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• Master Lego builder creates a life-size Lego Toyota Camry

  20-03-2018 23:38
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThis life-size lego replica of the Toyota Camry took over 500,000 Lego bricks and over 8 weeks to assemble. It was designed by Ryan 'The Brickman' McNaught who is 1 of only 14 Lego certified professionals in the world. The lego replica was made as a fun way to introduce the new Toyota Camry to the Australian market.Continue reading Master Lego builder creates a life-size Lego Toyota Camry Master Lego builder creates a life-size Lego Toyota Camry o
  
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• Group 1's launch of older used-car brand to eat into earnings

  20-03-2018 23:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Group 1 Automotive expects weak first-quarter earnings after launching a branded line of high-mileage used vehicles and spending more on service personnel.
  
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• Ford’s new SmartLink plug-in modem brings older models up to snuff

  20-03-2018 22:37
  
  Filed under:Ford,Gadgets,TechnologyA new device will allow millions of older-model Ford vehicles to be upgraded to include the same connectivity perks found in newer vehicles. The FordPass SmartLink device will enable features like a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot, smartphone integration of key fob features like remote engine start, lock and unlock, vehicle health and security alerts, and vehicle location tracking.Continue reading Ford’s new SmartLink plug-in modem brings older models up to snuff For
  
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• Why automakers should use proving grounds to test unproven technology

  20-03-2018 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  It has long been obvious to me that testing prototypes of vehicles should be done at automotive proving grounds, not on public roads.
  
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• Aye Captain! Hennessey's 2018 Lincoln Navigator has 600 HP

  20-03-2018 22:05
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Lincoln,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceTexas tuner John Hennessey wants to steer the 2018 Lincoln Navigator into some serious performance SUV territory, presently dominated by the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Range Rover SVR. Upping the power of Lincoln's range-topping sport-utility, from 450 horsepower to an even 600 hp, is enough to hustle the Navigator from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds and run the quarter mile in 12.9 seconds at 107 mph.Continue reading Aye Captain! Hennessey's 2018 Li
  
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• McLaren 720S on a rutted dirt trail presents many questions

  20-03-2018 21:17
  
  Filed under:Videos,McLaren,Coupe,SupercarsContinue reading McLaren 720S on a rutted dirt trail presents many questions McLaren 720S on a rutted dirt trail presents many questions originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Senators press automakers, regulators on Takata airbag recall

  20-03-2018 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers are doing a better job repairing vehicles with open recalls for defective Takata airbag inflators after slow initial responses, an independent monitor told Senators.
  
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• New Mercedes GLC F-CELL ride review

  20-03-2018 20:51
  
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  Image 1 of 6 20 Mar, 2018 11:45pmJohn McIlroy
  We take a ride in the hydrogen-powered Mercedes GLC F-CELL SUVHydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are still few in number - and the infrastructure supporting them is pretty patchy. But that’s not stopping major manufacturers from pushing ahead with the technology that can fuel a car and emit only water. And we’ve been to Stuttgart for an early ride in the latest arrival on the market: the Mercedes GLC F-CELL. 
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• CDK's purchase of Auto/Mate blocked by FTC

  20-03-2018 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  CDK Global's planned acquisition of Auto/Mate, a smaller provider of dealership management systems, has been blocked by the Federal Trade Commission.
  
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• 2019 Ford Fusion has more standard features and fresh styling

  20-03-2018 20:25
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Ford,SedanDetails about the 2019 Ford Fusion were released today ahead of its official release next week at the New York Auto Show. The styling has been refreshed ever-so-slightly, but the big news comes on the equipment front.Continue reading 2019 Ford Fusion has more standard features and fresh styling 2019 Ford Fusion has more standard features and fresh styling originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feed
  
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• Nissan promotes U.S. execs Randy Parker, Judy Wheeler

  20-03-2018 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan North American has reassigned several of its top sales executives, including Infiniti chief Randy Parker and Nissan brand sales executive Judy Wheeler, to new posts.
  
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• Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross campaign gets brand's biggest marketing campaign in more than decade

  20-03-2018 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mitsubishi has returned to network TV in its biggest marketing push in over a decade -- one that features the 2018 Eclipse Cross and underscores the brand's renewed commitment to the crossover market.
  
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• BMW HQ raided by prosecutors in emissions probe

  20-03-2018 19:00
  BMW's Munich headquarters were raided today (Tuesday, March 20) by German prosecutors investigating the possible use of illegal emissions control software.
  
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• Toyota pauses self-driving car testing amid Uber accident probe

  20-03-2018 18:58
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Emerging TechnologiesDETROIT - Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday it will pause autonomous vehicle testing following an accident in which an Uber self-driving vehicle struck and killed a woman in Tempe, Ariz.Separately, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office in Phoenix said it was awaiting the results of an investigation by Tempe police of the fatality before reviewing whether any charges should be filed. The Tempe police chief has told the San Francisco Chronicle that a prelimi
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1987 Honda Civic CRX

  20-03-2018 18:36
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Honda,HatchbackI'm a big fan of the first-generation Honda CRX, as well as all members of the third-generation Civic family, having owned quite a few of the gas-sipping two seaters. These cars rusted to nothingness generations ago in the Northeast and Midwest, but you'll still find them in the warm, dry parts of the country. Here's a white 1987 CRX, spotted in a Phoenix self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1987 Honda Civic CRX Junkyard Gem: 1987 Honda Civic
  
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• Video shows woman stepped suddenly in front of self-driving Uber

  20-03-2018 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  A video from the Uber self-driving car that struck and killed a woman shows that she moved in front of it suddenly, a factor that investigators are likely to focus on.
  
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• Jeep reveals seven concept cars for Easter Jeep Safari 2018

  20-03-2018 18:00
  
  James Brodie2018-03-20 17:00
  Seven special edition off-roaders created by Jeep and Mopar for 2018 Moab Easter Jeep SafariJeep has revealed seven new concept cars for the 2018 edition of the annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari, once again joining forces with tuner Mopar to create the one-off off-roaders for Jeep fans in attendance.This year is the 52nd edition of the Moab festival, with thousands of stateside Jeep enthusiasts set to head for the Utah off-roading hot spot when the safari begins on 24 M
  
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• Toyota temporarily suspends U.S. public AV testing after Uber fatality

  20-03-2018 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota said it was temporarily suspending public road testing of its autonomous driving technology after a self-driving Uber test car killed an Arizona pedestrian.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Nexo Quick Spin Review | A better hydrogen fuel cell crossover

  20-03-2018 17:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Hyundai,Alternative Fuels,Quick Spins,Crossover,HydrogenWhen we travelled to South Korea to test out the new Hyundai Santa Fe, we also got a chance behind the wheel of the new hydrogen-powered Nexo fuel-cell SUV. Hyundai unveiled the Nexo at CES in January as a replacement for the Tucson Fuel Cell, which logged miles and gathered data in 18 countries over the course of its generation. The Nexo is an improvement: It's more efficient, packed with smarter driver assistance technol
  
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• Lincoln Navigator out of this world

  20-03-2018 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Lincoln Navigator has been one of Ford's most successful launches in recent memory because of exquisite attention to detail.
  
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• 2019 Ram 1500: A disrupter all around

  20-03-2018 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 was one of the bigger debuts at the 2018 Detroit auto show.
  
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• New Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian SVP II special edition revealed

  20-03-2018 16:41
  
  James Brodie2018-03-20 15:55
  Another Special Vehicle Projects L200 from Mitsubishi has arrived, with 250 SVP II trucks heading for the UKAnother special edition Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck has arrived. Called the L200 Barbarian SVP II, it's the second truck produced under the brand’s new Special Vehicle Projects (SVP) division after L200 SVP. 
  Based on the L200 Barbarian Double Cab, the SVP II will be produced in limited numbers - just 250 are heading to the
  
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• New 2018 SsangYong Musso review

  20-03-2018 16:26
  
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  Image 1 of 15 20 Mar, 2018 3:30pmJames Brodie
  The signs are promising for this pre-production SsangYong Musso pick-up, with good build quality at an affordable priceThe one-tonne pick-up market is gaining traction in Europe, and even Mercedes has stepped into the segment with a premium take on the humble workhorse. But at the other end of the far-reaching scale, SsangYong has an all-new entry, too.
  The new-for-2018 Musso arrives as a stablemate to the latest Rexton, boasting the sa
  
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• Jeep delivers basketful of concepts for the Moab Easter Jeep Safari

  20-03-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Design/Style,Jeep,Crossover,SUV,Classics,Concept Cars,Off-RoadIt's Easter time, and that means it's time for the 52nd Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari, held March 24 through April 1, where thousands of off-roaders crawl, scrape and scramble over the rugged trails of Moab, Utah. And that brings us to this year's colorful collection of Jeep concepts, custom-built by FCA for the occasion.Continue reading Jeep delivers basketful of concepts for the Moab Easter Jeep Safari Jeep
  
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• Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet facelifted for 2018

  20-03-2018 16:07
  
  Richard Ingram2018-03-20 23:01
  The Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabrio have been treated to the same mid-life updates as the saloon and estate, with new engines and techFacelifted versions of the Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet have been revealed, with a similar set of mid-life revisions to those found on the updated saloon and Estate. The cars go on sale in the UK next month, ahead of first deliveries in July. 
  The C-Class Coupe and C-Class Cabriolet get the same revised design, digital
  
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• Porsche develops 'Mission E Augmented Reality' app

  20-03-2018 16:04
  As part of a collaboration with Google, Porsche has developed an augmented reality app which shows the new Porsche Mission E.
  
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• New Lotus SUV could be based on Volvo architecture

  20-03-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Lotus,Volvo,Crossover,SUV,PerformanceLast year, Chinese carmaker Geely upped its stake in Lotus to a majority, recently investing more money into the British brand. Now, talking with Automotive News, CEO Jean-Marc Gales says Geely has approved three new models: two sports cars and the third an SUV.Continue reading New Lotus SUV could be based on Volvo architecture New Lotus SUV could be based on Volvo architecture originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:15:00 EDT.Pleas
  
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• Autonomous Uber likely not at fault in woman's death, police chief says

  20-03-2018 14:13
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Volvo,Emerging Technologies,SUV,AutonomousThe police chief in Tempe, Ariz., has told the San Francisco Chronicle that a preliminary look at video of the fatal crash involving a self-driving Uber car in Tempe indicates the no fault on the part of the Uber.Continue reading Autonomous Uber likely not at fault in woman's death, police chief says Autonomous Uber likely not at fault in woman's death, police chief says originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Mar 2018 09:
  
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• GAC kicks off US sales network plan at NADA

  20-03-2018 13:52
  Chinese automaker GAC Motor (Guangzhou Auto) will kick off its efforts to build a sales network in the US when it attends the NADA show in Las Vegas from March 23-25.
  
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• Arizona emerged as self-driving hotbed before deadly Uber crash

  20-03-2018 13:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  The technology behind autonomous vehicles has originated from coders in Silicon Valley, engineers in Detroit and academic researchers in Pittsburgh. Much of it eventually lands on the streets of Arizona.
  
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• Hyundai exec calls for caution in autonomous vehicle development

  20-03-2018 13:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Hyundai executive called for caution in the development of autonomous cars after an Uber self-driving vehicle struck and killed a woman in Arizona.
  
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• Audi A7 Sportback review

  20-03-2018 13:11
  
  For Svelte styling for a saloon, slick, hi-tech cabin, extremely competent cruiserOur Rating 
  4 Against Inconsistent low speed ride, not too exciting to drive, options quickly bulks-up the price2018
  Audi’s latest A7 Sportback four-door coupe blends style with substance, and takes a big leap forward in terms of technologyThe new Audi A7 Sportback adapts the formula of the outgoing car to make a more resolved and desirable package. Not only is the design more cohesive and appe
  
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• VW confirms SUV variant for US plant

  20-03-2018 12:57
  Volkswagen has announced that it will be building a new five-passenger SUV at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory.
  
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• Audi RS 4 Avant review

  20-03-2018 12:29
  
  For Searing performance, impressive comfort and refinement, practical and easy to live withOur Rating 
  4 Against Lacks the fun factor of rear-driven rivals, engine lacks character, options quickly bulk-up the price2018
  The fourth generation Audi RS 4 ditches V8 power for a turbocharged V6, but its all-weather pace and ability are better than everWhile the Audi RS 5 might not be the most exciting sporting coupe around, the estate-only Audi RS 4 makes a much better case for itself.
  
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• Uber suspends driverless testing after fatal accident

  20-03-2018 12:08
  Uber has suspended its driverless vehicle testing on public roads in the US after a pedestrian was struck and killed by one of its test cars.
  
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• Whiplash fraud reforms delayed due to coronavirus

  20-03-2018 12:00
  
  The Ministry of Justice has postponed changes to laws that were designed to make it harder for fraudulent whiplash claims to be made against insurance companies. The move was set to save drivers £35 a year in reduced insurance premiums, but the coronavirus outbreak means they won't be introduced until August 2020, instead of the April date originally intended.
  The changes, once introduced, will tackle insurance fraud in the UK through tougher measures on fraudulent whiplash claim
  
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• Westport appoints Michele Buchignani to board

  20-03-2018 12:00
  Westport Fuel Systems has appointed Michele Buchignani to the company's board.
  
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• Sila Nano joins BMW to develop next-gen lithium-ion batteries

  20-03-2018 11:59
  Sila Nanotechnologies ('Sila Nano'), a specialist in materials technologies for batteries, has announced a partnership with the BMW Group.
  
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• Daimler delivers first all-electric Fuso eCanter trucks to UK customers

  20-03-2018 11:52
  Daimler Trucks has handed over the first all-electric Fuso eCanter trucks to customers in the UK.
  
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• PSA to launch Emov service in Lisbon

  20-03-2018 11:51
  PSA is to offer its Emov Citroen C-Zero electric vehicle in Lisbon, with the vehicles able to start and end journeys close to the airport and cars accessible using smartphones.
  
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• Ekoenergetyka and Malmo sign bus charger deal

  20-03-2018 11:51
  Ekoenergetyka and the Southern Swedish city of Malmö have inked a deal for delivery of three 300KW Quickpoint chargers.
  
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• New Range Rover Sport SVR 2018 review

  20-03-2018 11:26
  
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  Image 1 of 22 20 Mar, 2018 10:30amJames Batchelor
  The Range Rover Sport SVR has received a host of tech and interior upgrades. Oh, and it now packs 567bhp...The Range Rover Sport SVR was the first production car to emerge from Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) skunkworks back in 2015. Since then there has been the Jaguar F-Type SVR and the Range Rover SVAutobiography, as well as a handful of limited-run special editions. Later this year, it’ll be join
  
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• Dana predicts 4% sales growth for 2018

  20-03-2018 10:51
  Dana says strengthening end-market demand, most notably in off-highway and commercial vehicles, combined with benefits from currency translation will drive an additional 4% in expected sales growth this year.
  
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• Pothole claims: how to report a pothole and claim for damage on your car

  20-03-2018 10:00
  
  Looking to report a pothole, make a claim for pothole damage or both? Our handy guide outlines the process
  
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• Jeep Wrangler won't get those cutout half doors after all

  20-03-2018 01:00
  
  Filed under:Jeep,Convertible,SUV,Off-RoadLet's just make one thing clear right off the bat: If you want to go off-roading and you want an open-air experience, a Jeep Wrangler is probably the right vehicle for you. Really, the Wrangler has always been about enjoying the outdoors with as little between its occupants and the great outdoors as legally possible. That's why the top comes off, the doors stay home, and the windshield folds flat. All that said, however, one cool bit of show-car desirabil
  
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• Self-driving car industry faces critical test after first death

  20-03-2018 00:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousThe death of a woman in Arizona struck by a self-driving car with no human control, the first fatality involving a fully autonomous vehicle, is an event the nascent industry has long dreaded and comes at a sensitive time.Continue reading Self-driving car industry faces critical test after first death Self-driving car industry faces critical test after first death originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:
  
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