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• Jaguar I-Pace vs. Tesla Model 3 and other EVs: How they compare on paper

  01-03-2018 23:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Hyundai,Jaguar,Tesla,Crossover,Sedan,Electric,ComparisonWhich ultra-range EV is king?Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace vs. Tesla Model 3 and other EVs: How they compare on paper Jaguar I-Pace vs. Tesla Model 3 and other EVs: How they compare on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 17:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NISSAN: Weaker cars, Infiniti trucks dent results

  01-03-2018 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan brand sales dipped 4 percent in February as Altima deliveries wind down in advance of a redesign.
  
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• SUBARU: Crosstrek helps pad U.S. streak to 75 months

  01-03-2018 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  The redesigned Subaru Crosstrek continues to deliver results for
  
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• VW's U.S. sales climb 6% to pre-crisis level; Audi, up 12%, sees sales streak hit 100 months

  01-03-2018 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen's U.S. sales rose 6 percent in February to 26,660, as crossover sales carried the sedan-heavy brand.
  
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• Kia picks Canada chief to head U.S. unit

  01-03-2018 21:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kia Motors said SeugKyu (Sean) Yoon, its top executive in Canada, has been named CEO of Kia Motors America.
  
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• LUXURY: Mercedes keeps lead as premium brands outpace broad market

  01-03-2018 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. auto market is supposed to be contracting, but it seems nobody told premium carmakers.
  
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• HYUNDAI-KIA: Slump drags on but truck-car mix improves

  01-03-2018 21:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai Motor America couldn't keep pace with 2017's record-setting February as U.S. sales dropped 13 percent last month.
  
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• GM sales slide 6.9% on double-digit declines of cars, trucks

  01-03-2018 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sales of redesigned crossovers such as the Chevrolet Traverse and Equinox couldn't outweigh double-digit declines of cars and pickups for GM in February.
  
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• 2019 GMC Sierra will have carbon fiber bed option

  01-03-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM is aiming to differentiate the 2019 GMC Sierra from the competition -- and from its Chevy Silverado sibling -- through additional luxury amenities and technologies that the automaker calls segment-leading. It all starts with the tailgate.
  
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• 2019 GMC Sierra revealed with CarbonPro bed and new diesel engine

  01-03-2018 21:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Chevrolet,GMC,Truck,Luxury,Off-RoadThe 2019 Sierra and Sierra Denali go on sale this fall.Continue reading 2019 GMC Sierra revealed with CarbonPro bed and new diesel engine 2019 GMC Sierra revealed with CarbonPro bed and new diesel engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GKN in talks with Dana over sale of automotive arm - Financial Times - Financial Times

  01-03-2018 20:59 via ft.com
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  GKN in talks with Dana over sale of automotive arm - Financial Times
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  GKN, the UK engineering group fighting off a hostile bid, is in talks about selling its automotive business to US-based Dana in a move that could scupper efforts by Melrose Industries to take over the company. GKN confirmed a report by the Financial ...and more »
  
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• GKN in talks with Dana over sale of automotive arm - Financial Times

  01-03-2018 20:59 via ft.com
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  GKN in talks with Dana over sale of automotive arm
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  GKN, the UK engineering group fighting off a hostile bid, is in talks about selling its automotive business to US-based Dana in a move that could scupper efforts by Melrose Industries to take over the company. GKN confirmed a report by the Financial ...and more »
  
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• 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata may be getting 181 hp

  01-03-2018 20:24
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceWe're excited, even if we don't think more power is necessary.Continue reading 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata may be getting 181 hp 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata may be getting 181 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Motor industry hits back at “false” Greenpeace emissions allegations

  01-03-2018 20:00
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-03-02 (All day)
  Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says accusations by environmental charity are inaccurate and misleadingThe UK’s motor industry body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has rejected claims that new cars sold in the country are breaching emissions standards.
  A new report from Greenpeace alleges that 48 cars currently on sale fail to meet the latest Real Driving Emissions (RDE) emissions standards for nitrogen oxide (NOx). Howe
  
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• Trump plans to Impose stiff steel, aluminum tariffs

  01-03-2018 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Trump said he plans to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which would be one of his toughest actions yet to implement a hawkish trade agenda that risks antagonizing allies.
  
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• Jaguar I-Pace EV specs and pictures revealed

  01-03-2018 19:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,Crossover,SUV,Electric,LuxuryLooks familiar, doesn't it?Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace EV specs and pictures revealed Jaguar I-Pace EV specs and pictures revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• TOYOTA: Truck sales power 2nd straight gain

  01-03-2018 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota Motor Sales reported an increase in February sales compared with last year, marking two straight months of gains at both the Toyota and Lexus divisions on record demand for light trucks.
  
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• Lithia buys New Jersey stores from Prestige

  01-03-2018 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lithia Motors bought six stores from Prestige Family of Fine Cars group in New Jersey, further expanding its East Coast presence and adding $900 million in revenue.
  
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• Watch the Jaguar I-Pace live reveal

  01-03-2018 18:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Jaguar,Crossover,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceThe electric cat is finally here.Continue reading Watch the Jaguar I-Pace live reveal Watch the Jaguar I-Pace live reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 12:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford: Sales fall on big drop in SUV volume

  01-03-2018 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford U.S. sales fell nearly 7 percent in February as strong sales of its pickups couldn't overcome double-digit drops for the Escape crossover and its overall lineup of utility vehicles.
  
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• Jaguar I-Pace beats Tesla Model X from 0-60-0 in race video

  01-03-2018 17:59
  
  Lawrence Allan2018-03-01 18:25
  New video shows drag race alongside Tesla SUV as Jaguar's first electric car is revealed in production form Jaguar's glitzy reveal of the all-new I-Pace EV in production form is under way, but away from the main event the British carmaker has released a new video demonstrating it winning a drag race with a Tesla Model X (below).
  • New 2018 Jaguar I-Pace revealed
  The two all-electric SUVs go head-to-head at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez ePrix circu
  
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• GKN 2017 pre-tax profit down 16% to GBP572m

  01-03-2018 17:46
  GKN has unveiled 2017 Group profit before tax down 16% to GBP572m (US$786m) with its Driveline division showing organic sales growth of 9%.
  
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• FCA says Feb. U.S. sales drop 1.4 percent; fleet share at 26% of sales

  01-03-2018 17:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA saw its sales decline for an 18th consecutive month in February, falling 1.4 percent to 165,903 vehicles.
  
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• Australian government orders 2.7m vehicle Takata airbag recall, NZ MIA asks for help

  01-03-2018 17:43
  Australia's assistant minister to the treasurer, Michael Sukkar, has issued a compulsory recall for all 2.7m vehicles on the country's roads with defective Takata airbags, following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) safety investigation.
  
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• Bentley Bentayga by Mulliner is a one-off special edition with ties to horse racing

  01-03-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Etc.,Bentley,SUV,LuxuryContinue reading Bentley Bentayga by Mulliner is a one-off special edition with ties to horse racing Bentley Bentayga by Mulliner is a one-off special edition with ties to horse racing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lear names new heads for seating and e-systems

  01-03-2018 17:29
  Lear Corporation, the global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, has named Frank Orsini EVP and president of seating and Jeneanne Hanley SVP and president of e-systems.
  
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• New Mitsubishi Motors North America chief named

  01-03-2018 17:22
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has named Fred Diaz president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America from 1 April.
  
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• Talks on NAFTA autos impasse to be scheduled between rounds

  01-03-2018 17:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Officials from the United States, Mexico and Canada plan to discuss trade rules for auto production in North America if no progress is made on the issue in the current round of NAFTA negotiations.
  
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• GM Korea axes white collar staff - report

  01-03-2018 17:12
  General Motors Korea reportedly has started making white collar job cuts.
  
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• Honda CR-V getting a third row, hybrid release date at Geneva

  01-03-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,Honda,Europe,Crossover,SUV,Budget,HybridWe're surprised the new CR-V hasn't been available in Europe yet.Continue reading Honda CR-V getting a third row, hybrid release date at Geneva Honda CR-V getting a third row, hybrid release date at Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• DS 7 Crossback vs Volvo XC40

  01-03-2018 16:48
  
  2018-03-01 16:05
  We see how DS' first ever SUV fares against current premium class champThe DS brand has only been around for four years, and it’s having a tough time finding its feet in a crowded market. It began with the DS 3, a premium hatch that became a standalone model after a while under Citroen’s umbrella. It was followed by other cars, such as the DS 4 and DS 5.
  Now the fledgling marque with upmarket aspirations has its first proper SUV: the DS 7 Crossback. With distinctive
  
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• New Mercedes CLS 2018 review

  01-03-2018 16:46
  
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  Image 1 of 28 1 Mar, 2018 11:00pmAndy Pringle
  We get our first taste of the new third-generation Mercedes CLS by trying the range-topping AMG 53 versionCalling a car a four-door coupe may sound like a contradiction in terms, but with the arrival of the third-generation of the Mercedes CLS, it looks like the concept is here to stay.
  As well its new look, the 2018 CLS also brings a range of new engines and more equipment – much of it inherited from its dearer S-Class sibling. A
  
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• FJ Company Toyota Land Cruiser Drivers' Notes | The king of cool

  01-03-2018 16:46
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,Toyota,Quick Spins,SUV,Truck,Classics,Off-Road,SpecialtyIs this the $210,900 restomod for you?Continue reading FJ Company Toyota Land Cruiser Drivers' Notes | The king of cool FJ Company Toyota Land Cruiser Drivers' Notes | The king of cool originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Long-term test review: Honda Civic Type R GT

  01-03-2018 16:33
  
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  Image 1 of 18 3 Mar, 2018 11:00amJonathan Burn
  First report: Civic Type R hot hatch isn’t subtle, but its brash looks and huge pace have us hookedMileage: 2,682
  Economy: 31.0mpg
  We’ve only just waved goodbye to our 1.0-litre Honda Civic SR, which proved itself to be an honest, reliable and refined companion for reviews editor Rich Ingram. But the model we’re most excited about in the range is currently our favourite hot hatch: the Civic Type R.We know from our roa
  
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• Abarth to display 124 GT and 695 Rivale editions at Geneva

  01-03-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor ShowContinue reading Abarth to display 124 GT and 695 Rivale editions at Geneva Abarth to display 124 GT and 695 Rivale editions at Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA to review potential Magneti Marelli spinoff in Q2

  01-03-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it would review the possible spinoff of its Magneti Marelli unit in the second quarter.
  
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• Pininfarina's latest concept is a gull-winged sports car

  01-03-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Geneva Motor Show,Coupe,Concept CarsPininfarina also designed a sedan for Hybrid Kinetic.Continue reading Pininfarina's latest concept is a gull-winged sports car Pininfarina's latest concept is a gull-winged sports car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dow supplies customised adhesives to Aston Martin

  01-03-2018 15:33
  Dow Automotive Systems says its technical and engineering partnership with Aston Martin is set to continue as Aston Martin renews its model range and adds new models.  
  
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• February U.S. auto sales slip

  01-03-2018 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Light-vehicle sales in the United States dropped more than 2 percent in February as most major automakers posted declines and the market continued to cool. The SAAR came in above a historically strong 17 million for a sixth straight month.
  
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• Volkswagen teases the ID Vizzion autonomous car again

  01-03-2018 14:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Geneva Motor Show,Volkswagen,Sedan,Autonomous,Concept Cars,Electric,LuxuryVolkswagen gets up close and personal with some of the detailing on the autonomous I.D. Vizzion electric sedan concept.Continue reading Volkswagen teases the ID Vizzion autonomous car again Volkswagen teases the ID Vizzion autonomous car again originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• Volvo Cars launches investment fund for start-ups

  01-03-2018 14:16
  Geely-owned Volvo Cars has launched a new investment fund aimed at investing in technology start-ups around the globe.
  
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• New Nexteer Morocco plant to aid South Europe capacity

  01-03-2018 14:14
  Nexteer says its new EPS facility in Morocco will allow it to add to its South-West European capacity as the supplier looks to expand.
  
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• Hard Brexit threatens jobs and investment in UK automotive industry - The Engineer

  01-03-2018 13:43 via theengineer.co.uk
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  Hard Brexit threatens jobs and investment in UK automotive industry
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  Britain's automotive sector risks losing thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of pounds of inward investment if government proceeds with a hard Brexit. hard Brexit. These stark warnings are from a Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS ...
  'Hundreds of thousands' of automotive jobs at risk from no-deal BrexitThe Business Deskall 20 news articles »
  
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• Daimler Mobility Services buying all of car2go

  01-03-2018 13:36
  Daimler Mobility Services said it would buy the 25% stake in car2go Europe from joint venture partner Europcar Group.
  
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• Scania's first electric bus to operate in Ostersund

  01-03-2018 13:06
  Following trials, Scania's first battery electric bus, the Citywide Low Floor, will from mid-March be operated in regular traffic in the northern Swedish city of Östersund.
  
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• Kyocera develops new LCD panels for automotive head up displays

  01-03-2018 13:03
  Kyocera International announced a new line of high-performance, high-resolution liquid-crystal display (LCD) panels specifically designed for automotive Head-Up-Displays (HUDs).
  
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• Honda US builds its 25 millionth car

  01-03-2018 13:01
  Honda has built its 25 millionth car in the US, a 2018 Accord from the Marysville assembly plant in Ohio.
  
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• Supplier alliance seeks to minimize changes to fuel economy rules

  01-03-2018 12:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Suppliers, emission-control companies and advanced-material manufacturers are forming a coalition to thwart any large-scale attempt to reverse current auto emissions and fuel economy standards.
  
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• Pininfarina HK GT concept teased ahead of Geneva debut

  01-03-2018 12:45
  
  Lawrence Allan2018-03-01 12:05
  Design house Pininfarina creates "elegant and eco-sustainable Gran Turismo" four-seater with electric powertrainIllustrious design house Pininfarina is known for striking concept debuts at the Geneva Motor Show, and this year will be no different. A new teaser image of the HK GT has been released prior to the covers being pulled off next week.
  Described as an "elegant and eco-sustainable Gran Turismo", the sleek electric four-seater can be seen in much greater deta
  
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• Vietnam scraps ASEAN tariffs, but imports crash - ANALYSIS

  01-03-2018 12:23
  Vietnam has cut import tariffs to zero on completely built-up (CBU) vehicles originating from southeast Asia at the beginning of the year - the third cut in as many years as the country moved to fulfill its commitments under the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA).
  
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