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• Lego Mack Anthem semi-truck kit wants to haul away our money

  13-03-2018 23:45
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,DieselLego has done it again: It has created yet another awesome automotive model kit that's calling out to our wallets. In this case, it's a Lego Technic kit of the Mack Anthem semi-truck. It's a particularly realistic-looking model, capturing the real truck's blocky exterior to a T, especially the bold vertical chrome bars in the grille. The tiny Mack bulldog hood ornament is a great touch, too. The interior is fully detailed, with seats and the
  
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• Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen expands on brand's future

  13-03-2018 23:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Read This,Cadillac,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceCadillac president Johan de Nysschen chatted with journalists at a recent roundtable, expounding on everything from domestic racing to Chinese manufacturing. The brand's been doing a slow burn on rolling out new products and increasing sales, but admittedly, there was a lot of work to do. After closing out last year 0.8 percent down in the U.S., the domestic luxury brand is more than 5 percent up so far this year, thanks t
  
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• U.S. charges fifth official in UAW-FCA scandal

  13-03-2018 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former UAW official Keith Mickens has been charged in federal court in connection with the UAW-FCA corruption scandal, the latest in an investigation that has produced four guilty pleas.
  
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• The Dolphin hand-built wooden car with Datsun mechanicals is for sale

  13-03-2018 21:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Weird Car News,Classics,SpecialtyThe British Morgan sports cars still have wood in their frames. But it's rare to see wood used to the extent that you see here: Californian car fabricator Peter Portugal is selling "The Dolphin," a hand-built wooden roadster that uses a 1979 Datsun 280ZX drivetrain and an MGB front suspension. The wood used in it comes from a 250-year-old tree that fell in a storm in 1981, certainly making it more Redwood than Radwood.Continue readin
  
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• McLaren granted trademark for ‘McLaren GT,’ but is it even a car?

  13-03-2018 21:24
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,McLaren,UK,United States,Coupe,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsLast year McLaren Automotive Limited applied to trademark the name "McLaren GT" in the U.S. and the UK. Last week the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the request. It's tempting to wonder if we're looking at the name of the new McLaren monster car, the three-seat road-going Ultimate Series offering so far known as BP23. McLaren has, after all, called the coupe a "Hyper-GT"
  
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• McLaren granted trademark for ‘McLaren GT,’ but is even a car?

  13-03-2018 21:24
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,McLaren,UK,United States,Coupe,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsLast year McLaren Automotive Limited applied to trademark the name "McLaren GT" in the U.S. and the UK. Last week the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the request. It's tempting to wonder if we're looking at the name of the new McLaren monster car, the three-seat road-going Ultimate Series offering so far known as BP23. McLaren has, after all, called the coupe a "Hyper-GT"
  
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• Buick drops name badge on vehicles in North America

  13-03-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Starting with the 2019 model year, Buick vehicles in North America will no longer bear the name.
  
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• Karma Revero refresh spied with carryover Fisker interior

  13-03-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Spy Photos,Fisker,Technology,Sedan,Electric,Hybrid,LuxuryThe Karma Revero debuted last year, rising from the ashes of the Fisker Karma. Really, the Revero was little more than a Fisker with a fresh badge. As charming as the mustachioed face may be, it didn't do anything to set the car apart. A much-needed refresh is on the way, though how much it changes remains to be seen.Continue reading Karma Revero refresh spied with carryover Fisker interior Karma Revero refre
  
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• Lamborghini CEO says Urus brings lots of new customers from Russia and India

  13-03-2018 19:05
  
  Filed under:Lamborghini,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceThe new Lamborghini Urus might turn out to be a golden goose for Lamborghini. The twin-turbo V8 SUV is finding new customers for the Italian supercar manufacturer, and in an interview with CNBC, Lamborghini's CEO Stefano Domenicali says the reception for the $200,000 vehicle has been unexpectedly "fantastic."Continue reading Lamborghini CEO says Urus brings lots of new customers from Russia and India Lamborghini CEO says Urus brings lots of
  
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• GM picks Kim Brycz to lead global human resources

  13-03-2018 18:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors has selected Kim Brycz as the new chief of global human resources, filling the hole in leadership left by Jose Thomas, who resigned after less than eight months in the position.
  
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• 2019 Toyota RAV4

  13-03-2018 18:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota is reloading in the industry's biggest and highly competitive segment with a redesigned, fifth-generation RAV4 that will debut during the 2018 New York auto show.
  
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• Tesla files permits for L.A. Supercharger drive-in restaurant

  13-03-2018 18:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Ownership,Tesla,Technology,Electric,LuxuryMusk says there would be an outdoor screen playing a highlight reel of scenes from classic movies and that the menu could integrate with the touchscreen in Tesla vehicles for easy ordering.Continue reading Tesla files permits for L.A. Supercharger drive-in restaurant Tesla files permits for L.A. Supercharger drive-in restaurant originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permal
  
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• EPA chief signals showdown with California on tailpipe standards

  13-03-2018 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Trump administration's chief environmental regulator signaled a coming showdown with California, warning the state won't dictate the future of ambitious automobile fuel economy regulations.
  
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• Ford, GM and Ram: Pedal to the metal to claim pickup mpg crown

  13-03-2018 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  While GM was the first automaker to market a truck with an EPA certified 30 mpg highway rating with the diesel versions of Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, no one has yet pulled that off with a full-size truck.
  
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• Fastest electric cars in the world - pictures

  13-03-2018 17:45
  Pictures of some of the fastest electric cars ever built
  
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• Watch Google co-founder's Kitty Hawk Cora electric aircraft in flight

  13-03-2018 17:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Commercial VehiclesHas a range of 62 miles on a charge, will be tested in New ZealandContinue reading Watch Google co-founder's Kitty Hawk Cora electric aircraft in flight Watch Google co-founder's Kitty Hawk Cora electric aircraft in flight originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dana CEO meeting top GKN investors to help fight off Melrose

  13-03-2018 17:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dana CEO James Kamsickas is in London meeting top GKN shareholders in a drive to persuade the British engineer's investors to back a deal with Dana and reject a hostile bid by Melrose Industries.
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS First Drive Review | Perfecting the quasi-coupe

  13-03-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Green Driving,First Ride,Technology,Coupe,LuxuryThe inclusion of the 48-volt EQ Boost system is part of what makes this powertrain so satisfying to use.Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS First Drive Review | Perfecting the quasi-coupe 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS First Drive Review | Perfecting the quasi-coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why we can't have better headlights here in the U.S.

  13-03-2018 16:35
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor Show,Audi,Cadillac,Mercedes-Benz,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,GadgetsContinue reading Why we can't have better headlights here in the U.S. Why we can't have better headlights here in the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Shanghai says Tesla talks on track despite Elon Musk's complaints to Trump

  13-03-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryTwitter tirade about China trade policy didn't seem to hurt matters.Continue reading Shanghai says Tesla talks on track despite Elon Musk's complaints to Trump Shanghai says Tesla talks on track despite Elon Musk's complaints to Trump originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Owners of GM vehicles will be able to rent them to other drivers

  13-03-2018 15:45
  
  Filed under:GM,Smartphone,TechnologyOwners of GM vehicles will be able to rent them to other drivers.Continue reading Owners of GM vehicles will be able to rent them to other drivers Owners of GM vehicles will be able to rent them to other drivers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus building just 650 Black Line RC coupes

  13-03-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Lexus,Coupe,LuxuryAvailable in rear- or all-wheel drive.Continue reading Lexus building just 650 Black Line RC coupes Lexus building just 650 Black Line RC coupes originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW will lean on battery suppliers to power electrification blitz

  13-03-2018 15:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Armed with a product plan stacked with full-electric and hybrid vehicles, Volkswagen Group will rely on suppliers with greater battery expertise, CEO Matthias Mueller said.
  
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• New vans to face lower vehicle taxes under Treasury proposals

  13-03-2018 14:33
  
  Martin Saarinen2018-03-13 13:40
  Treasury to launch consultation into lower VED tax rates for the "cleanest vans" ahead of tax hikes for diesel carsVan drivers and businesses purchasing a new low-emissions commercial vehicle in the future may face lower vehicle tax rates, the Treasury has said. 
  In his spring statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond said the Treasury will launch a consultation into reduced Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates for the "cleanest vans".
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• New 2019 Toyota RAV4 teased ahead of New York Motor Show

  13-03-2018 14:26
  
  James Brodie2018-03-13 13:30
  The new Toyota RAV4 to arrive soon, with hybrid powertrains and design cues from the FT-AC conceptToyota has confirmed that a new RAV4 SUV will be revealed in full later this month at the 2018 New York Motor Show. 
  With the wraps to come off the fifth-generation 2019 RAV4 on 28 March, Toyota has whetted the appetite for its arrival with a shadowy teaser image revealing the car’s side profile. We can see that the front end of the car will be much talle
  
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• Watch Range Rover Sport SVR record run up China's 99-turn Tianmen Road

  13-03-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Videos,Land Rover,China,SUVThe new record for the Tianmen Road now stands at 9 minutes, 51 seconds.Continue reading Watch Range Rover Sport SVR record run up China's 99-turn Tianmen Road Watch Range Rover Sport SVR record run up China's 99-turn Tianmen Road originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW plans 16 EV production sites by 2022

  13-03-2018 13:59
  Volkswagen is ramping up its e-mobility strategy to plan 16 production sites around the world for electric vehicles by the end of 2022. It also says that future partnerships with battery manufacturers have been agreed for Europe and China. The push for e-mobility comes as VW continues to deal with its 'dieselgate' scandal and associated costs.
  
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• 2019 Toyota Rav4 to debut at New York International Auto Show

  13-03-2018 13:56
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,New York Auto Show,Toyota,Crossover,SUVAll we have is spy photos and a teaser image.Continue reading 2019 Toyota Rav4 to debut at New York International Auto Show 2019 Toyota Rav4 to debut at New York International Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 08:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota partners with Avis in North America

  13-03-2018 13:52
  Toyota Connected North America, a global technology strategy business unit for Toyota, has announced a multi-year partnership with Avis Budget Group that will add 10,000 Toyota vehicles to Avis Car Rental's expanding fleet of connected cars.
  
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• General Motors said to plan Airbnb-like service for sharing vehicles

  13-03-2018 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors plans to start a pilot program this summer that will enable car owners to rent out their vehicles when they aren't using them, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
  
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• Volkswagen CEO gets 40 percent pay raise on record group profit

  13-03-2018 13:36
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,VolkswagenAnd that's under new rules meant to cap top exec's salariesContinue reading Volkswagen CEO gets 40 percent pay raise on record group profit Volkswagen CEO gets 40 percent pay raise on record group profit originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 08:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai's ad agency puts chief creative officer on leave amid harassment charges

  13-03-2018 13:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai's ad agency Innocean has put chief creative officer Eric Springer on leave amid sexual harassment allegations, the latest case of a prominent ad executive being accused of impropriety.
  
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• Volkswagen assigns $24 billion in battery orders to speed EV push

  13-03-2018 13:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Volkswagen,Emerging Technologies,Technology'We have pulled out all the stops' in the move to electric vehiclesContinue reading Volkswagen assigns $24 billion in battery orders to speed EV push Volkswagen assigns $24 billion in battery orders to speed EV push originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Shanghai government says Tesla talks on track despite Musk outburst

  13-03-2018 12:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Talks between Telsa and Shanghai authorities over building a manufacturing plant remain on track, the city government said, easing concerns of a breakdown in negotiations after the EV maker's CEO criticized Chinese trade rules last week.
  
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• New 2020 Ford Kuga spied for the first time

  13-03-2018 12:52
  
  James Brodie2018-03-13 11:55
  New Ford Kuga SUV to arrive a few years from now, with Focus underpinnings and hybrid options on the tableA new Ford Kuga is in the works according to our latest spy shots, with the firm’s next mid-size SUV caught by our spy photographers during early on-road testing.
  Though recently updated and kicking off 2018 as the UK’s seventh best selling car, the current Kuga is five years old this year, and with manufacturers seeing big growth in the SUV segment,
  
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• Japan sales drop 2% in February

  13-03-2018 12:43
  Japan's new vehicle market declined by 2.2% to 473,878 units in February from strong year-earlier sales of 484,725 units, according to registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA).
  
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• Electric London Taxi's van version spied winter testing

  13-03-2018 12:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,UK,Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,Future,HybridThe range extender hybrid should enter production this year.Continue reading Electric London Taxi's van version spied winter testing Electric London Taxi's van version spied winter testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM planning peer-to-peer car rental - report

  13-03-2018 11:57
  General Motors is reportedly planning to add a peer-to-peer Airbnb-style car rental service through its Maven carsharing platform.
  
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• Toyota initiates new CASE pillar

  13-03-2018 11:33
  Toyota in North America is creating a new CASE (Connectivity, Autonomous, Sharing and Electrification) 'pillar' to coordinate activities in fast-moving advanced technology areas and new industry business models.
  
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• Panasonic begins automotive lithium-ion battery production in China

  13-03-2018 11:25
  Panasonic Corporation has begun mass production of prismatic-type automotive lithium-ion batteries at its factory in Dalian, China, and held a ceremony to mark the first shipment.
  
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• Brembo unveils latest version of brake-by-wire system

  13-03-2018 11:23
  Brembo says it has 'reaffirmed its position at the cutting edge of innovation in BbW (brake-by-wire) braking systems'.
  
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• China vehicle sales fall 11% in February

  13-03-2018 11:22
  New vehicle sales in China fell 11.1% to 1.72m units in February from strong year-earlier sales of 1.94m units, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
  
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• BASF enhances its Ultrasim simulation tool

  13-03-2018 11:22
  BASF says it now offers a new module for simulating applications of injection-molded components and that this offers benefits - in particular - in developing components for future electric vehicle
  
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• New Alpina B5 Touring 2018 review

  13-03-2018 10:55
  
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  Image 1 of 21 13 Mar, 2018 9:45amRichard Ingram
  Alpina’s new B5 Touring is a grown-up, refined alternative to the M5, but with the added practicality of an estateAlpina has been fettling BMW’s offerings for decades. Despite delivering a more refined edge to some of the brands brasher models, the tuner’s take is different even when it comes to petrol-powered models, offering buyers an alternative to more obvious cars like the all-new, all-wheel-drive M5.
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• New Vauxhall Insignia GSi 2021 review

  13-03-2018 10:15
  
  Verdict
  The Insignia remains a very pleasant, relaxing machine in which to cover miles following the latest batch of updates. However, as a GSi model it makes little sense. If you can live without four-wheel drive, the cheaper petrol is almost as quick and at least £5,500 cheaper. We’re yet to sample the new 1.5 diesel, but on paper it looks set to be the pick of the range.
  The Vauxhall Insignia has been revised for 2021, and our first experience of the updates line-up comes in the f
  
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• New Vauxhall Insignia GSi Grand Sport review

  13-03-2018 10:04
  
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  Image 1 of 10 13 Mar, 2018 9:15amAndreas May
  Return of the GSi badge with petrol power is a success, but its high running costs spoil the fun a littleVauxhall’s GSi brand is back. We first drove the diesel Insignia GSi in Sport Tourer guise last month, but this is our first chance to try the petrol-powered hatchback, which will be in UK dealers in a few weeks.
  The 257bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged engine is nothing new; it’s been available in the Insignia Grand Sp
  
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• New Vauxhall Insignia GSi 2021 review - pictures

  13-03-2018 09:45
  Pictures of Vauxhall Insignia GSi review
  
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• GM's Ammann: 'Shared sacrifice' needed to fix Korea unit

  13-03-2018 00:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM President Dan Ammann says the automaker's troubled South Korean operations can be a "sustainable, profitable business," if unions and the South Korean government agree quickly on a restructuring.
  
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• 2019 Volvo XC40 EPA mileage ratings are out

  13-03-2018 00:25
  
  Filed under:Volvo,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,ComparisonT5 AWD has good power but doesn't sacrifice fuel economyContinue reading 2019 Volvo XC40 EPA mileage ratings are out 2019 Volvo XC40 EPA mileage ratings are out originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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