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• KAR to spin off salvage auction business IAA

  27-02-2018 23:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  KAR Auction Services will spin off its salvage auction business unit within the next 12 months so both entities will be able to focus on separate priorities and boost shareholder value.
  
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• More head-up displays are coming to a dashboard near you

  27-02-2018 23:10
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Lincoln,Mazda,Toyota,Car Buying,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Gadgets,Infotainment,Technology,Parts and AccessoriesContinue reading More head-up displays are coming to a dashboard near you More head-up displays are coming to a dashboard near you originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Giugiaro-designed Sibylla EV has sliding windshield and gull-wing doors

  27-02-2018 21:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Geneva Motor Show,Sedan,Concept Cars,ElectricIt's called the Sibylla.Continue reading Giugiaro-designed Sibylla EV has sliding windshield and gull-wing doors Giugiaro-designed Sibylla EV has sliding windshield and gull-wing doors originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. trade officials meet Detroit 3 amid latest NAFTA push

  27-02-2018 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  American trade officials are due to meet auto industry executives on Tuesday in a possible sign of increased discussion of automotive content requirements that have become a sticking point in efforts to rework the NAFTA trade deal.
  
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• Alpine A110 looks lovely with new colors, wheels, trim levels

  27-02-2018 20:10
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Renault,Europe,Japan,Coupe,PerformanceIf only they sold them here.Continue reading Alpine A110 looks lovely with new colors, wheels, trim levels Alpine A110 looks lovely with new colors, wheels, trim levels originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM teases next-gen GMC Sierra ahead of Detroit debut

  27-02-2018 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The face of the redesigned 2019 GMC Sierra will feature evolutionary signature U-shaped LED headlights and more prominent taillights, according to teaser images the brand released on social media.
  
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• Why self-driving and electric cars are farther away than you think

  27-02-2018 18:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,LuxuryAnalyzing the convergence of technologies in the face of consumer preferences.Continue reading Why self-driving and electric cars are farther away than you think Why self-driving and electric cars are farther away than you think originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lithia buys more stores near Pittsburgh

  27-02-2018 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lithia Motors expanded its presence in Pittsburgh with the purchase of Day Automotive Group. Day is estimated to generate $340 million in annual revenue.
  
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• Sonic's Q4 net income jumps on tax changes

  27-02-2018 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sonic Automotive's fourth-quarter net soared on gains related to corporate tax changes. Same-store gross profit grew in all operations except used vehicles.
  
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• Aston Martin seeks ‘big brother’ despite first profit in years, IPO talk

  27-02-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Aston Martin,Autonomous,Electric,LuxuryIts first annual profit in eight years and a possible IPO won't be enough.Continue reading Aston Martin seeks ‘big brother’ despite first profit in years, IPO talk Aston Martin seeks ‘big brother’ despite first profit in years, IPO talk originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Geely held informal talks with Fiat Chrysler before Daimler deal,

  27-02-2018 17:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Zhejiang Geely held informal talks about the potential takeover of Fiat Chrysler before the Chinese manufacturer turned its attention toward Daimler, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
  
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• Yenko Chevy Silverado cranks out 800 supercharged horsepower

  27-02-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,Chevrolet,Truck,Performance,SpecialtyIt packs all the requisite Yenko visual touches.Continue reading Yenko Chevy Silverado cranks out 800 supercharged horsepower Yenko Chevy Silverado cranks out 800 supercharged horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai Kona Electric SUV revealed

  27-02-2018 17:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Hyundai,Green Automakers,Crossover,SUV,ElectricThe closed grille is the biggest visual difference from its hybrid siblings.Continue reading Hyundai Kona Electric SUV revealed Hyundai Kona Electric SUV revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 11:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia, Hyundai testing big crossovers, and one looks like the Telluride

  27-02-2018 16:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Hyundai,Kia,Crossover,SUVMove over Santa Fe and Sorento, Hyundai and Kia have bigger things coming.Continue reading Kia, Hyundai testing big crossovers, and one looks like the Telluride Kia, Hyundai testing big crossovers, and one looks like the Telluride originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2018 Honda CR-V arrives in Europe with hybrid tech

  27-02-2018 16:32
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-02-28 08:00
  The all-new Honda CR-V is already on sale in the US, but now the European spec model has been revealedThis is the all-new Honda CR-V. And if you think its look familiar you’d be right – the model has been on sale in America for almost 12 months and we’ve already been behind the wheel. 
  However, this is the production version of the European model that we’ll be able to get our hands on in the autumn. It comes with a new hybrid engine opti
  
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• Citroen ditches Picasso badge

  27-02-2018 16:21
  
  Richard Ingram2018-02-27 15:15
  French firm will use SpaceTourer badge for current and future MPV models, ditching the popular Picasso nameplateCitroen will ditch the popular Picasso nameplate later this year in favour of the newer SpaceTourer badge. As a result, the Citroen C4 Picasso will be renamed C4 SpaceTourer, while future MPV models are expected to also use the new name.
  From 1 May 2018, all new C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso models will be rebadged C4 SpaceTourer and Grand C4 SpaceToure
  
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• Ford to test self-driving vehicle delivery service in Miami

  27-02-2018 16:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is rolling out self-driving vehicles in Miami to deliver pizza and other goods, though they'll be operated by humans as part of a trial aimed at learning how customers use the services.
  
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• Porsche exec throws cold water on ditching diesel

  27-02-2018 16:10
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Crossover,SUV,Diesel,LuxuryContinue reading Porsche exec throws cold water on ditching dieselPorsche exec throws cold water on ditching dieseloriginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi R8 RWS 2018 review

  27-02-2018 16:06
  
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  Image 1 of 16 27 Feb, 2018 3:15pmSean Carson
  Audi Sport removes R8’s front drive shafts for RWS model, but is it a sweeter, more rewarding driver’s car as a result?The R8 RWS marks a significant step for Audi, for this mid-engined model is the firm’s first rear-wheel drive series production car. RWS stands for Rear Wheel Series, denoting the two-wheel-drive setup, a development path inspired by the brand’s successful R8 GT3 racer and one Audi Sport says it&r
  
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• Rolls-Royce introduces limited edition Silver Ghost Collection

  27-02-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Crossover,SUV,Diesel,LuxuryContinue reading Rolls-Royce introduces limited edition Silver Ghost Collection Rolls-Royce introduces limited edition Silver Ghost Collection originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Skoda Superb plug-in hybrid to arrive in 2019

  27-02-2018 15:54
  
  John McIlroy2018-02-28 07:00
  Skoda Superb PHEV to combine 154bhp 1.4 petrol engine with 114bhp electric motor and have over 40 miles of pure electric rangeThe Skoda Superb PHEV will be front-wheel drive and capable of more than 40 miles of pure-electric running when it arrives on the market next year, Auto Express has learned.
  Initial technical details released by senior Skoda management show that the car - the Czech manufacturer’s first plug-in vehicle - will mix a 1.4-litre turbocharged
  
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• German court upholds diesel bans

  27-02-2018 15:02
  A top court in Germany has ruled that polluting vehicles such as older diesels can be banned from the urban centres of Stuttgart and Dusseldorf. The decision could lead to more diesel bans in German cities (and possibly beyond Germany) and could accelerate a market move away from diesel technology in Europe.
  
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• Voitures Extravert makes an EV vintage Porsche 911

  27-02-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Europe,Coupe,Classics,Electric,Luxury,SpecialtyVoitures Extravert converts vintage Porsche 911s into electric vehicles with modern handling and conveniences, and a 249-mile range.Continue reading Voitures Extravert makes an EV vintage Porsche 911 Voitures Extravert makes an EV vintage Porsche 911 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• February U.S. sales forecast to fall as incentives dip

  27-02-2018 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to fall this month as the market continues to cool and automakers dial back on incentives. Forecasts call for sales to drop between about 2 and 4 percent year over year from February 2017.
  
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• Toyota engines and gearboxes revealed for TNGA platform

  27-02-2018 14:50
  
  Lawrence Allan2018-02-27 15:00
  New petrol and hybrid powertrains and innovative new CVT gearbox aim to boost efficiency and performanceToyota has released details of a new range of engines and transmissions for future models based on the brand's new TNGA platform, prior to revealing the cars themselves.
  Two new 2.0-litre petrol powertrains - one conventional and one hybrid - have been announced, with the former dubbed a Dynamic Force Engine. Toyota claims world-leading thermal efficiency and inc
  
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• Next generation Toyotas to get 'world's most thermally efficient engine'

  27-02-2018 14:50
  
  Lawrence Allan2018-02-27 15:00
  New petrol and hybrid powertrains and innovative new CVT gearbox aim to boost efficiency and performanceToyota has released details of a new range of engines and transmissions for future models based on the brand's new TNGA platform, prior to revealing the cars themselves.
  Two new 2.0-litre petrol powertrains - one conventional and one hybrid - have been announced, with the former dubbed a Dynamic Force Engine. Toyota claims world-leading thermal efficiency and inc
  
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• Lexus UX crossover photo and video released ahead of Geneva

  27-02-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Videos,Geneva Motor Show,Lexus,Crossover,LuxuryLexus releases the first official photo of the production UX compact crossover.Continue reading Lexus UX crossover photo and video released ahead of Geneva Lexus UX crossover photo and video released ahead of Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cities can ban diesel cars, German court rules

  27-02-2018 14:27
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Audi,BMW,Mercedes-Benz,Porsche,Volkswagen,Emissions,Technology,DieselBad day for automakers and owners, 'great day for clean air in Germany'Continue reading Cities can ban diesel cars, German court rules Cities can ban diesel cars, German court rules originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cities allowed to ban diesel cars in Germany

  27-02-2018 14:21
  
  Martin Saarinen2018-02-27 13:30
  Landmark ruling allows Dusseldorf and Stuttgart to ban older, heavily polluting cars from its streetsDusseldorf and Stuttgart will be allowed to ban heavily polluting vehicles from its city centres, following a landmark ruling by the German courts.
  The two cities are the most polluted in Germany, with Stuttgart home to manufacturer Mercedes. The ruling is likely to have a wider impact in Germany, though, as over 70 cities have recorded pollution levels above the E
  
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• FCA Bank renews JLR relationship

  27-02-2018 13:57
  FCA Bank has announced the 'renewal of its successful relationship with Jaguar Land Rover'.
  
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• John Lennon's Honda Monkey to be auctioned

  27-02-2018 13:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Honda,Auctions,Motorcycle(To the tune of The Beatles' Eleanor Rigby)A Z50 MonkeyBought new by Lennon, got dirty and then put awayHow much would you pay?Continue reading John Lennon's Honda Monkey to be auctioned John Lennon's Honda Monkey to be auctioned originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2018 07:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK new cars' CO2 average up in 2017

  27-02-2018 13:11
  The SMMT says that average UK new car sales in 2017 emitted more CO2 than a year earlier, the first time an annual rise in the measure has been recorded in two decades.
  
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• GM Korea to resume talks with union, a 'positive signal'

  27-02-2018 13:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM's South Korean unit said it plans to resume wage talks with its labor union on Wednesday, earlier than expected, as it tries to cut costs and keep its factories open.
  
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• How to drive in snow: top tips

  27-02-2018 13:00
  
  Driving in the snow can be risky. These top tips will keep you safe when the roads are blanketed with the white stuff
  
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• Removing safety railings cuts pedestrian deaths

  27-02-2018 12:59
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-02-27 14:50
  Research finds 56 per cent drop in incidents of pedestrians being killed or seriously injured following removal of safety railingsRemoving safety railings at pedestrian crossings has been linked to a significant reduction in pedestrian deaths and injuries, a new study has found.
  The report’s authors cite a shift in driver attitudes following the removal of barriers as the likely reason for the decline.
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• Is Jaguar now an SUV oriented brand too?

  27-02-2018 12:50
  This piece was initially prompted by the appearance of the new Volvo V60, to universal acclaim, which brought a wistful thought from me that it was a shame that Jaguar doesn't have a wagon version of its XE as a competitor. From the initial pictures the V60 appears to be a fantastic looking car with all the usual virtues that Volvo-ness brings to the estate (wagon) genre. It looks unmistakably like its V90 sibling or as colleague Glenn Brooks put it in the office last week, "Honey, I've shrunk t
  
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• New Aston Martin Vantage prototype review

  27-02-2018 12:49
  
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  Image 1 of 24 28 Feb, 2018 (All day)Sean Carson
  Ice drive shows the new 503bhp Aston Martin Vantage is a real starThe Aston Martin DB11 brought the British marque’s GT cars bang up to date – but arguably this new Vantage is even more important.
  In the sports car class that the Porsche 911 has had sewn up for so long, the new Vantage could blow the market wide open, and we’ve already had a chance to sample its firepower.
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• New Aston Martin Vantage 2018 prototype review

  27-02-2018 12:49
  
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  Image 1 of 24 1 Mar, 2018 8:45amSean Carson
  Our ice drive shows the new 503bhp Aston Martin Vantage is a real star of the sports car sectorThe Aston Martin DB11 brought the British marque’s GT cars bang up to date – but arguably this new Aston Martin Vantage is even more important.
  In the sports car class that the Porsche 911 has had sewn up for so long, the new Vantage could blow the market wide open, and we’ve already had a chance to sample its firepower.
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• UPS to deploy 50 plug-in electric trucks in US

  27-02-2018 11:17
  UPS has unveiled plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks, which it maintains will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventionally-fuelled lorries without any subsidies.
  
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• New Sibylla concept by Giugiaro is a Tesla-rivalling EV saloon

  27-02-2018 11:08
  
  Lawrence Allan2018-02-27 11:30
  GFG Style and Chinese firm Envision to debut Sibylla concept EV at this year's Geneva showGFG Style, a new company founded by legendary designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, is set to debut an all-electric luxury saloon concept at this year's Geneva Motor Show. 
  Called the Sibylla, the Tesla-bating concept features a dramatic look with a one-piece glasshouse, coupe-like roofline and boomerang rear lights. It's designed as a modern interpretation of the cars Giugiaro de
  
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• Low profile tyres: everything you need to know

  27-02-2018 11:08
  
  Dean Gibson2018-02-27 10:20
  Ever wondered what low-profile tyres are? Well wonder no longer, as we explain tyre profiles and what they mean for your carIf you've been looking at used cars for sale, or you want to buy new tyres for your car, then you might have come across the phrase 'low profile tyre'. But what does it mean? Well, obviously it relates to your car's tyres, and it refers to the size of the tyre sidewalls in relation to the tread that comes into contact with the road. 
  If a ty
  
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• Tata Technologies to develop NIO's range of electric vehicles

  27-02-2018 11:07
  Tata Technologies is to cooperate with NIO China in the complete product development process of NIO's range of electric vehicles.
  
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• NHTSA unveils new Compliance Assistance Programme

  27-02-2018 11:04
  America's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has unveiled a Compliance Assistance Programme to help regulated entities, including vehicle and trailer manufacturers, equipment manufacturers and dealers to comply with safety regulations.
  
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• Datsun expands Africa footprint in Zimbabwe

  27-02-2018 10:58
  Datsun is expanding its footprint in Africa with the launch of the Datsun lineup in Zimbabwe: the Datsun GO, Datsun GO+ and the Datsun GO+ panel van.
  
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• Daimler invests in Israeli start-up Anagog

  27-02-2018 10:57
  Daimler is intensifying cooperation with start-up, Anagog by participating in a financing round together with MizMaa Ventures, a venture capital company located in California.
  
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• Aston Martin revenue hits record in 2017

  27-02-2018 10:56
  Aston Martin Holdings (UK) has reported a record full-year financial performance driven by continued strong demand for the DB11.
  
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• Gestamp posts 2017 net income up 8.3% to EUR240m

  27-02-2018 10:05
  Gestamp has recorded full-year 2017 net income up 8.3% to EUR240m (US$296m), with revenue increasing 8.6% to EUR8.2bn.
  
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• What's wrong with this picture? That's right, he's not wearing a helmet

  27-02-2018 02:20
  
  Filed under:Humor,Weird Car News,Off-RoadThis guy should definitely be wearing a helmet.Continue reading What's wrong with this picture? That's right, he's not wearing a helmet What's wrong with this picture? That's right, he's not wearing a helmet originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 8 fastest depreciating cars in America

  27-02-2018 01:12
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoTo save you from the hurt of a quickly depreciating new car, we collected 8 of the fastest depreciating cars in America. And here's a surprise, one of them is a Toyota. Learn more at Autoblog.comContinue reading 8 fastest depreciating cars in America 8 fastest depreciating cars in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:12:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. finalizes long-delayed ‘quiet cars’ rule for EVs — and delays it again

  27-02-2018 00:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Green Driving,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,Future,HybridAt higher speeds, tire noise, wind resistance, and other factors eliminate the need for a separate alert sound, regulators say.Continue reading U.S. finalizes long-delayed ‘quiet cars’ rule for EVs — and delays it again U.S. finalizes long-delayed ‘quiet cars’ rule for EVs — and delays it again originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:45:00 EST
  
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