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• BMW reports fatal accident at S.C. plant

  28-03-2018 23:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into an accidental death at the paint shop in BMW's assembly plant in South Carolina.
  
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• 2019 Mazda CX-3 crossover updated with a tad more power and refinement

  28-03-2018 23:30
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Mazda,Crossover,HatchbackMazda's smallest vehicle, the CX-3 subcompact crossover, is getting a refresh for the 2019 model year. Visually, you'd be hard-pressed to tell what changed, and that's because not much did. The grille now has slats that are grouped in pairs, and the rear taillights have been redesigned. But there are a number of changes aside from visuals that separate this model from the 2018.Continue reading 2019 Mazda CX-3 crossover updated with a tad mo
  
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• Maserati Levante Trofeo gets a twin-turbo V8 transplant from Ferrari

  28-03-2018 23:25
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Maserati,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceWith 590 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque, the 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine powering the all-wheel-drive Levante Trofeo boasts the greatest power-per-liter of any engine ever installed in a Maserati. Not surprisingly, the engine and its 156-hp-per-liter output are the product of the men from Maranello. The Ferrari-based V8 pushes the Levante Trofeo to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds and on to a top speed of
  
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• Was the old one better? 2019 Subaru Forester joined by past generations

  28-03-2018 23:15
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Subaru,Crossover,SUVAre you having a hard time telling the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester apart from its predecessor? Are you wondering what they actually changed? Well, it's as if Subaru sensed that confusion, and brought the new Forester's ancestors on stage for its debut here at the New York Auto Show.Continue reading Was the old one better? 2019 Subaru Forester joined by past generations Was the old one better? 2019 Subaru Forester joined by past generations orig
  
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• Mazda is finally adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

  28-03-2018 23:00
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Mazda,Car Buying,Infotainment,Technology,SedanContinue reading Mazda is finally adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Mazda is finally adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 5 things we love about the 2019 GMC Sierra AT4

  28-03-2018 22:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,GMC,TruckThe 2019 GMC Sierra AT4 proves that GM's upmarket truck and SUV brand is getting serious about offering rough-and-tumble capability to rival the Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, Ram 1500 and Nissan Titan. Until the Sierra AT4 rolled onstage at a media event in lower Manhattan, prior to this year's New York Auto Show, the GMC brand had been more focused on luxury touches like fancy chrome wheels and posh interiors — no surprise, considering the upscale SLT and De
  
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• Genesis Essentia Concept embraces electric performance

  28-03-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Green,New York Auto Show,Coupe,Concept Cars,Electric,Luxury,Performance,GenesisStartup and established automakers alike have been waking up to — and embracing — the idea that electrification doesn't have to be just about efficiency. There's a huge performance potential for electric vehicles, a fact that Tesla has capitalized on, and other brands are following suit. Korean luxury car manufacturer Genesis is the latest to join the party with the unveiling of its Essentia gr
  
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• 2019 Subaru Forester gets bigger in New York debut

  28-03-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Subaru Forester, one of the brand's best-sellers in the U.S. and a key cog for the automaker's growth, is getting bigger, with additional safety features and an updated design for 2019.
  
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• Cadillac to Corvette: You’re not getting our twin-turbo V8 engine

  28-03-2018 20:55
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Cadillac,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceCadillac president Johan de Nysschen bluntly shot down rumors his brand's powerful twin-turbo V8 is also headed for the Chevy Corvette. Speaking Wednesday at the New York Auto Show, he said: "Just quit the speculation it's headed for Corvette. It's not."Continue reading Cadillac to Corvette: You’re not getting our twin-turbo V8 engine Cadillac to Corvette: You’re not getting our twin-turbo V8 engine originally appeared o
  
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• 2019 Nissan Altima vs Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry: How they compare

  28-03-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Honda,Hyundai,Nissan,Toyota,Sedan,ComparisonMidsize family sedans may be losing sales to small SUVs, but hundreds of thousands of the things still left dealerships last year. The 2019 Nissan Altima introduced here at the New York Auto Show replaces one of the segment's best sellers, joining a pair of other best-sellers, the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, which were both redesigned last year.Continue reading 2019 Nissan Altima vs Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry: How th
  
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• 2019 Nissan Altima vs Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry: How it compares on paper

  28-03-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Honda,Hyundai,Nissan,Toyota,Sedan,ComparisonMidsize family sedans may be losing sales to small SUVs, but hundreds of thousands of the things still left dealerships last year. The 2019 Nissan Altima introduced here at the New York Auto Show replaces one of the segment's best sellers, joining a pair of other best-sellers, the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, which were both redesigned last year.Continue reading 2019 Nissan Altima vs Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry: How it
  
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• New Hyundai Tucson facelift spotted testing for the first time - pictures

  28-03-2018 20:15
  Pictures of the 2024 Hyundai Tucson
  
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• New 2023 Hyundai Tucson facelift spied with fresh face - pictures

  28-03-2018 20:15
  Pictures of the facelifted Hyundai Tucson testing
  
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• Kia shows refreshed Optima, Sedona, K900 at New York auto show

  28-03-2018 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kia is upgrading its lineup with a trio of vehicles that will replace models that are losing traction: the Optima sedan, Sedona minivan and the upmarket K900 sedan.
  
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• March U.S. auto sales expected to rise

  28-03-2018 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  New-vehicle sales in the United States are on pace to reach the highest March volume since at least 2001, according to three forecasts issued this week, marking a solid start to the closely watched spring selling season.
  
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• Toyota names Zack Hicks to head new digital arm

  28-03-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Zack Hicks' expanded portfolio is part of the automaker's effort to accelerate its work on vehicle connectivity, electrification and autonomous driving technologies.
  
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• 2019 Subaru Forester: Refined by evolution

  28-03-2018 20:00
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Subaru,CrossoverHere it is, the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester, a lot like it was before, and a lot different. Six months of spy shots clued us in to evolutionary exterior on this fifth generation, which Subaru dubs "a more rugged style." Taking cues from the Ascent, instead of bodysides decorated with a couple of character lines, Subaru designers accentuate the sculpture of the entire span. In front, A larger, black gloss-finish grille cuts deeper into the bumper fr
  
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• 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: Plastic hatch and other fun facts

  28-03-2018 19:40
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Toyota,Hatchback,BudgetContinue reading 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: Plastic hatch and other fun facts 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: Plastic hatch and other fun facts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BYD posts 20% drop in net profit in 2017

  28-03-2018 19:31
  BYD has posted a 19.5% decline in net profits for 2017 amid reduced subsidies for new energy vehicles (NEVs, comprising EVs and PHEVs) and a sales slump for its gasoline-engine vehicles.
  
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• New Skoda Vision X concept review

  28-03-2018 19:29
  
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  We sit alongside Skoda designers in latest Vision X concept car, to get a taste of upcoming small SUVSkoda is on a roll. Its model range is expanding quickly, with the line-up now comprising eight models – an additional 10 plug-in variants are due before 2025, too. But next in line is a new baby SUV, based on the Vision X concept, due in 2019 to sit as a rival for the Citroen C3 Aircross.   
  To give us a taste of what&
  
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• Kia's K900 flagship sedan debuts: Reserved luxury reimagined

  28-03-2018 19:15
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Kia,Sedan,LuxuryAfter those teasers and brochure shots, the 2019 Kia K900 flagship sedan is here in the metal, presented at the New York Auto Show. Kia reminds us that the only thing carried over from the old car is the name, but the car's design is still reserved rather than ostentatious.Continue reading Kia's K900 flagship sedan debuts: Reserved luxury reimagined Kia's K900 flagship sedan debuts: Reserved luxury reimagined originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed,
  
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• 2019 Kia K900 flagship sedan debuts: Reserved luxury reimagined

  28-03-2018 19:15
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Kia,Sedan,LuxuryAfter those teasers and brochure shots, the 2019 Kia K900 flagship sedan is here in the metal, presented at the New York Auto Show. Kia reminds us that the only thing carried over from the old car is the name, but the car's design is still reserved rather than ostentatious.Continue reading 2019 Kia K900 flagship sedan debuts: Reserved luxury reimagined 2019 Kia K900 flagship sedan debuts: Reserved luxury reimagined originally appeared on Autoblog on
  
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• UPDATED - Melrose wins control of GKN

  28-03-2018 18:52
  UPDATED - Melrose wins control of GKN
  
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• GKN ownership battle coming to a head

  28-03-2018 18:48
  Investor company Melrose's hostile bid to take control of UK-based engineering firm and major automotive Tier 1 supplier GKN is coming to a head this week.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Tucson revised with new styling and convenience tech

  28-03-2018 18:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,New York Auto Show,Hyundai,CrossoverThe Hyundai Tucson gets significant updates for the 2019 model year, with freshened styling all around to bring its look in line with the brand-new Kona and Santa Fe crossovers, revised engine options, and more of the safety and convenience technology that buyers have come to expect from the small crossover category.Continue reading 2019 Hyundai Tucson revised with new styling and convenience tech 2019 Hyundai Tucson revised with new s
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric gets 250-mile range rating in the U.S.

  28-03-2018 18:45
  
  Filed under:Green,New York Auto Show,Hyundai,Crossover,Hatchback,ElectricLet's get the most salient details out of the way: The Hyundai Kona Electric will show up in California in the fourth quarter of 2018, and other "ZEV-focused states" will soon follow. We'd expect to see the Kona EV in dealerships along the East and West Coasts and in New England in early 2019. It'll have an estimated range of 250 miles from its 64 kWh lithium ion battery pack. Its electric motor sends 201 horsepower and 291
  
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• Interior design and technology - Kia Stonic

  28-03-2018 18:36
  Arriving late to the party, the Kia Stonic is the South Korean carmaker's first entry into the crowded small (B-segment) SUV market. Continuing QUBE/just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we slip inside the top-drawer First Edition trimmed model to take a closer look.
  
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• 2019 Acura RDX crossover gets turbocharged power, A-Spec version

  28-03-2018 18:35
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Acura,Crossover,LuxuryCalling the RDX that Acura showed at this year's Detroit Auto Show a "concept" was stretching that term to the limits of credulity. The production version of the 2019 RDX is here, and this turbocharged crossover with available AWD looks darn near identical. While it offers all-wheel drive like its Lexus NX and Audi Q3 competitors, Acura's next-generation SH-AWD should be a serious selling point.Continue reading 2019 Acura RDX crossover gets tu
  
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• ALD Automotive finds most car journeys could be done electrically - BusinessCar

  28-03-2018 18:24 via businesscar.co.uk
  ALD Automotive finds most car journeys could be done electrically
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  More than three-quarters of daily car journeys could be completed using a fully electric vehicle (EV), new research has found. Leasing firm ALD Automotive looked at data from its ProFleet telematics system, analysing a random sample of company cars ...
  
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• Mustang parts under the new Lincoln Aviator mean good things for Ford

  28-03-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Ford,Lincoln,SUVAs we mentioned last night, underneath the new Lincoln Aviator "concept" there appears to be an independent rear suspension lifted right from the Ford Mustang parts bin. And while it's pretty cool on its face that Mustang rear-drive platform bits are being reused in the broader Ford universe, what this means for the next Explorer could be really cool.Continue reading Mustang parts under the new Lincoln Aviator mean good things for Ford Mustang parts
  
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• Tesla shares fall sharply for second straight day

  28-03-2018 18:10
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceNEW YORK — Tesla Inc shares fell more than 9 percent on Wednesday following a downgrade by Moody's Investors Service, a probe by the National Transportation Safety Board of a recent fatal crash and concerns about Model 3 production.Continue reading Tesla shares fall sharply for second straight day Tesla shares fall sharply for second straight day originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:10:00 EDT.Please se
  
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• Mercedes brings Industry 4.0 to Brazil truck building

  28-03-2018 17:46
  Daimler Trucks claims to have launched a new era of truck production in Brazil, involving systematic implementation of Industry 4.0 concepts.
  
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• Honda slows US Accord output

  28-03-2018 17:46
  This is not good for a completely redesigned model introduced for 2018.
  
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• VW unveils unibody Tanoak pickup concept

  28-03-2018 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen doesn't have formal plans to build the Atlas Tanoak concept pickup unveiled Wednesday in New York, but is using it to gauge potential consumer interest. The Tanoak features a 276-hp, V-6 engine mated to an eight speed transmission.
  
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• There's a hidden message in VW's MQB-based pickup concept

  28-03-2018 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bringing an MQB-based small unibody pickup to the US market would never be enough on its own for VW to gain 3 percentage points of market share. But it could help.
  
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• Daimler, BMW to combine car-sharing businesses

  28-03-2018 16:50
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Ownership,BMW,Mercedes-Benz,ElectricFRANKFURT — German carmakers Daimler and BMW have joined forces to expand their businesses in new services such as car-sharing and electric vehicle charging, raising their full-year guidance to reflect the deal.Continue reading Daimler, BMW to combine car-sharing businesses Daimler, BMW to combine car-sharing businesses originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of f
  
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• Redesigned 2019 Nissan Altima makes AWD, turbo, tech play

  28-03-2018 16:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan is giving the Altima a radical makeover in hopes of bringing U.S. buyers back to the shrinking midsize sedan segment. All-wheel drive will be offered to boost sales in cold-weather markets where consumers often buy crossovers and SUVs.
  
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• Rolls-Royce Wraith Luminary Collection gets celestial headliner

  28-03-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Rolls-Royce,Coupe,LuxuryRolls-Royce has announced a new bespoke collection for its Wraith 2-door luxury coupe that is highlighted, literally, by a headliner full of glittering shooting stars. It's called the Wraith Luminary Collection and its production will be limited to just 55 examples.Continue reading Rolls-Royce Wraith Luminary Collection gets celestial headliner Rolls-Royce Wraith Luminary Collection gets celestial headliner originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Mar 2018 1
  
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• BMW Group and Daimler combine on mobility services

  28-03-2018 16:34
  The BMW Group and Daimler have signed an agreement to merge their mobility services business units. A joint venture company is to be set up to facilitate this unprecedented collaboration between the two rival premium carmakers.
  
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• VW pickup is real: Atlas picks up a truck bed and the name Tanoak

  28-03-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Volkswagen,Truck,Concept CarsContinue reading VW pickup is real: Atlas picks up a truck bed and the name Tanoak VW pickup is real: Atlas picks up a truck bed and the name Tanoak originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak Concept hits New York

  28-03-2018 16:23
  
  Jake Weaver2018-03-28 15:30
  VW's Atlas Tanoak concept is a posh pick-up heavily based on the large Atlas SUVVolkswagen has unveiled a second concept at this year’s New York Motor Show, called the Atlas Tanoak, previewing a potential pick-up version of the new Atlas SUV.
  Named after a tree native to the Pacific Coast in the U.S. the concept measures in at 5,438mm long – that’s over 400mm longer than the seven-seat Atlas. It’s based on the same MBQ platform and powered by a
  
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• Daimler, BMW to combine ride-sharing units

  28-03-2018 15:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  By joining forces, BMW Group and Daimler AG, two of the auto industry's fiercest competitors, aim to become a mobility powerhouse.
  
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• 2019 Nissan Altima wants to shake up midsize sedans

  28-03-2018 15:45
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Nissan,SedanNissan designed the sixth-generation 2019 Altima to fulfill a lofty mission: shake up the midsized sedan segment. The carmaker said it was already well into work on its formerly best-selling vehicle when the Rogue crossover became the most popular Nissan on the lot. Once the Altima had been freed from the constraint of being the company's No. 1 in the U.S., Nissan decided to go further with the Atima's design and detailing, and make it a global car. The
  
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• First UK 'under the canopy' hydrogen pump opens

  28-03-2018 15:18
  The UK's first 'under the canopy' hydrogen refuelling station has opened in Beaconsfield, a few miles west of the capital on the busy M40 motorway.
  
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• Uber update reduced safety sensors - report

  28-03-2018 15:15
  Uber's 2016 switch from self-driving Ford Fusion cars in favour of Volvo SUVs also resulted in a reduction in the number of safety sensors used to detect objects in the road, a media report said.
  
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• Jaguar shows F-Pace SVR at New York auto show

  28-03-2018 15:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jaguar hopes to retain its customers defecting from sports cars and sport sedans with the F-Pace SVR.
  
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• Nvidia halts self-driving tests; Uber drops test permit in California

  28-03-2018 15:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousChipmaker Nvidia Corp said on Tuesday it has suspended self-driving tests across the globe, a week after an Uber Technologies Inc autonomous vehicle struck and killed a woman crossing a street in Arizona.Continue reading Nvidia halts self-driving tests; Uber drops test permit in California Nvidia halts self-driving tests; Uber drops test permit in California originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:10:00 EDT.P
  
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• NHTSA proposes scrapping higher 'gas guzzler' penalties

  28-03-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Fuel EfficiencyThe U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said late on Tuesday it was proposing to cancel a planned hike in higher "gas-guzzler" penalties for automakers whose vehicles fail to meet minimum fuel-economy standards.Continue reading NHTSA proposes scrapping higher 'gas guzzler' penalties NHTSA proposes scrapping higher 'gas guzzler' penalties originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms
  
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• Hyundai Genesis G70 introduced at New York show -- with a manual transmission

  28-03-2018 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The sporty Genesis G70 joins the entry-level luxury sedan segment this summer, complete with a manual option for driving purists.
  
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• 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS gets faster still with Weissach Package

  28-03-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,New York Auto Show,Porsche,Coupe,Lightweight,PerformanceThe 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS made its debut just a few weeks ago at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. It's faster and more powerful than ever before thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber and a 520-horsepower 4.0-liter flat-six screamer mounted out back. For the 2018 New York Auto Show, Porsche's GT division is rolling out the GT3 RS Weissach Package, an $18,000 carbon-fiber weight-loss program.Continue reading 2019 Porsc
  
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