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• McLaren's MSO makes this 720S supercar even more super

  07-03-2018 23:30
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,McLaren,Coupe,Performance,Supercars,Auto News RecapsContinue reading McLaren's MSO makes this 720S supercar even more super McLaren's MSO makes this 720S supercar even more super originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 17:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Carvana's Q4 net loss widens to $47.2 million

  07-03-2018 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Carvana's fourth-quarter net loss widened, while strong sales and revenue growth failed to match the retailer's prior guidance to Wall Street, which was not amused.
  
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• Senators call for another Takata airbag recall hearing

  07-03-2018 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Senators plan to convene a previously undisclosed hearing to focus on the status of Takata airbag inflator recalls, the largest and most complex recall process in auto history that some lawmakers say is too slow.
  
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• The most powerful non-turbo Porsche | 2018 Geneva Motor Show

  07-03-2018 22:14
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThe 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS has come, and glory with it.Continue reading The most powerful non-turbo Porsche | 2018 Geneva Motor Show The most powerful non-turbo Porsche | 2018 Geneva Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The GT3 RS is the most powerful non-turbo Porsche 911 | 2018 Geneva Motor Show

  07-03-2018 22:14
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThe 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS has come, and glory with it.Continue reading The GT3 RS is the most powerful non-turbo Porsche 911 | 2018 Geneva Motor Show The GT3 RS is the most powerful non-turbo Porsche 911 | 2018 Geneva Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Musk's $2.6 billion award supported by major Tesla shareholders

  07-03-2018 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two of Tesla's largest shareholders are supporting an unprecedented plan to award Elon Musk a compensation package valued at $2.6 billion.
  
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• This might be the new USPS mail truck

  07-03-2018 21:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,United States,Minivan/Van,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,FutureIt's definitely bigger.Continue reading This might be the new USPS mail truck This might be the new USPS mail truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM to step up Bolt production in drive for EV future

  07-03-2018 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors will increase production of the Chevrolet Bolt later this year to meet rising global demand for the battery-electric vehicle.
  
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• Morgan celebrates 50 years of the Plus 8 with special edition model

  07-03-2018 20:15
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Convertible,Lightweight,Luxury,PerformanceTwo versions in two different colors will be available.Continue reading Morgan celebrates 50 years of the Plus 8 with special edition model Morgan celebrates 50 years of the Plus 8 with special edition model originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Steel supplier plans to give employees $1,000 bonus

  07-03-2018 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the wake of President Donald Trump's plans to impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, U.S. steel supplier Zekelman Industries has vowed to grant an annual bonus to its employees.
  
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• Indian’s limited-edition bobber honors Jack Daniel’s Fire Brigade

  07-03-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Motorcycle,Luxury,PerformanceJust 177 examples, each individually numbered, will be produced globally.Continue reading Indian’s limited-edition bobber honors Jack Daniel’s Fire Brigade Indian’s limited-edition bobber honors Jack Daniel’s Fire Brigade originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler, Volvo executives skeptical over Geely alliance plan

  07-03-2018 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Executives at Daimler and Volvo question the viability and industrial logic of a plan by their major shareholder, China's Geely, to form an auto industry alliance to counter "tech invaders."
  
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• Nissan Smokin' Titan is custom made for BBQ lovers

  07-03-2018 18:50
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Truck,SpecialtyEverything you need for a BBQ party is here on this Nissan Titan.Continue reading Nissan Smokin' Titan is custom made for BBQ lovers Nissan Smokin' Titan is custom made for BBQ lovers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan in talks to buy France's Renault stake in merger prelude, report says

  07-03-2018 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Renault and alliance partner Nissan are discussing plans for a closer tie-up in which the Japanese carmaker would acquire the bulk of the French state's 15 percent Renault holding, Reuters reported.
  
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• GENEVA INTERVIEW - Cupra strategy director Antonino Labate

  07-03-2018 17:50
  We caught up with Antonino Labate, director of strategy, business development and operations at Cupra, Seat's newly spun off performance-minded sister brand. He discusses the genesis of the brand, the thinking behind launching with an SUV and how Cupra could develop in the future.
  
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• Kia Stinger GT Atlantica is a deep-blue limited edition

  07-03-2018 17:40
  
  Filed under:Kia,Sedan,PerformanceOnly 500 units planned for the special edition, which fuses east and westContinue reading Kia Stinger GT Atlantica is a deep-blue limited edition Kia Stinger GT Atlantica is a deep-blue limited edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Average rate on new-car loans at 8-year high

  07-03-2018 16:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last month, the average interest rate on a new-vehicle loan reached its highest level since the third quarter of 2009, as federal rate increases made last year trickled down to vehicle finance, Edmunds said.
  
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• Balance of auto loans linked to synthetic fraud soars

  07-03-2018 16:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  The outstanding balance on auto loans linked to suspected synthetic identity fraud more than tripled from 2012 to 2017, according to TransUnion.
  
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• 9 things we learned at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show

  07-03-2018 16:51
  
  2018-03-07 16:25
  The trends, technological marvels and interesting details we spotted at the 2018 Geneva Motor ShowIn some respects motor shows have changed very little in the years since Geneva first held its version of one in 1905. The old ‘room full of cars thronging with people looking at and talking about cars’ format has endured. In other ways, however, motor shows and the motors they show have evolved out of all recognition, to the point that a patron of Geneva 1905 teleported
  
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• 2019 Chevy Silverado medium-duty commercial trucks revealed

  07-03-2018 16:45
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,North America,Truck,Commercial VehiclesThese trucks boast some interesting new features.Continue reading 2019 Chevy Silverado medium-duty commercial trucks revealed 2019 Chevy Silverado medium-duty commercial trucks revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren's electric supercars are not quite there yet

  07-03-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,McLaren,Coupe,Electric,Future,Hybrid,Performance,SupercarsHybrid tech is where it's at.Continue reading McLaren's electric supercars are not quite there yet McLaren's electric supercars are not quite there yet originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hennessey planning Venom F5 speed record assault

  07-03-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsTweaks to the 8.0-liter twin-turbo V8 are still being contemplatedContinue reading Hennessey planning Venom F5 speed record assaultHennessey planning Venom F5 speed record assaultoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM Korea debt piling up

  07-03-2018 16:01
  Media reports in South Korea suggest that General Motors' Korean operations are facing mounting debt as GM struggles to find agreement on restructuring after announcing that one assembly plant is to close.
  
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• Chevy Bolt Incomplete is coming, with no back seat

  07-03-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,Hatchback,Commercial Vehicles,ElectricChevrolet begins sales of the Bolt Incomplete, a Bolt EV made for commercial use. It deletes the rear seat and other driver convenience features.Continue reading Chevy Bolt Incomplete is coming, with no back seat Chevy Bolt Incomplete is coming, with no back seat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kumho union protests sale to Chinese firm

  07-03-2018 15:56
  The Korea Development Bank's (KDP) decision to sell the assets of Kumho Tire to Chinese tyremaker Double Star contnues to meet opposition from the labour union of Kumho Tire, which will stage a partial strike this week. A bigger general strike could follow next week, the union says.
  
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• Best cars of the 2018 Geneva Motor Show

  07-03-2018 15:40
  
  Joe Holding2018-03-07 14:40
  The 2018 Geneva Motor Show has been stuffed with new metal. Here are the show’s best cars, as chosen by the Auto Express teamThe 2018 Geneva Motor Show has been just as frenetic as 2017's event, with a myriad of new production cars and concept vehicles making their debuts at the Geneva Palexpo in Switzerland.
  As expected, SUVs, electrification and the increasingly uncertain future of diesel have been underlying themes for the manufacturers in attendance, and as
  
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• VW Beetle will not get another encore

  07-03-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,Volkswagen,Convertible,Coupe,Minivan/Van,Electric,FutureVolkswagen's head of R&D says the New Beetle dies with this current generation. The I.D. Buzz EV will become the brand's heritage-inspired model.Continue reading VW Beetle will not get another encore VW Beetle will not get another encore originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia shows sketches of sleek new 2019 K900 sedan

  07-03-2018 15:10
  
  Filed under:Kia,Sedan,LuxuryContinue reading Kia shows sketches of sleek new 2019 K900 sedan Kia shows sketches of sleek new 2019 K900 sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 09:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Buick Regal GS First Drive Review | More power, style and doors

  07-03-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Buick,First Drives,Hatchback,SedanThe cabin was overall a good place to get down to business. But what it doesn't have is the plushness or refinement of an Audi or Acura, to say nothing of Mercedes or Lexus. Perhaps even more egregious are the gappy fit and finish of the interior.Continue reading 2018 Buick Regal GS First Drive Review | More power, style and doors 2018 Buick Regal GS First Drive Review | More power, style and doors originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018
  
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• Europeans, IMF, automakers tell Trump to step back from trade war

  07-03-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalAutomakers turn to Congress to try to shut him down.Continue reading Europeans, IMF, automakers tell Trump to step back from trade war Europeans, IMF, automakers tell Trump to step back from trade war originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan 'Smokin' Titan' redefines 'food truck'

  07-03-2018 14:44
  As US (and UK) viewers of the Food Network/Travel Channel shows Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Man v Food will know, Americans like BBQ, 'smokers' and 'tailgating' and Nissan is catering to that with the debut of what it claims is "the world's first fully integrated in-truck-bed smoker and mobile kitchen - a specially modified 2018 Titan XD Gas King Cab dubbed Smokin ' Titan".
  
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• As Cohn leaves White House, a win for hard-line tariff supporters

  07-03-2018 14:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Gary Cohn's departure from the White House is a victory for the protectionists who have sought to push President Donald Trump to fully embrace their views.
  
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• GM unveils expanded Chevy Silverado medium-duty truck lineup

  07-03-2018 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' new Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty truck will compete in more segments than initially expected, a strategy coinciding with the automaker's plan to expand and improve its commercial dealership network.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS: How are they different?

  07-03-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Luxury,Performance,ComparisonWe compare and contrastContinue reading Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS: How are they different? Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS: How are they different? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pagani's new projects: Huayra successor with manual gearbox, and an EV

  07-03-2018 13:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Pagani,Convertible,Coupe,Electric,Future,Luxury,PerformanceHoracio Pagani reveals his supercar company is working on a Huayra successor with a manual transmission, and an electric car due in 2025.Continue reading Pagani's new projects: Huayra successor with manual gearbox, and an EV Pagani's new projects: Huayra successor with manual gearbox, and an EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Mar 2018 07:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  E
  
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• GKN said to be near deal with Dana over auto unit tie-up

  07-03-2018 13:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  GKN is in advanced talks over a merger of its automotive unit with Dana, a deal that would complicate turnaround specialist Melrose's hostile bid for GKN, five sources familiar with the matter said.
  
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• GENEVA SHOW - Changes are a'coming

  07-03-2018 13:12
  The Geneva show has traditionally been seen as the European motoring industry's foremost new car showcase. While the 2018 event is similar to previous years - the rotating car platforms and strobe-lit press conferences remain - there's a growing sense that great changes are afoot. As Ken Ramirez, Nissan's head of sales and marketing observed - the kinds of questions being asked now simply didn't exist 10 years ago.
  
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• Nissan Juke updates aim to keep pace with crossover rivals

  07-03-2018 12:52
  
  Richard Ingram2018-03-07 11:50
  Big-selling Nissan Juke has been tweaked for 2018, with new styling, personalisation and technology optionsNissan looks to be extending the life of its big-selling Juke crossover, by implementing a series of MY18 updates – before the car is replaced later this year.
  While subtle, the changes include a new dark chrome V-motion grille, darkened headlamps and new alloy wheels designs. LED fog lights are now standard on Acenta grade and above, while new coloured
  
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• Ford schedules temporary layoffs in Wayne

  07-03-2018 12:38
  Ford has said it will temporarily layoff about 2,000 hourly employees at its Michigan assembly and stamping plants in Wayne. The factories are to undergo retooling to build the Ranger pickup and Bronco SUV.
  
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• Icona Nucleus autonomous electric MPV revealed

  07-03-2018 12:37
  
  Dean Gibson2018-03-07 11:45
  Italian design firm Icona unveils its fully autonomous Nucleus EV people carrier in GenevaIt's not only the big manufacturers that are promoting autonomous technology, as Italian design consultancy Icona revealed its Nucleus autonomous MPV at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. This fully autonomous six-seater people carrier is a development of the Icona Neo EV, which was shown in 2015. However, the Nucleus pushes technology even further.
  With its swooping lines and squashed
  
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• ‘If councils were more proactive, potholes wouldn’t be so dangerous’

  07-03-2018 12:18
  
  Steve Fowler2018-03-07 11:15
  With potholes costing UK motorists £730 million every year in car repairs, Steve Fowler falls foul of the claims processEver hit a pothole that’s damaged your car? I have. It happened on a road near my home, ‘maintained’ by Buckinghamshire County Council, and cost me £113 for a new tyre.
  I’m not alone. Damage to tyres, wheels, suspension, exhausts and bodywork caused by potholes costs UK motorists around £730 million every ye
  
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• Volvo Cars announces Polestar 1 launch markets

  07-03-2018 12:16
  Volvo Cars' Polestar 1, shown publicly at the Geneva show this week, following its global media reveal in Shanghai, China, in late 2017, will now initially be sold in 18 markets, up six from the 12 announced last month.
  
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• Fiat likely to restrict European range to 500 and Panda models

  07-03-2018 12:10
  
  Graham Hope2018-03-07 11:00
  Boss says he's 'not killing Fiat' but Alfa and Maserati are earmarked for growth in Europe leaving Fiat with a small car roleFiat Chrysler Automobiles boss Sergio Marchionne admitted at the Geneva Motor Show that the Italian brand was becoming less relevant in the European market. 
  And as he seeks to drive FCA into profitability, he said tough decisions needed to be made and cited Lancia, which now sells only the Ypsilon, as an example of what might be in store f
  
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• Continental and CITC create JV for 48V mild hybrid systems

  07-03-2018 12:03
  Continental and Chinese automotive supplier and battery manufacturer CITC (Sichuan Chengfei Integration Technology Co., Ltd.) will establish a joint venture for the development and production of 48-volt battery systems for the automotive industry.
  
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• Dow adhesives boost durability and lightweighting in EV battery packs

  07-03-2018 11:56
  Dow says that the application of its adhesives in battery packs are helping to ensure the long-life of the packs and contributing to lighter weight in EVs.
  
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• GENEVA SHOW - Ssangyong plans electric offroader

  07-03-2018 11:44
  South Korean brand Ssangyong is upping its game with the launch of a vastly improved and more sophisticated Rexton SUV and will make a technology leap in two years time with the launch of an all electric, fully off road capable model based on the Korando.
  
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• The cars you might have missed at Geneva 2018

  07-03-2018 11:40
  
  Lawrence Allan2018-03-08 12:30
  A gallery of all the new machinery that you might not have seen in the Geneva Motor Show coverageThe Geneva Motor Show is one of the world's biggest new car events, and every carmaker from the small to the multinational is vying for your attention.
  The glitzy show stands are packed with new models, and the sheer size of some of the mainstream carmaker's displays means they're difficult to miss. Most of the attention was taken by the Toyota Supra, Audi A6,
  
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• Say hello to the 1,800bhp Corbellati Missile

  07-03-2018 11:32
  
  Dean Gibson2018-03-07 11:20
  Italian supercar packs a 9.0-litre twin-turbo V8 and aerodynamics designed to break 300mphIf you thought Pagani built the rarest and most exclusive Italian supercars, think again. This is the Corbellati Missile, a new hypercar that's designed to deliver the ultimate performance. The Italian manufacturer used the 2018 Geneva Motor Show to unveil this new model, which packs some seriously huge numbers to become what its manufacturer claims will be 'the fastest hypercar
  
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• GENEVA SHOW - Volvo Cars' Chinese Polestar plant on schedule

  07-03-2018 11:27
  Polestar, Volvo Cars' new electric  performance brand, is on track to have its first plant up and running in Chengdu, China, by the middle of next year with initial plans to make 500 models annually.
  
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• End of the road for diesel Subarus

  07-03-2018 11:05
  
  Stuart Milne2018-03-07 10:04
  Bosses confirm Subaru will end production of diesel engines with supplies likely to run out in mid 2019Subaru will not continue to offer diesel engines in its range according to UK boss Chris Graham. Speaking to Auto Express at the Geneva Motor Show, he said: “We can only sell what the manufacturer produces, and moving forward it looks like they will probably not be producing any diesels.
  “We’re working very hard, particularly in Scotland and N
  
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