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• Laguna Seca getting another awkward name with WeatherTech sponsorship

  12-03-2018 22:57
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Mazda,Parts and AccessoriesIt adds another word.Continue reading Laguna Seca getting another awkward name with WeatherTech sponsorship Laguna Seca getting another awkward name with WeatherTech sponsorship originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Citroen C4 Cactus PureTech 110 petrol UK review

  12-03-2018 21:11
  
  12 Mar, 2018 8:30pmJames Brodie
  Big changes set the facelifted C4 Cactus up to challenge for Citroen in both the hatchback and SUV segmentsCarmakers go to varying lengths with facelifts of their cars, though few mid-life updates you’ll see this year will be quite as extensive as the one performed on the new 2018 Citroen C4 Cactus. Not only has Citroen changed it significantly from a design point of view, the new Cactus is pushing into new market territory.
  While the previous C4 Cactus was
  
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• Come see all the cool cars in Geneva that we don't get in America

  12-03-2018 21:10
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Videos,Geneva Motor Show,Isuzu,Suzuki,Citroen,Peugeot,Renault,SEAT,Skoda,Coupe,Hatchback,Truck,Wagon,PerformanceYes, there are manual diesel-powered wagons.Continue reading Come see all the cool cars in Geneva that we don't get in AmericaCome see all the cool cars in Geneva that we don't get in Americaoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota to provide 10,000 connected vehicles to Avis' fleet

  12-03-2018 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota's data-harvesting startup, Toyota Connected, has inked a multiyear deal with Avis Budget Group that will supply 10,000 connected vehicles to Avis Car Rental.
  
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• Tesla targeted by new UAW complaint with NLRB

  12-03-2018 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla is facing another complaint from the UAW over allegations that it retaliated against workers involved in unionizing efforts at its factory in Fremont, Calif.
  
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• Jeep's 3-row crossover SUV caught inside and out

  12-03-2018 20:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,Crossover,SUVIt looks like the Grand Commander that was leaked earlier.Continue reading Jeep's 3-row crossover SUV caught inside and out Jeep's 3-row crossover SUV caught inside and out originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla's production problems spawn a legion of Model 3 stalkers

  12-03-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla hysteria knows no bounds, especially when it comes to the Model 3 sedan. There's no shortage of stalkers hunting for one of the most elusive numbers in the auto industry -- Model 3 production.
  
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• Tilton puts her Zohar funds into bankruptcy

  12-03-2018 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  New York financier and Dura CEO Lynn Tilton has put her Zohar investment funds, a key element of her distressed debt empire and the subject of several legal battles, into Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
  
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• Tesla suspended Model 3 production last month to fix automation

  12-03-2018 18:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Sedan,Electric,Luxury,Performance"This is not unusual and is in fact common in production ramps like this," says Tesla.Continue reading Tesla suspended Model 3 production last month to fix automation Tesla suspended Model 3 production last month to fix automation originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GENEVA INTERVIEW - Nissan Europe SVP of sales and marketing Ken Ramirez

  12-03-2018 17:46
  Ken Ramirez is Nissan Europe's recently appointed senior vice president sales and marketing. We caught up with him at the 2018 Geneva show to talk about the cars on display and the brand's plans for an electrified future.
  
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• Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2018 prototype review

  12-03-2018 17:30
  
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  Image 1 of 15 12 Mar, 2018 11:00pmThomas Geiger
  We’ve driven a prototype version of the forthcoming Porsche Cayenne PHEV. Could it soon be our new top SUV pick?Diesel? Don’t ask Stefan Fegg about diesel. Because if there is one word the Porsche engineer doesn’t want to hear any more, then that is it. But Fegg has been working hard to side-step the issue, and the outcome of his efforts will be in UK dealers very soon. Despite the fact it hasn’t been officiall
  
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• Aston Martin lead designer doesn't fear the future

  12-03-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Aston Martin,Coupe,Electric,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,SupercarsReichman is cautiously optimistic about the future of the traditional sports car.Continue reading Aston Martin lead designer doesn't fear the future Aston Martin lead designer doesn't fear the future originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China's WM Motor open to U.S. IPO, shrugging off trade tensions

  12-03-2018 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  WM Motor, a Chinese company with plans to sell an electric SUV this year, is open to holding an initial public stock offering in the United States as its founder shrugs off a potential trade war.
  
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• 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE spy shots show new bumpers and tailgate

  12-03-2018 16:55
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,GMC,TruckToned down compared to the Sierra Denali.Continue reading 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE spy shots show new bumpers and tailgate 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE spy shots show new bumpers and tailgate originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford to offer 2019 Mustang GT California Special

  12-03-2018 16:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The special edition Ford Mustang GT California Special goes on sale this summer and includes unique badging and interior design.
  
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• Caterham Seven review

  12-03-2018 16:30
  
  The Seven has its roots way back in 1957. Designed originally by Lotus founder Colin Chapman nearly 60 years ago, the first Seven looked similar to how it does today, proving that the recipe has remained pure and true to the car’s original values.
  In 1973 Caterham bought the rights to build the Seven and has being doing so ever since, offering buyers a brilliantly British open-top two-seater sports car experience. Over the years the Seven has steadily evolved to deliver more power and perf
  
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• Brabham reveals name and exhaust note of new sports car

  12-03-2018 16:25
  
  Filed under:Videos,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsIt should be revealed in May.Continue reading Brabham reveals name and exhaust note of new sports car Brabham reveals name and exhaust note of new sports car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Acura to unveil 2019 RDX production version in New York

  12-03-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Acura,Crossover,LuxuryAlso debuting will be the sporty A-Spec variant, shown in teaser imageContinue reading Acura to unveil 2019 RDX production version in New YorkAcura to unveil 2019 RDX production version in New Yorkoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin working on mid-engine Valkyrie ‘brother’ to rival McLaren P1

  12-03-2018 16:04
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Aston Martin,Coupe,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsAston Martin working on another mid-engined car, a $1.4M hypercar to outdo the Ferrari LaFerrari and challenge the McLaren BP23.Continue reading Aston Martin working on mid-engine Valkyrie ‘brother’ to rival McLaren P1 Aston Martin working on mid-engine Valkyrie ‘brother’ to rival McLaren P1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use o
  
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• New Brabham Automotive BT62 to be revealed in May - AutoExpress

  12-03-2018 15:50 via autoexpress.co.uk
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  New Brabham Automotive BT62 to be revealed in May
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  Newly-formed Brabham Automotive has revealed its first new model will be called 'BT62', and is set to be revealed in May. The mystery vehicle is teased in a new video (above), previewing its throaty exhaust soundtrack. Little is known about the new car ...and more »
  
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• New Brabham Automotive BT62 to be revealed in May

  12-03-2018 15:28
  
  Lawrence Allan2018-03-12 14:50
  Mystery model teased in engine note video, relaunching of one of the most historic names in British motorsportNewly-formed Brabham Automotive has revealed its first new model will be called 'BT62', and is set to be revealed in May. The mystery vehicle is teased in a new video (above), previewing its throaty exhaust soundtrack.Little is known about the new car, and we're yet to see any sort of indication as to whether this is a road or racing model. The exhaust note
  
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• UK test facility readies for 5G R&D

  12-03-2018 15:08
  UK independent auto industry test company Millbrook said it would bcome the UK's first independent 5G test bed for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs).
  
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• 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel economy revealed, slightly less than old model

  12-03-2018 14:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,Fuel Efficiency,Sedan,HybridIt should drive great, though.Continue reading 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel economy revealed, slightly less than old model 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel economy revealed, slightly less than old model originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Millbrook adding EV testing facilities

  12-03-2018 14:39
  Independent auto industry test facility Millbrook said it was "making a significant investment in the people, equipment and facilities needed to test anything from cells to large batteries and electric powertrains".
  
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• Melrose 'final offer' for GKN

  12-03-2018 14:38
  Investor company Melrose has issued a 'final offer' as part of its hostile bid to take control of GKN. The latest bid has been increased by around 10%.
  
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• 2018 Honda Accord struggles to move units

  12-03-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Honda,SedanWidespread accolades, but dealers cite uncompetitive lease termsContinue reading 2018 Honda Accord struggles to move units 2018 Honda Accord struggles to move units originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche — yes, now even Porsche — is working on a flying car

  12-03-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Porsche,Autonomous,Concept Cars,Future,SpecialtyPorsche global sales chief Detlev von Platen reveals the Stuttgart carmaker is working on a "flying sports car."Continue reading Porsche — yes, now even Porsche — is working on a flying car Porsche — yes, now even Porsche — is working on a flying car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla suspended Model 3 production in late February

  12-03-2018 13:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla temporarily suspended production of the Model 3 electric sedan at its lone auto plant for a week in late February, a planned breather that ultimately may help increase output of the closely watched vehicle.
  
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• Ferrari hybrid V8 arriving next year, could power Ferrari SUV

  12-03-2018 13:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Ferrari,Coupe,SUV,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceFerrari CEO Sergio Marchionne says the sports car maker will introduce a hybrid V8 next year.Continue reading Ferrari hybrid V8 arriving next year, could power Ferrari SUV Ferrari hybrid V8 arriving next year, could power Ferrari SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Buick will cease using ‘Buick’ badge on vehicles from 2019

  12-03-2018 13:21
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Buick,Crossover,Sedan,WagonThe 2019 Buick Envision doesn't have a 'Buick' badge. The carmaker tells GM Authority that 'Buick' badges will disappear from the whole lineup from 2019.Continue reading Buick will cease using ‘Buick’ badge on vehicles from 2019 Buick will cease using ‘Buick’ badge on vehicles from 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 08:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email thi
  
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• First two months' production and sales point to a strong 2018 in Brazil

  12-03-2018 12:48
  The course of the Brazilian auto industry's recovery is holding straight after the first two months of 2018: production and registrations of new motor vehicles achieved double digit growth.
  
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• Nexteer works with OEMs on steer-by-wire technology

  12-03-2018 12:41
  Nexteer says it is evaluating its steer-by-wire (SbW) system with unnamed OEMs as it moves to a production date for the technology by 2022/23.
  
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• Union urges Ford to convert UK diesel plants to build electric cars

  12-03-2018 12:37
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-03-12 12:00
  Unite union says Dagenham and Bridgend plants “must be repurposed” to build electric models and battery techA leading trade union has urged Ford to adapt two of its key engine manufacturing plants to make batteries and components for electric vehicles.
  The call comes after diesel sales fell by 17 per cent in 2017, while Jaguar Land Rover - which currently builds some of its engines at Ford’s Bridgend plant - plans to shift production away from the
  
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• Wages not only pull for Nexteer as Visegrad 4 boom

  12-03-2018 12:23
  Nexteer says simply bowing to surging wage inflation across Central Europe is not the only way to address severe labour challenges currently besetting the region.
  
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• Vietnam sales plunge 29% in February

  12-03-2018 11:51
  New vehicle sales in Vietnam fell sharply in February, by almost 29% to 12,221 units from 17,160 units in the same month of last year, according to member data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
  
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• Groupe PSA/NDC to assemble SKD Opel/Peugeot vehicles in Namibia

  12-03-2018 11:08
  Groupe PSA and the Namibian government have signed an investment agreement facilitating the joint-venture agreement between Groupe PSA and Namibia Development Corporation (NDC) to assemble SKD Opel and Peugeot vehicles in Walvis Bay.
  
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• New Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport 2018 review

  12-03-2018 10:52
  
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  Image 1 of 11 12 Mar, 2018 10:00amJames Brodie
  We try the limited edition Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport, which features unique styling cues inside and outThe Mazda MX-5 has possibly the richest heritage of special edition models of any car ever made. In its near 30-year life and across the model’s countless global markets, the number of limited run spin-offs is very hard to keep track of. 
  Here in Britain we’ve had our fair share of quirky MX-5s, and 2018 sees a new one enter
  
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• Posco, Samsung SDI to build EV battery cathode plant in Chile

  12-03-2018 10:36
  South Korea's Posco and Samsung SDI are to invest jointly in a new factory for cathodes for lithium-ion batteries in Chile, a move that will help them secure future supplies of raw materials for such EV batteries.
  
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• Posco in lithium partnership with Australia's Pilbara

  12-03-2018 10:31
  South Korea's Posco has acquired a 4.75% stake and convertible bonds in Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals, according to reports in South Korea.
  
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• Chinese automotive brands on the rise in brand value rankings - The Drum

  12-03-2018 08:14 via thedrum.com
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  Chinese automotive brands on the rise in brand value rankings
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  Chinese automotive brands such as Haval, Geely, Baojun, BYD and JAC are experiencing strong growth as the world's largest auto market embraces its local brands. The findings, from Brand Finance's Most Valuable Auto Brands report, revealed that while ...
  
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• What killed a deal between FCA and Geely?

  12-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last summer, after Automotive News reported that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles had a Chinese suitor, FCA said it had had no contact with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.
  
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• Volvo electric brand Polestar aims for smooth production rollout

  12-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Satisfying its first customers will be crucial for the new Volvo electrified performance brand, Polestar.
  
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• U.S. aluminum surge relies on Canada

  12-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Putting tariffs on imported steel and aluminum reveals a stark new reality: The U.S. auto industry's plunge into aluminum content is reliant on Canada.
  
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• Toyota's C-HR still playing catch-up

  12-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota had high hopes for the stylish C-HR subcompact crossover, but the experience in the U.S. has shown that looks are only skin deep.
  
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• Mexico relieved over steel, aluminum exemption, but still wary about NAFTA

  12-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The exemption of Mexico steel and aluminum tariffs was a lifeline for the renegotiation of NAFTA, but Mexican officials still fear issue could be used as a bargaining chip to force concessions.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz pushing CPO sales

  12-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the number of vehicles coming off lease rises, Mercedes is incentivizing dealerships and consumers to push certified preowned sales.
  
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• Lexus UX has the heart of a hatch

  12-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lexus designed its first subcompact crossover to look like an SUV but tuned it to drive like a hatchback.
  
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• Inventories on steady ground as March starts

  12-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Inventories of unsold new cars and light trucks were steady at the start of March vs. last year, while the balance between cars and trucks improved.
  
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• Industry changes mean new plants make less local economic impact

  12-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Landing an auto plant is a colossal economic win for a community #8212; but not quite the win it was a decade ago.
  
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• Hinrich Woebcken hatches plan to Americanize VW brand

  12-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Forty years ago, Volkswagen Group of America's Hinrich Woebcken spent a year as a high school exchange student in New York. Now he's drawing on that past in the latest effort to fashion the company as American -- at least in spirit.
  
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