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• Hyundai poaches another BMW M exec to run high-performance N division

  02-03-2018 23:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,BMW,Hyundai,PerformanceHyundai poaches a third BMW M executive for a leadership role in its N high-performance division.Continue reading Hyundai poaches another BMW M exec to run high-performance N division Hyundai poaches another BMW M exec to run high-performance N division originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda rotary engine returning in 2019 as EV range extender, exec says

  02-03-2018 23:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Rumormill,Mazda,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricContinue reading Mazda rotary engine returning in 2019 as EV range extender, exec says Mazda rotary engine returning in 2019 as EV range extender, exec says originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lear appoints new chiefs for seating and e-systems

  02-03-2018 22:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lear named Frank Orsini president of its seating division and Jeneanne Hanley president of the supplier's e-systems division -- Orsini's former position.
  
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• Genesis creates 5 special G90s for the Academy Awards

  02-03-2018 22:02
  
  Filed under:Sedan,Luxury,GenesisWe'd love to see Genesis build bespoke cars for customers.Continue reading Genesis creates 5 special G90s for the Academy Awards Genesis creates 5 special G90s for the Academy Awards originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford signals expansion of Chariot shuttle service to Detroit

  02-03-2018 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fordappears to be planning an expansion of its Chariot shuttle service into its home state of Michigan.
  
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• NAFTA talks soured, hamstrung by Trump steel trade war threats

  02-03-2018 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump's threats to unleash a trade war over steel crushed any hopes of substantial progress in talks to rework NAFTA, pitching negotiators into a political maelstrom and heightening fears for the trade deal's future.
  
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• 2019 Cadillac XT4 almost revealed in Oscar commercial

  02-03-2018 21:15
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryCadillac is getting the crossovers it needs.Continue reading 2019 Cadillac XT4 almost revealed in Oscar commercial 2019 Cadillac XT4 almost revealed in Oscar commercial originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 GMC Terrain Drivers' Notes Review | Summon the Druids, it's a better Equinox

  02-03-2018 20:07
  
  Filed under:GMC,Quick Spins,Crossover,SUV,DieselIt's so much better than before ... too bad about the shifter.Continue reading 2018 GMC Terrain Drivers' Notes Review | Summon the Druids, it's a better Equinox 2018 GMC Terrain Drivers' Notes Review | Summon the Druids, it's a better Equinox originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA, Mazda, Ford band together for Takata airbag recall outreach program in Houston

  02-03-2018 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford, Mazda and FCA have banded together to implement an outreach program in Houston to locate owners of certain older vehicles with potentially lethal Takata airbag inflators and schedule repairs.
  
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• Carmakers tone down their booth models in Geneva

  02-03-2018 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers such as Toyota and Nissan have decided to tone down the appearance of their human models in Geneva, marking a potential sea change for an industry that has long pandered to male customers.
  
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• UK driving licences could be invalid in EU countries after Brexit

  02-03-2018 17:02
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-03-02 16:20
  Warning comes as EU Commission flags “end of mutual recognition” of UK driving licences following BrexitBritish motorists travelling to EU countries could face fresh difficulties following Brexit, after European Commission documents highlighted the UK’s departure from the European Union could see an end to the “mutual recognition” of UK driving licences.
  Slides from an EU Commission meeting, while flagged as being “for presentati
  
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• Detroit auto show organizers consider moving to October

  02-03-2018 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Detroit auto show, faced with growing competition and the departure of several brands such as Mercedes, is considering a move from its typical January run dates to October.
  
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• Trump invites 'easy to win' trade war as tariff anger spreads

  02-03-2018 16:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump invited a trade war after slapping tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, daring other countries to act on threats of retaliation.
  
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• Cadillac previews XT4 crossover in new Oscar ads

  02-03-2018 16:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cadillac is giving consumers their first official look at the all-new XT4 compact crossover, which introduces a new design language for the venerable luxury American brand.
  
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• Lexus LS vs Audi A8 vs Mercedes S-Class

  02-03-2018 16:14
  
  2018-03-04 10:00
  Is the new hybrid Lexus LS the chief exec’s choice? We find out as it meets the hi-tech Audi A8 and Mercedes S-ClassLexus is aiming to shake up the luxury car market with its new LS, but it faces a tough task. Even in this high-end class, there’s no shortage of new contenders.
  The LS 500h is the latest model to join the flagship executive ranks, and in a sector where space, comfort and tech take centre stage, there are some interesting engineering details that make i
  
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• EVgo announces 'simplified and lowered pricing' for fast charging

  02-03-2018 16:02
  EVgo, a major US network of public electric vehicle (EV) DC Fast charging stations, has announced simplified and lowered pricing that goes into effect immediately.
  
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• Glickenhaus Boot to conquer volcanos, deserts — and the Bering Strait

  02-03-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Celebrities,Truck,Concept Cars,Off-Road,SpecialtyWhile it doesn't need roads, or even dry land, it'll be road legalContinue reading Glickenhaus Boot to conquer volcanos, deserts — and the Bering Strait Glickenhaus Boot to conquer volcanos, deserts — and the Bering Strait originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 configurator is now live

  02-03-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,Convertible,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceThe Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 configurator goes live, offering cheap and expensive thrills.Continue reading Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 configurator is now live Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 configurator is now live originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Volvo S60 sneak peak from Volvo's CEO

  02-03-2018 14:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Volvo,SedanIt looks good, from what we can see.Continue reading 2019 Volvo S60 sneak peak from Volvo's CEO 2019 Volvo S60 sneak peak from Volvo's CEO originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo shows off Roger Moore's saintly Volvo 1800 S

  02-03-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Misc. Auto Shows,Volvo,Automotive History,Coupe,ClassicsEven though Aston Martins and especially the DB5 are inseparably linked with James Bond lore, the late Roger Moore never drove an Aston Martin in a 007 film. Moore's disco-era Bond was instead seen in a flashy, wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit, and only in "The Persuaders" or "Cannonball Run" did he choose an Aston. But before any of those cars, before Moore's Bond career, there's one specific long-nosed coupe of Italianate
  
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• Bentley Bentayga goes all horsey with one-off special edition by Mulliner

  02-03-2018 14:27
  
  James Wilson2018-03-02 13:25
  Bentley has announced a bespoke Bentayga by Mulliner pitched at the global equestrian communityBentley has announced a one-of-a-kind special edition Bentayga by Mulliner, inspired by the UK’s rich equestrian history. The exclusive Bentley Bentayga SUV, which comes painted in the lavish sounding ‘lustrous spruce’ shade (which looks a lot like British Racing Green), acts as a celebration of the marque’s partnership with The Jockey Club –&n
  
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• New Touring Sciadipersia coupe heading to Geneva

  02-03-2018 14:25
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-03-02 13:30
  Italian coachbuilders Touring Supperleggera have uncovered the Sciadipersia, which is based on Maserati Gran Turismo Italian coachbuilder Touring Supperleggera has revealed its Geneva show star, the Touring Sciadipersia. Only 10 examples will be produced after a loyal customer commissioned the project.  
  The four-door coupe is based on a Maserati Gran Turismo chassis but cloaked in a distinctive body. The elongated bonnet plunges towards a narrow grille an
  
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• Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Giulia Quadrifoglio NRING editions celebrate lap records

  02-03-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Alfa Romeo,Convertible,Sedan,SUV,Luxury,Performance,SpecialtyAlfa Romeo's bringing limited edition Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio NRING editions to the Geneva Motor Show, among its half-dozen star cars.Continue reading Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Giulia Quadrifoglio NRING editions celebrate lap records Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Giulia Quadrifoglio NRING editions celebrate lap records originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:20:00 EST.Please see our ter
  
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• Toyota, suppliers to invest $2.8 billion in self-driving cars

  02-03-2018 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota and its top two suppliers said they will plow $2.8 billion into a new company to create the software that runs self-driving cars.
  
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• Geely nibbles at Daimler - the week

  02-03-2018 13:36
  Normally, someone buying a minor slice of someone else doesn't attract much interest but when it's Geely, owner or significant stakeholder of the Volvo Cars (and Polestar), Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, Proton, Lotus, the London EV Company (traditional 'black cab' maker) and Yuan Cheng New Energy Commercial Vehicle brands, well, you lot sit up and take notice.
  
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• Hands-On Tech - Peugeot 3008

  02-03-2018 13:34
  Sixth in our Hands-On-Tech (HOT) reporting series, we take a look at the Peugeot 3008's i-Cockpit technology. Taking you through the top-spec connectivity features offered by manufacturers in detail, we look to benchmark the connectivity functionality based on various test criteria. Having won European Car of the Year 2017, the Peugeot 3008 set a high expectation. Where technology was concerned, however, it offers more style than substance.
  
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• Jaguar launches its electric SUV

  02-03-2018 13:19
  Tata Motors' Jaguar has launched its five passenger I-Pace SUV with 90kWh lithium ion battery using 432 pouch cells and a claimed range of up to 298 miles (WLTP cycle).
  
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• Ford Aquitaine site doubt as unions summoned to Paris

  02-03-2018 12:49
  Crunch talks are currently (2 March) underway in Paris between French Finance Minister, Bruno Le Maire, several unions and local politicians, as the future of Ford Aquitaine Industries and its 910 staff (FAI) continues to be a major doubt.
  
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• “The Jaguar I-Pace is the first salvo across the bows of Tesla”

  02-03-2018 12:40
  
  John McIlroy2018-03-02 11:45
  Deputy editor John McIlroy takes a look at the new Jaguar I-Pace, the British brand's first pure-electric carAnd so it begins. The Jaguar I-Pace, revealed last night via an online presentation heavy on celebrity and heavier still on self-congratulation, is the first salvo across the bows of Tesla from an established, ‘premium’ manufacturer. The British brand is desperately proud to have brought a pure-electric car of this type to market before Audi or Mer
  
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• Polestar names China president

  02-03-2018 12:40
  Polestar, Geely owned Volvo Cars' new electric performance brand, has appointed August Wu as the new Polestar China president, reporting to global CEO, Thomas Ingenlath.
  
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• Thyssenkrupp adds a plant in Hungary

  02-03-2018 12:39
  Thyssenkrupp says it has opened a further automotive components plant in Hungary today.
  
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• NIO wins approval for autonomous vehicle testing in Shanghai

  02-03-2018 12:24
  Electric vehicle maker NIO says it has obtained the permit required for testing autonomous vehicles on public roads in Shanghai. The permit was issued by the Shanghai Municipal Government, becoming the first company to receive such a permit in China.
  
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• Cupra e-Racer concept: new electric touring car from SEAT’s performance brand

  02-03-2018 12:20
  
  Stephen Errity2018-03-02 11:20
  SEAT’s new Cupra performance brand is heading on track and the e-Racer electric race car concept points the waySEAT's newly spun-off Cupra performance brand has taken the wraps off the Cupra e-Racer electric touring-car concept.
  Although visually similar outside to the conventionally powered SEAT Leon TCR touring car, the e-Racer is 100% electric, promising over 400bhp of 'continuous power' and 670bhp of 'peak power' for short bursts.
  • Tesla Model S bas
  
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• GKN "confident" as supplier confirms Dana talks

  02-03-2018 11:48
  GKN Driveline says it is "very, very confident" its customers will continue to give full backing to the supplier as its parent Group battles a bid from manufacturing investor, Melrose.
  
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• ‘Brand new cost price cars could be game-changers’

  02-03-2018 11:23
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-03-04 16:00
  Mike Rutherford wonders if more car buyers should pursue ‘cost price’ car deals at dealershipsStep into normal high street shops, stores or supermarkets, demand your preferred factory-fresh products at the same prices they paid for them, then watch the sales assistants chuckle... or ask you to leave.
  Usually, unless retail outlets or manufacturers receive state handouts or subsidies from elsewhere, they’re unprofitable, therefore insolvent, and &
  
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• New US tariffs on steel and aluminium will push prices up - Toyota

  02-03-2018 11:20
  Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has warned that the Trump administration's plan to introduce US import duties on steel and aluminium will hurt automakers and push up prices.
  
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• Trump rattles markets with tariffs on steel, aluminium

  02-03-2018 10:57
  US president Donald Trump last night announced to the world that import tariffs on steel and aluminium would be hiked as part of his stated ambition of reviving the country's raw materials processing sectors.
  
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• Ex-BMW M execs to drive Hyundai's new N division

  02-03-2018 10:44
  Hyundai Motor has officially launched a new division to grow its motorsport and high performance car operations.
  
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• EMotorWerks expands into Europe with JuiceBox charging station

  02-03-2018 10:43
  EmotorWerks says it is to expand into Europe and release its JuiceBox Pro 32 EV charging station.
  
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• Mahle to sell JV HBPO shares to Plastic Omnium

  02-03-2018 10:10
  Mahle is to sell its shares in the joint venture Hella Behr Plastic Omnium (HBPO) to fellow shareholder, Plastic Omnium.
  
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• Doll named CEO of Subaru of America; N.A. boss Nakamura becomes global president

  02-03-2018 09:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tom Doll, the longtime face of Subaru of America and architect behind an ongoing run of soaring sales, has been named its CEO in management changes announced Friday in Tokyo.
  
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• GKN confirms talks with Dana over share deal for automotive unit - Financial Times

  02-03-2018 08:32 via ft.com
  Financial Times
  GKN confirms talks with Dana over share deal for automotive unit
  Financial Times
  GKN has confirmed it is in talks about a “combination” of its automotive business with US-based Dana that would be “effected mainly in equity” after news of the talks leaked on Thursday evening. The engineering group, which is battling a hostile ...
  GKN confirms deal talks with Dana on automotive unitTelegraph.co.uk
  GKN in talks with Dana over automotive tie-upBelfast Telegra
  
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• Jaguar's first production EV is finally here

  02-03-2018 04:24
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoTranscript: Jaguar goes all-electric with the production 2019 I-Pace. The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace has been revealed in Graz, Austria ahead of its public debut in Geneva. Originally revealed back in 2016 as a concept, the EV has been heavily influenced by the C-X75 supercar concept. The I-Pace is Jaguar's first all-electric vehicle and will include a 90 kWh battery with a range of 240 miles. Jaguar says it can recharge to 80% in just 40 minutes on a 100
  
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• Jaguar's first ever production EV is finally here

  02-03-2018 04:24
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoTranscript:Jaguar goes all-electric with the production 2019 I-Pace. The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace has been revealed in Graz, Austria ahead of its public debut in Geneva. Originally revealed back in 2016 as a concept, the EV has been heavily influenced by the C-X75 supercar concept. The I-Pace is Jaguar’s first all-electric vehicle and will include a 90 kWh battery with a range of 240 miles. Jaguar says it can recharge to 80% in just 40 minutes on
  
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• 2019 GMC Sierra Denali MultiPro tailgate and CarbonPro bed explained

  02-03-2018 01:05
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,GM,GMC,TruckThe Silverado isn't getting either of these.Continue reading 2019 GMC Sierra Denali MultiPro tailgate and CarbonPro bed explained 2019 GMC Sierra Denali MultiPro tailgate and CarbonPro bed explained originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 19:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers reeling over Trump steel, aluminum tariffs

  02-03-2018 00:50
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/LegalU.S. steel and aluminum companies were pleased, however.Continue reading Automakers reeling over Trump steel, aluminum tariffs Automakers reeling over Trump steel, aluminum tariffs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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