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• Mitsubishi's Don Swearingen to retire in June

  26-03-2018 23:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Don Swearingen, Mitsubishi Motors North America's COO who helped drive the niche Japanese brand back to profitability, is retiring effective June 1.
  
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• Japanese team drives Toyota Prius from Paris to Dakar

  26-03-2018 23:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Motorsports,Weird Car News,Toyota,Hatchback,HybridToyota makes numerous vehicles one would readily associate with the legendary Paris-Dakar rally, but the Prius might not come to mind as the first choice for the Sahara desert. But that's the car a Japanese driver team chose for their 4,350-mile adventure.Continue reading Japanese team drives Toyota Prius from Paris to Dakar Japanese team drives Toyota Prius from Paris to Dakar originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Mar
  
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• 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 hits 60 mph in just 2.85 seconds

  26-03-2018 22:30
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceThe 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 is a car of superlatives. It's faster and more powerful than any other production Corvette ever to roll out of Bowling Green. It's the ultimate iteration of what Chevy's been building for 65 years. Thanks to CorvetteBlogger.com and Corvette Production Manager Harlan Charles, we finally have the official figures: 0-60 mph in 2.85 seconds, 0-100 mph in 6 seconds and the quarter-mile in 10.6 seconds at 134 mph.Continue r
  
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• Watch a Russian avalanche bury cars

  26-03-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceThis is what it looks like when a snowy mountain gets hungry and eats some cars. An avalanche at the highest mountain in Europe, 18,510-foot Mount Elbrus in Russia, buried 15 vehicles on the weekend. The tweeted videos show the progressing snow engulf Volgas, Ladas and UAZs along with Western cars, but luckily no one was injured. The avalanche also stopped before it reached any major buildings.Continue reading Watch a Russian avalanche bury cars
  
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• 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque spied at 'Ring with smoother body

  26-03-2018 22:10
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Land Rover,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryLand Rover is continuing testing of its updated Range Rover Evoque compact luxury crossover, and each time we see it, it has a bit less camouflage. The example shown above has the least yet, amounting mostly just to vinyl wrappings. This allows us to see most of the body without hindrance.Continue reading 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque spied at 'Ring with smoother body 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque spied at 'Ring with smoother body o
  
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• BMW chooses Tennessee to launch subscription service

  26-03-2018 21:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW plans to begin a car-subscription pilot in Tennessee next week, joining other automakers experimenting with new ownership models as ride hailing and smartphones upend traditional retailing.
  
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• Lynk & Co reveals 02 crossover hatchback and European sales plans

  26-03-2018 21:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Crossover,Hatchback,Electric,HybridLynk & Co has just revealed a new model, the 02. Confusingly, it's the third model from the Chinese brand under the Geely umbrella with Volvo. Its second model was the 03 sedan. The company hasn't revealed many details about the vehicle itself, but it's obviously a small hatchback with crossover leanings.Continue reading Lynk & Co reveals 02 crossover hatchback and European sales plans Lynk & Co reveals 02 crossove
  
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• U.S., South Korea revise trade deal; Korean steel faces quota

  26-03-2018 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  The United States and South Korea agreed to revise a trade pact with American automakers winning improved market access and Korean steelmakers hit with quotas but avoiding hefty tariffs.
  
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• Lincoln may add suicide doors to future Continental

  26-03-2018 19:29
  
  Filed under:Lincoln,Sedan,LuxuryThere's been plenty of uncertainty surrounding the future of the Lincoln Continental, revived only 18 months ago but struggling to move units as sedans submit subduction-style to the boom in crossovers. We recently shared a report that the Continental won't live to see another generation after selling just 18,846 units.Continue reading Lincoln may add suicide doors to future Continental Lincoln may add suicide doors to future Continental originally appeared on Aut
  
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• Alibaba and Ford combine for 'vending machine' enabled test-drives

  26-03-2018 19:14
  Alibaba-owned Tmall has unveiled what it says is China's first 'auto vending machine', partnering with Ford for what is described as the first phase of a larger push to upgrade the test-drive experience for Chinese consumers
  
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• 2019 Honda Insight expected to get 55 mpg city rating

  26-03-2018 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  The third iteration of Honda's ultraefficient Insight coming this summer as a 2019 model is poised to be among the fuel economy leaders with an estimated 55 mpg in city driving.
  
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• Alibaba and Ford combine for 'vending machine' enabled test drives

  26-03-2018 18:34
  Alibaba-owned Tmall has unveiled what it says is China's first 'auto vending machine', partnering with Ford for what is described as the first phase of a larger push to upgrade the test-drive experience for Chinese consumers
  
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• Great Wall looking overseas for growth

  26-03-2018 18:21
  Great Wall Motor, the major player in sport utility vehicles in China, is now turning to potential customers abroad for its next phase of growth, a media report said.
  
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• 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 buying guide: What you need to know about this pickup truck

  26-03-2018 18:20
  
  Filed under:GMC,Car Buying,TruckThe GMC Sierra is a work-capable truck that can be optioned like a luxury car. Variety and choice are the keywords for the Sierra, not to mention close rivals like the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Chevrolet's own Silverado 1500. A Sierra buyer has a seemingly infinite list of choices when it comes to specifying exactly what they need in their pickup.Continue reading 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 buying guide: What you need to know about this pickup truck 2018 GMC Sierra 1500
  
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• 2019 Toyota Yaris gets new name, grille, 3 trim levels

  26-03-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Toyota,SedanToyota is dropping the iA moniker from the Yaris for 2019, giving its dominating front grille a honeycomb insert, adding some piano black accents and chrome trim, and making its entry-level sedan available in three trim levels for the first time.Continue reading 2019 Toyota Yaris gets new name, grille, 3 trim levels 2019 Toyota Yaris gets new name, grille, 3 trim levels originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds.
  
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• New SEAT Leon Cupra R 2018 review

  26-03-2018 17:04
  
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  Image 1 of 23 26 Mar, 2018 4:00pmRichard Ingram
  Limited-run SEAT Leon Cupra R ups the ante with 306bhp, but is that enough to topple the best cars in the class?Thanks to complex four-wheel-drive systems, high-power engines and grip-inducing tyre technology, the 400bhp hyper hatch is no longer a pipe dream. 
  But while rivals are turning up the wick with unflappable, supercar-baiting family cars, SEAT has kept things simple. Incremental upgrades have ensured the Leon Cupra remai
  
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• Jaguar F-Pace SVR to debut this week at New York Auto Show

  26-03-2018 16:50
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Jaguar,Land Rover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceIt should come as no surprise that the folks back in England have been working on a hot new version of the Jaguar F-Pace. Today, just ahead of the 2018 New York International Auto Show, the British automaker confirmed that the Jaguar F-Pace SVR will debut this week. The new Jaguar I-Pace and Range Rover SV Coupe will make their North American debuts alongside the F-PaceContinue reading Jaguar F-Pace SVR to debut this week at
  
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• China's premier pledges to open market to avert U.S. trade war

  26-03-2018 16:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Premier Li Keqiang said China and the United States should maintain negotiations and he reiterated pledges to ease access in China for American businesses, as China scrambles to avert a trade war.
  
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• OnStar rebranding efforts put safety first

  26-03-2018 16:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM plans to relaunch the OnStar brand in a national ad campaign, directing focus back to safety and security from connectivity. This is the first national marketing campaign for OnStar in six years.
  
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• 2019 Honda Insight aims for 55 mpg in the city

  26-03-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Green,New York Auto Show,Honda,Sedan,HybridContinue reading 2019 Honda Insight aims for 55 mpg in the city 2019 Honda Insight aims for 55 mpg in the city originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Hilux: Tough little truck turns 50

  26-03-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Automotive History,TruckIf you were to rank vehicles that do what they're told to do, the Toyota Hilux might be one of the top five greatest workhorses of all time. For 50 years, over eight generations, the Hilux has proved itself to be reliable, durable, yet modest about its achievements.Continue reading Toyota Hilux: Tough little truck turns 50 Toyota Hilux: Tough little truck turns 50 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for
  
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• Opel workers want PSA plan for German plants

  26-03-2018 16:10
  Workers at Opel plants in Germany are demanding a strategic plan from parent company PSA following the publication of investment plans for PSA factories in France.
  
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• Lexus will offer UX crossover with subscription option

  26-03-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Lexus UX subcompact crossover, coming to the New York auto show this week, will be the brand's first vehicle to offer Apple CarPlay and its first to have a subscription option for consumers in the United States.
  
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• 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition is for the equine inclined

  26-03-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:RAM,Truck,LuxuryThough the 2019 Ram 1500 was just revealed in January, Ram has already been introducing specialty versions of the truck, including the Texas-only Lone Star model and the Canada-only Sport model. This newest special edition won't be restricted by region, but it will be limited to just 2,000 examples, and it will probably be snapped up by horse fans. It's the Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition.Continue reading 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition is for the equine inclined
  
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• New Volkswagen Advanced SUV could come to Europe

  26-03-2018 15:44
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-03-26 14:45
  By 2020 VW’s SUV lineup will rise to 19 models globally and account for 40 per cent of salesVolkswagen is mulling over bringing its new Advanced coupe-SUV to Europe, according to its development boss. 
  The Advanced mid-size SUV has been built exclusively for China and was unveiled alongside the new Touareg SUV earlier this month. It’s also the first time VW has applied its name to a coupe-like SUV, and due to its focus on design an arrival in Europe
  
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• EnSilica taps Logixx for route to volume automotive silicon - Electronics Weekly

  26-03-2018 15:42
  Electronics Weekly
  EnSilica taps Logixx for route to volume automotive silicon
  Electronics Weekly
  EnSilica, the Wokingham SoC designer, has tapped Logixx for a route to volume production of automotive silicon. Recommended Articles. Margrethe Vestager EU. EU contemplates breaking up Google · Qualcomm board re-elected with low majorities · Samsung to ...
  
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• Hyundai union leader dislikes electric cars

  26-03-2018 15:10
  Hyundai Motor's union chief has called electric cars 'evil' and said they would would destroy jobs.
  
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• VW reportedly will introduce a pickup concept at New York Auto Show

  26-03-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,New York Auto Show,Volkswagen,TruckWay back in 2010, Volkswagen presented the Amarok body-on-frame pickup truck it has sold on several markets, but not in the U.S. In case you feel the lack of a Volkswagen midsize pickup truck is a significant omission, there might be good news for you: Automotive News is reporting that VW could be bringing a pickup concept to the New York Auto Show. The truck is said to be based off the Atlas SUV structure. Expect it to be unveiled on Wedn
  
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• Lidar maker Velodyne is confused by fatal Uber crash

  26-03-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Volvo,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Crossover,SUV,Autonomous,LuxuryLidar maker Velodyne has put out a statement concerning the fatal accident between an Uber autonomous vehicle and a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, last week. Uber's self-driving Volvo XC90 uses a Velodyne lidar (light detection and range) unit, said to be an HDL-64E. That model has a 360-degree field-of-view and a 120-meter range, so one of the big questions has been why didn't the sensors pick
  
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• GKN offers quick payout if investors accept Dana bid

  26-03-2018 14:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  GKN promised a quick cash handout for shareholders if they back an improved takeover offer for its auto business, in a final roll of the dice aimed at seeing off a hostile bid for the whole company.
  
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• Bentley designer says electric Bentley coming ‘not so far in the future’

  26-03-2018 14:21
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Bentley,Coupe,Sedan,Electric,Future,Luxury,PerformanceBentley lead designer Stefan Sielaff told Auto Express, "A full electric Bentley is something I am extremely convinced we have to do." He essentially confirms a Bentley EV by saying, "It will happen not so far in the future." We can look at the designer's comments as a near-final declaration on an undertaking the English carmaker's been considering for the past few years. Don't look for a production run of the EXP 12 6e conce
  
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• Nissan/Sumitomo/4R setting up plant to recycle li-ion batteries for EVs

  26-03-2018 13:49
  Japan's first plant specialising in the reuse and recycling of lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles is set to open amid growing demand for electric cars.
  
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• New Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible 2018 review

  26-03-2018 13:42
  
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  Image 1 of 29 26 Mar, 2018 1:00pmStuart Gallagher As Mustangs go, a four-cylinder turbocharged automatic Convertible couldn’t be further from the American dream if it was made in North Korea in a factory staffed by Russians. But bear with us, because Ford has been busy working on the facelift of its sixth-generation Mustang. 
  We first drove the revised V8 GT last year, but we’ve had to wait until now to try one of the European-spec cars due in UK dealers in the com
  
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• Automakers benefit from revised US-South Korea trade deal

  26-03-2018 13:32
  The United States and South Korea have agreed to revise a trade pact sharply criticised by US president Donald Trump, the government in Seoul reportedly said on Monday. Media reports said USautomakers would gain improved market access but Korean steelmakers would be hit with quotas while avoiding hefty tariffs.
  
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• New MINI 2018 facelift review

  26-03-2018 13:24
  
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  Image 1 of 20 26 Mar, 2018 11:00pmJames Batchelor
  New premium MINI hatch adds more personalisation to boost its appealReinventing the original 1950s Mini will go down as one of the hardest jobs in automotive history. And with three generations of the ‘new’ MINI already under BMW’s belt, it’ll go down as one of the most successful, too.
  But no matter how progressive each new MINI is, it’s really just like any other car; after time, it gets old. The curr
  
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• 2019 Yaris sedan gets name change, 3 trim levels

  26-03-2018 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The subcompact sedan that Toyota inherited from its defunct youth-oriented Scion brand is getting another name change for the 2019 model year along with three trim levels.
  
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• New Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2020 review

  26-03-2018 12:15
  
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  Not much has changed with the latest Stelvio Quadrifoglio, but it didn’t really need to. Alfa Romeo has addressed criticisms of interior quality and in-car tech to varying degrees of success, but what is clear is that the Stelvio remains one of the most exciting performance SUVs on sale.
  There was a time when supercars would be considered seriously rapid if they could crack a sub-four second 0-62mph time. Then, in seemingly no time at all, it became the norm for GT cars, then super
  
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• Daimler JV launches updated Denza BEV

  26-03-2018 11:45
  Daimler and BYD Automotive Industry have launched the updated Denza 500 battery electric vehicle from their joint venture, Shenzhen Denza New Energy Automotive.
  
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• New Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2020 review - pictures

  26-03-2018 11:30
  Pictures of the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
  
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• Lynk & Co to make cars in Europe

  26-03-2018 11:30
  Geely-owned near-premium brand Lynk & Co is to make cars at a Volvo Cars plant in Belgium.
  
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• Ford updates European Mustang

  26-03-2018 11:18
  It's what helps athletes with disabilities stay stable as they snowboard and ski -  and it is being used on the new Ford Mustang for improved handling, particularly on tight European roads.
  
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• Didi Chuxing in EV joint venture with CHJ Automotive

  26-03-2018 11:09
  Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing plans to set up a joint venture with CHJ Automotive for the production of smart electric vehicles by 2020.
  
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• US firm increases cash offer for GKN's automotive business - Yorkshire Post

  26-03-2018 10:26
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  US firm increases cash offer for GKN's automotive business
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  The City of London skyline. US firm Dana has upped its cash offer for GKN's automotive business. Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire. Greg Wright · Email. Published: 09:24 Monday 26 March 2018. Share this article. Sign Up To Our Daily Newsletter. Sign up. 0 ...
  US car parts firm Dana ups its cash offer for GKN's automotive business by £100m as D-Day looms for Melrose bidThis is Money
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• Lynk and CO picks Volvo's Belgium plant for Europe output

  26-03-2018 07:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lynk and CO, the Chinese-backed startup that is partly owned by Volvo, will produce its 01 crossover at Volvo's factory in Ghent, Belgium, starting in 2019, Lynk and CO and Volvo said.
  
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• Toyota's Mike Sweers helps Americanize Tundra, Tacoma

  26-03-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Michigan transplant Mike Sweers' mission is to ensure Japanese engineers fully fathom the uniquely American mania for trucks.
  
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• Terry Taylor, mysterious empire builder

  26-03-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Terry Taylor, a private but skillful operator, owns more dealerships than anyone else in the country #8212; and probably the world.
  
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• Self-driving testers pause to rethink after fatality

  26-03-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The death of an Arizona woman was 'uncomfortably soon in the history of automated driving,' said one analyst.
  
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• Prime Automotive vaults into top 15 in dealer ranking

  26-03-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Prime Automotive surged 53 rungs on Automotive News' annual Top 150 Dealership Groups list, as ownership changes in 2017 shuffled the rankings.
  
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• Porsche's EV push won't include battery-powered 911

  26-03-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porsche says full-electric and hybrid-electric cars will account for 25 percent of sales by 2025 but there will not be a battery-powered version of its iconic 911 sports car.
  
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• Opportunities lost at Geneva show, says Chris Bangle

  26-03-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Since Chris Bangle's re-emergence in the auto industry at the Frankfurt show last fall, he has been sought after for opinion, if only because his views on the state of car design are so entertaining.
  
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