing world. Now the industry's most-emulated company is overhauling the way it brings its vaunted production system to every corner of the business.
  
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• Toyota Prius hybrid no longer exempt from London Congestion Charge

  05-02-2018 17:48
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-02-05 16:41
  A change in the way CO2 levels are calculated means new Toyota Prius owners will have to pay the London Congestion ChargeNew buyers of the Toyota Prius hybrid will no longer be exempt from the London Congestion Charge, after a change in the way its carbon dioxide (CO2) levels are measured moved its official output above the 75g/km exemption threshold.
  While current Prius owners won’t be affected by the change, anyone who purchased a new Prius from 1 February
  
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• 2018 Honda Fit Sport Quick Spin Review | Cheap and cheerful as its ancestors

  05-02-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Honda,Quick Spins,HatchbackThere are issues to be sure, but it's hard not to smile when asking a Fit to do unseemly things.Continue reading 2018 Honda Fit Sport Quick Spin Review | Cheap and cheerful as its ancestors 2018 Honda Fit Sport Quick Spin Review | Cheap and cheerful as its ancestors originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Super Bowl car commercials roundup — including that Ram MLK ad

  05-02-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,VideosOur favorite was a Jeep Wrangler commercial.Continue reading Super Bowl car commercials roundup — including that Ram MLK ad Super Bowl car commercials roundup — including that Ram MLK ad originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cox Automotive restructures top management team - Motor Trader

  05-02-2018 16:33 via motortrader.com
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  Cox Automotive restructures top management team
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  Cox Automotive has restructured its top management team with CEO Michael Buxton (pictured) moving to become COO at its international operations. He will be replaced in July by Martin Forbes who is currently managing director of Cox's Modix, Incadea and ...
  
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• ‘Top Gear’s’ Chris Harris, Eddie Jordan escape a burning Alpine A110

  05-02-2018 16:25
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Etc.In the end, there wasn't much left of the Alpine.Continue reading ‘Top Gear’s’ Chris Harris, Eddie Jordan escape a burning Alpine A110 ‘Top Gear’s’ Chris Harris, Eddie Jordan escape a burning Alpine A110 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 10:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Stop "diesel-bashing" say French Mayors as unions wait on Rodez

  05-02-2018 16:25
  Two French Mayors near the Bosch Rodez injector factory facing jobs uncertainty, are calling for an end to attacks on the diesel sector.
  
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• Extreme Nissan 370Zki snow car concept swaps tyres for tracks and skis

  05-02-2018 16:11
  
  James Wilson2018-02-05 15:50
  Nissan has unveiled the 370Zki and Armada Snow Patrol concepts ahead of the Chicago Motor Show, both aimed at tackling snowy terrainNissan has treated us to two snow-themed special edition vehicles, based on the 370Z roadster and Armada SUV respectively. The Nissan 370Zki and Armada Snow Patrol are pitched as the ultimate cars in which to tackle the harsh winter conditions typically found in the Rocky Mountains or other winter sports hotspots around the globe. Both a
  
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• Here’s Elon Musk’s Roadster, ready to be launched to Mars tomorrow

  05-02-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Coupe,Electric,LuxuryAn ambitious launch wrapped in a publicity stunt.Continue reading Here’s Elon Musk’s Roadster, ready to be launched to Mars tomorrow Here’s Elon Musk’s Roadster, ready to be launched to Mars tomorrow originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus celebrates 10 years of F performance with special RC F, GS F

  05-02-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Lexus,Coupe,Sedan,PerformanceThey also have seriously blue interiors.Continue reading Lexus celebrates 10 years of F performance with special RC F, GS F Lexus celebrates 10 years of F performance with special RC F, GS F originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai takes fully autonomous fuel cell vehicles on 70 mph road trip

  05-02-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Autonomous,HydrogenThe three cars completed their trial run in regular traffic.Continue reading Hyundai takes fully autonomous fuel cell vehicles on 70 mph road trip Hyundai takes fully autonomous fuel cell vehicles on 70 mph road trip originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 08:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Police cancel one in 10 speeding tickets

  05-02-2018 14:17
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-02-05 14:20
  Almost a quarter of a million speeding tickets issued in 2016/17 were cancelled; with Greater Manchester police tearing up 28 per centPolice cancelled nearly a quarter of a million speeding tickets over a 12-month period, new figures have revealed.
  Greater Manchester police cancelled the greatest proportion of tickets across the country, issuing 120,094 from March 2016 to 2017, but cancelling 33,893 (28 per cent) of them.
  • Drivers 1mph over limit should be pu
  
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• Rezvani Beast Alpha X Blackbird goes full afterburner with 700 horsepower

  05-02-2018 14:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Convertible,Coupe,Lightweight,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsRezvani releases the limited edition, 700-hp Beast Alpha X Blackbird.Continue reading Rezvani Beast Alpha X Blackbird goes full afterburner with 700 horsepower Rezvani Beast Alpha X Blackbird goes full afterburner with 700 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche now doubling electromobility spend by 2022

  05-02-2018 14:06
  Porsche will spend at least EUR6bn on electromobility, focusing on both plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles, the automaker said.
  
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• Geely's Volvo Cars names new Polestar R&D chief

  05-02-2018 13:35
  Geely's Volvo Cars performance division turned 'electric car performance company' Polestar has named Hans Pehrson head of R&D and electric propulsion strategy.
  
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• In Chinese purchase of J.D. Power, backers and motives remain a mystery

  05-02-2018 13:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Etc.Chinese private equity firm XIO Group bought JD Power and Associates in 2016. Two years later, no one has any idea about Xio, nor its plans for JD Power.Continue reading In Chinese purchase of J.D. Power, backers and motives remain a mystery In Chinese purchase of J.D. Power, backers and motives remain a mystery originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Feb 2018 07:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | 
  
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• UK car market down 6.3% in January

  05-02-2018 13:13
  The UK new car market declined by 6.3% in January as diesel share continued its sharp fall.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover sales in U.S., Europe weigh on Tata profit

  05-02-2018 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jaguar Land Rover's lower sales in the United States and Europe pulled down profit at parent Tata Motors.
  
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• Axon's Automotive Anorak: Immortal off‑roaders - Goodwood Road and Racing

  05-02-2018 11:56 via goodwood.com
  Axon's Automotive Anorak: Immortal off‑roaders
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  The 96th edition of the annual Brussels Salon that I covered here in last week's GRR Anorak including the very last showing of two long-lived and trusted off-roaders, both originally launched in an era when SUVs were more simple and honest, and still ...
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors back to making operating profit

  05-02-2018 11:47
  Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) operating profit for the nine months to 31 December 2017 rebounded sharply from a loss the previous fiscal year.
  
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• Toyoda Gosei/Nippon Kayaku boost airbag cooperation

  05-02-2018 11:36
  Toyoda Gosei and Nippon Kayaku have agreed to a capital alliance for greater cooperation in their airbag business.
  
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• Scania/Haylion Technologies to develop autonomous and electrified vehicles

  05-02-2018 11:33
  VW-owned Scania says it will collaborate with Haylion Technologies, which focuses on solutions for the Chinese transport industry in the areas of autonomous driving, electrification and connectivity.
  
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• Nissan teams with Plug and Play Japan startup

  05-02-2018 11:27
  Nissan Motor is teaming with start-up accelerator, Plug and Play Japan to support innovations in mobility and other technologies.
  
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• Modine appoints new VP Strategic Planning and Business Development

  05-02-2018 11:25
  Modine has appointed Matt McBurney to the newly-created position of vice president, Strategic Planning and Business Development.
  
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• BMW X4 M: first spy shots of the new performance coupe-SUV

  05-02-2018 10:54
  
  John McIlroy2018-02-05 10:00
  The BMW X4 M will bring coupe styling and M Division performance to the SUV sectorBMW is gearing up to follow the newly launched X3 with a refreshed version of its ‘coupe’ sibling – and now our spy photographers have captured the evidence that the German brand is working on a high-performance version of that car, the X4 M.
  This will be the first X4 to get the full-house treatment from BMW’s M Division – although the car’s mechanica
  
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• Taiwan sales rise 5.5% in January

  05-02-2018 10:47
  New vehicle sales in Taiwan rose by 5.5% to 47,936 units in January compared with 45,430 sales in the same month of 2016, according to local reports citing company data.
  
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• China imports rise in 2017

  05-02-2018 10:23
  Sales of imported vehicles in China rose 16.8% year on year to 1.21m units in 2017, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association.
  
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• BYD promotes China-UK CEO Council during Theresa May visit

  05-02-2018 10:19
  BYD joined British Prime Minister, Theresa May in Beijing last week (1 February), coinciding with the establishment of the China-UK CEO Council, which takes in the new energy sector among other disciplines.
  
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• Driver escapes £130 parking fine because he needed to use the toilet

  05-02-2018 10:14
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-02-05 09:12
  Adjudicator overturns ticket issued to motorist who parked on the pavement after being caught short in heavy London trafficA motorist issued with a £130 fine after parking on a pavement to go and use a shop’s loo has had his ticket cancelled, after an adjudicator ruled his case constituted an “emergency”.
  Michael Nyman, from Hindhead, Surrey, was stuck in heavy traffic on Park Road in London last November, when he found himself needing to an
  
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• Ford Ka+ range refreshed, adding Active crossover for 2018

  05-02-2018 09:43
  
  James Brodie2018-02-05 09:00
  Ford’s Ka+ city car gets a makeover with new styling and engines, plus an SUV inspired variantFord has freshened up the Ka+ for 2018 with a facelift, including new styling, new infotainment, and a range of new engines, while also introducing a new Active-badged crossover version of its city car, which joins the soon to be released Fiesta Active at the smallest end of Ford’s SUV range. 
  Across the Ka+ line-up, design changes include a revised fro
  
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• With new tax code, dealers urged to wait

  05-02-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dealers are winners under the new tax code. But they should be aware of new limitations and hold off on changing their business structures, experts say.
  
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• Toyota hybrids find receptive home in Latin America

  05-02-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  With Americans turning their back on hybrids, Toyota has rapidly repositioned its quirky Prius as a tech-forward alternative in Latin American countries where gas-electric vehicles have been rare.
  
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• To electrify, Subaru leans on its friends

  05-02-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  To move faster into electrification, Subaru is relying on friends -- old and new -- for the needed products.
  
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• Oil patch cheered by rising crude prices

  05-02-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The combination of record oil output and prices above $60 a barrel is bringing hope for a hike in South Texas auto sales.
  
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• January sales suggest party may not be over

  05-02-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A jumble of factors now in play could turn light-vehicle sales in any which direction. Is it time to kiss the good times hello?
  
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• Honda gets big tax-cut windfall

  05-02-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. corporate tax cuts triggered a tripling of Honda's net income in the latest quarter, multiplying the effects of robust sales and a favorable exchange rate.
  
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• GM Financial fights fallout from tech glitch

  05-02-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Glitches stemming from a systemwide technology upgrade at GM Financial has led to several hundred customers being incorrectly charged on their monthly auto payments.
  
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• GM cuts bonuses for dealership sales staff

  05-02-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM has slashed the maximum amount dealership salespeople can earn from the automaker in supplemental bonuses and changed the criteria for getting that money.
  
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