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• UPDATE: Kia K900 revealed, first in leaked shots, now in official photos

  19-03-2018 23:24
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Kia,Sedan,LuxuryWe have been posting sketches and teaser images of the upcoming Kia K900 sedan, but photos of the real thing are already available in South Korea. Some presentation slides of the car, wearing the name "K9," have made it online on a Korean motoring site.Continue reading UPDATE: Kia K900 revealed, first in leaked shots, now in official photos UPDATE: Kia K900 revealed, first in leaked shots, now in official photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Ma
  
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• Kia K900 revealed in leaked South Korean brochure shots

  19-03-2018 23:24
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Kia,Sedan,LuxuryWe have been posting sketches and teaser images of the upcoming Kia K900 sedan, but photos of the real thing are already available in South Korea. Some presentation slides of the car, wearing the name "K9," have made it online on a Korean motoring site.Continue reading Kia K900 revealed in leaked South Korean brochure shots Kia K900 revealed in leaked South Korean brochure shots originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:24:00 EDT.Please see our
  
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• Ford reportedly interested in Detroit’s infamous abandoned train depot

  19-03-2018 22:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Autonomous,Electric,FutureFord Motor Co. is reportedly in discussions to purchase one of the largest, most well-known eyesores in Detroit as part of a bid to move more staff into the city from its headquarters in neighboring Dearborn and attract young talent to the company.Continue reading Ford reportedly interested in Detroit’s infamous abandoned train depot Ford reportedly interested in Detroit’s infamous abandoned train depot originally
  
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• Ford to launch online car-shopping service

  19-03-2018 22:10
  
  Filed under:Ford,Car Buying,Car DealersFord is launching a new online car-shopping service that will allow users to do things like view local pricing and incentives, apply for financing and schedule test drives all before setting foot inside a showroom. It's the latest tool to help people spend less time at dealerships.Continue reading Ford to launch online car-shopping service Ford to launch online car-shopping service originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:10:00 EDT.Please see
  
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• Ford pursues deal to buy, redevelop Detroit's Michigan Central Station, report says

  19-03-2018 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is in discussions to purchase the dilapidated Michigan Central Station just outside of downtown Detroit, sources told Crain's Detroit Business, an affiliate of Automotive News.
  
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• High-tech, remote-controlled Golden Sahara II custom car going for auction

  19-03-2018 20:39
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Lincoln,Auctions,Car Buying,Convertible,ClassicsImagine a vehicle with automatic braking, remote operation, self-opening doors and a big screen on the dash. You're probably imaging a Tesla Model X, but we're actually talking about a car called the Golden Sahara II, a custom car originally built in the 1950s, and it's going for auction at Mecum's event in Indianapolis.Continue reading High-tech, remote-controlled Golden Sahara II custom car going for auction High-tech, rem
  
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• Volkswagen Atlas 5-passenger concept to be unveiled in New York

  19-03-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Volkswagen,Crossover,SUVAt last year's New York Auto Show, VW's CEO Hinrich Woebcken told reporters that a five-passenger version of the Atlas crossover would spring from a further investment in the company's Tennessee manufacturing plant. And now, VW has confirmed that it's indeed a two-row Atlas that will be produced there, joining the three-row job in the VW lineup.Continue reading Volkswagen Atlas 5-passenger concept to be unveiled in New York Volkswagen Atlas
  
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• U.S. outlines hurdles for steel, aluminum tariff exclusions

  19-03-2018 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Companies seeking exclusions from new steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump must apply separately for each unique steel or aluminum product, according to rules published Monday by the Department of Commerce.
  
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• Self-driving Uber in Arizona kills pedestrian

  19-03-2018 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  An Uber vehicle operating in autonomous mode in Tempe, Ariz., struck and killed a pedestrian crossing the street Sunday night. Uber has suspended pilots in all cities following the deadly accident.
  
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• Autonomous Uber car involved in fatal US crash

  19-03-2018 18:50
  
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  Self-driving car from ride-hailing company Uber involved in accident that leaves pedestrian dead in ArizonaA self-driving car operated by the ride-hailing company Uber has been involved in a fatal accident with a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona.
  The unnamed woman was reported to have been crossing the road when she was struck. Despite being rushed to hospital, she later died from her injuries.
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• Uber suspends autonomous vehicle testing after Volvo kills bicyclist

  19-03-2018 18:22
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,SafetyA human occupant was in the self-driven Volvo SUV at the time of the accident but was not in control of the vehicle.Continue reading Uber suspends autonomous vehicle testing after Volvo kills bicyclist Uber suspends autonomous vehicle testing after Volvo kills bicyclist originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber suspends autonomous vehicle testing after bicyclist is killed

  19-03-2018 18:22
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Volvo,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousAn autonomously-driven Uber struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Ariz., late Sunday evening. A statement from local police indicates that the woman was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk. A bicycle was present at the accident scene, according to local news station ABC 15, but it's not yet clear if the deceased was walking with or riding the bike.Continue reading Uber suspends autonomous vehicle testi
  
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• Mazda working on lithium-ion batteries to replace lead-acid starter batteries

  19-03-2018 17:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Mazda,Fuel EfficiencyContinue reading Mazda working on lithium-ion batteries to replace lead-acid starter batteries Mazda working on lithium-ion batteries to replace lead-acid starter batteries originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Mississippi plant builds 'Job 4m'

  19-03-2018 17:31
  Nissan North America on Monday celebrated production of 4m vehicles at its Canton assembly plant in Mississippi and announced a second shift that will create or retain 250 hourly jobs to support increasing demand for the automaker's NV commercial vans.
  
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• Former GM, Microsoft CFO named senior White House policy official

  19-03-2018 17:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former General Motors and Microsoft CFO Christopher Liddell was named White House deputy chief of staff for policy coordination.
  
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• VW I.D. R Pikes Peak electric race car is headed for the hill climb

  19-03-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Volkswagen,Coupe,Electric,RacingContinue reading VW I.D. R Pikes Peak electric race car is headed for the hill climbVW I.D. R Pikes Peak electric race car is headed for the hill climboriginally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin's electric Lagonda lineup to open with a crossover

  19-03-2018 16:25
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Rumormill,Aston Martin,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Crossover,SUV,Autonomous,Concept Cars,Electric,Future,Luxury,PerformanceAt the time of the Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin announced it would be re-awakening the storied Lagonda brand to manufacture zero-emission luxury cars. The timeline for these was cast to 2023 at first, but now information has come to light that Lagonda would start selling cars two years earlier, with — you guessed it — an SUV
  
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• Cadillac's Johan de Nysschen clarifies a few points on the brand's future

  19-03-2018 16:05
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Crossover,Sedan,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceLast week, Motor Trend ran coverage on a journo roundtable with Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen. During the roundtable, de Nysschen cited a few reasons for the decline in sedan sales, including gas prices, "young consumers" — read, millennials — less interested in driving dynamics than lifestyle accessories, and the state of U.S. infrastructure. Jalopnik homed in on the last two reasons, and those became the story,
  
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• Cadillac's striking Escala concept is reportedly headed for production

  19-03-2018 15:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Cadillac,Coupe,Sedan,Concept Cars,LuxuryCadillac is reportedly planning a new flagship four-door, and it won't be based on its alphanumeric naming system a la the CT6. It'll be the Escala, the stunning concept fastback it revealed in 2016 in Pebble Beach.Continue reading Cadillac's striking Escala concept is reportedly headed for production Cadillac's striking Escala concept is reportedly headed for production originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:45:00
  
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• GKN stakes upped as Melrose offers GBP1bn pension cash

  19-03-2018 15:03
  GKN and Melrose have yet again locked horns as the bitter hostile takeover battle bid for the British supplier continues apace with a pension proposal from the investor group.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Skoda Karoq

  19-03-2018 15:01
  Demand for crossovers and SUVs shows no sign of abating. Ever more brands are piling in to a class which in Europe is led by the assailed but still strong Nissan Qashqai. Now Skoda believes it can build up a strong following with the Karoq, a new name in a segment one size up from where the Yeti formerly found a lot of success.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Skoda goes after Qashqai with new Karoq

  19-03-2018 15:01
  Demand for crossovers and SUVs shows no sign of abating. Ever more brands are piling in to a class which in Europe is led by the assailed but still strong Nissan Qashqai. Now Skoda believes it can build up a strong following with the Karoq, a new name in a segment one size up from where the Yeti formerly found a lot of success.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Kia future models Part 2

  19-03-2018 15:00
  The final feature in the Hyundai Motor Group series is on the topic of Kia Motors' current and future SUVs, MPVs, electric vehicles and even a pick-up. This follows a look at Kia's forthcoming cars plus what Genesis division has up its sleeve, and Hyundai's own passenger cars as well as electric models and light trucks.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Kia future models Part 1

  19-03-2018 14:58
  After a trying 2017 when sales fell in China and the USA, a constant roll out of new Kia models should see deliveries heading back in the right direction. In this first of two features, the brand's cars are looked at, as well as their successors. The second part will see the emphasis shift to SUVs, MPVs, electric vehicles and a future pick-up.
  
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• Mercedes-Maybach SUV concept headed for Beijing reveal in April

  19-03-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Beijing Motor Show,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,Future,LuxuryMercedes-Benz has toyed with the idea of a Maybach SUV for at least 11 years. According to Autocar, we'll finally see a concept with production intent at the Beijing Motor Show next month, the luxury SUV slated for market release next year. As has been the rumor for at least six years, the Maybach people carrier will be based on a stretched version of the GLS, which moves to the company's new Modular High Architecture with the 20
  
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• Hyundai Motor shares slide following U.S. probe of airbag failures

  19-03-2018 14:25
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Hyundai,Kia,Safety,SedanShares in Hyundai Motor tumbled on Monday on a U.S. probe into why airbags failed to deploy in some of its Sonata sedans, with investors fretting about potential recall costs for the once popular cars.Continue reading Hyundai Motor shares slide following U.S. probe of airbag failures Hyundai Motor shares slide following U.S. probe of airbag failures originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds.
  
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• Porsche achieves record 2017 results

  19-03-2018 14:08
  Porsche said it set new records for deliveries, revenue and operating results in full year 2017 financial year, after delivering 246,375 vehicles (up 4% year on year).
  
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• Audi takes V2I Traffic Light Information system to Washington, D.C.

  19-03-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Audi,Emerging Technologies,LuxuryAudi announced Washington, D.C., as the seventh U.S. metropolitan area for the rollout of its Traffic Light Information (TLI) system. When a driver in a TLI-equipped Audi stops at a red light, the vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technology pulls stoplight data from Traffic Technology Services servers to let the driver know when the light will turn green. A countdown timer appears in the dash cluster, and in the heads-up display if the vehicle has
  
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• 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid will cost thousands less

  19-03-2018 13:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,Car Buying,Sedan,HybridContinue reading 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid will cost thousands less 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid will cost thousands less originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW to import a new China-origin compact crossover to U.S.

  19-03-2018 13:35
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Volkswagen,CrossoverVolkswagen is about to introduce a new compact crossover that will slot underneath the Tiguan, and it won't be sold in Europe. Using the MQB platform, Volkswagen will start building the "Volks-SUV," as it's nicknamed in-house, in China first.Continue reading VW to import a new China-origin compact crossover to U.S. VW to import a new China-origin compact crossover to U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 08:35:00 EDT.Please
  
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• Russia wiser after last downturn but caution urged - Knorr-Bremse

  19-03-2018 13:28
  Knorr-Bremse says lessons have been learned from the former downturn in the Russian automotive sector, but cautions not every recession is the same.
  
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• VW claims 'diesel efficiency' from new 1.5 petrol engine

  19-03-2018 13:22
  Volkswagen claims its recently launched 1.5TSI ACT micro-hybrid 130PS petrol engine is as efficient as a diesel.
  
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• Schaeffler opens Silicon Valley facility

  19-03-2018 13:21
  Schaeffler has announced the opening of a new Silicon Valley, California, office designed to forge relationships with potential high-tech partners and start-ups in the area.
  
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• Nissan finally approves 370Z successor — or does it?

  19-03-2018 13:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Nissan,Convertible,Coupe,Future,PerformanceAutocar cites "senior officials from Nissan" for confirmation that a next-generation Z-car is on the way. The UK mag says the two-door has the codename Z35, will get coupe and convertible versions, and will arrive in time for the 240Z's 50th anniversary in 2019, in concept form at very least. Problem is, after reading through everything, we can't tell if this is merely another mutation of the same body of rumors that has been treading w
  
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• Audi A8 last to run with the W12 engine

  19-03-2018 13:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Audi,Sedan,LuxuryAfter 17 years on the market, Audi has sounded the death knell on the A8 W12. Audi R&D honcho Peter Mertens — the same exec who suggested the end of the R8 — told Car and Driver at the Geneva Motor Show that the new 2019 A8 "is going to be the last installation" of the 6.0-liter 12-cylinder. That won't affect our market since the Audi retired the W12 here after 2017, and the engine won't reappear in the 2019 model. Our top end will be the A8 60 w
  
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• Faurecia invests in energy recovery firm

  19-03-2018 13:03
  Faurecia has said it is investing in the French start-up Enogia in order to 'enhance its expertise in energy recovery technology'.
  
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• Audi confirms Q8 crossover reveal for June in Shanghai

  19-03-2018 12:45
  
  Filed under:Auto Shanghai,Audi,Crossover,SUV,Future,Luxury,PerformanceAt Audi's annual conference in Ingolstadt, Germany, Peter Mertens, the board member in charge of technical development, announced that the Q8 will debut in Shanghai in June. The venue will be a private event celebrating 30 years of Audi building cars in China. The German carmaker manufactures six vehicles there at the moment, and Mertens wrapped the Q8 in Sino-Deutsch plans for the future: "This year and next, we will launch 1
  
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• The best cars for under £100 per month - pictures

  19-03-2018 12:30
  Pictures of the best cars for £100 a month
  
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• EU automakers call for urgent action on Brexit issues

  19-03-2018 11:34
  The European carmakers association, ACEA, has called for urgent action to achieve more progress in areas such as type approval in UK-EU Brexit negotiations in order to avert 'potentially disastrous implications on the entire automotive supply chain'.
  
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• Philippine sales fall in February after tax changes

  19-03-2018 11:28
  New vehicle sales in the Philippines fell by 3.2% to 26,176 units in February from 27,040 units in the same month of last year, according to member data released jointly by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
  
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• Long-term test review: Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in

  19-03-2018 11:28
  
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  First report: the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in hybrid hatchback charges on to our fleetMileage: 1,311Economy: 53.8mpg
  Electric cars are grabbing all the headlines at the moment, and it’s easy to see why. They offer rock-bottom running costs with the benefit of a great driving experience as well.
  But fully electric vehicles are still in their infancy, and they don’t provide enough range for most people to run one as their only vehicl
  
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• VW signs long-term EV battery contracts with Asian suppliers

  19-03-2018 11:18
  Volkswagen group has announced a series of agreements with Asian manufacturers for the supply of batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles through to 2025.
  
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• AEB to wait until after Q1 for Russia forecast

  19-03-2018 10:46
  Russia's Association of European Businesses (AEB) says it will wait until after the first quarter before issuing its guideline forecast for this year's sales figures, but remains reasonably optimistic for 2018.
  
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• Will tariffs lift American steel to higher grade?

  19-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Trump's tariff on steel imports could have a cost impact on automakers -- but in a better-case scenario, it could spur investment in hot specialty steels.
  
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• What will Defender look like?

  19-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Land Rover designer says he wishes the new Defender would have bowed at the same time as Mercedes' G class.
  
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• Tom Benson dies at 90; ex-dealer owned New Orleans Saints

  19-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tom Benson, a longtime car dealer who bought the New Orleans Saints football team and New Orleans Pelicans basketball team, died on March 15 at age 90.
  
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• Texting repair info boosts sales, satisfaction

  19-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi of Wallingford in Connecticut uses a Web-based application that allows its service advisers to text repair updates, videos and files to customers, increasing sales and customer satisfaction.
  
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• Mexico auto sector down but not out

  19-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Trump's rhetoric and policies have put a dent in Mexico's auto industry over the last year, but the damage is far less than what some economic analysts on both sides of the border feared.
  
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• Mercedes mapping out subscription program for U.S.

  19-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Britta Seeger, Mercedes-Benz's global sales chief, says dealers are cool with the subscription service it is launching in Germany and plans to bring it to the U.S.
  
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• Laying the groundwork for post-Ghosn Alliance

  19-03-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ghosn moves a step closer to reassuring Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi shareholders that their Alliance will outlast him.
  
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