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• Mercedes loses U.S. sales momentum in March

  03-04-2018 23:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sales momentum is fading for Germany's biggest luxury automakers in the United States just as President Donald Trump threatens trade actions that could make their cars costlier.
  
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• Honda U.S. sales rise in March behind trucks, Civic

  03-04-2018 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  American Honda posted a 3.8 percent rise in March U.S. sales behind strong truck demand and an assist from the Civic.
  
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• Woman executive of South Korea's Hyundai Motor resigns amid #MeToo wave

  03-04-2018 22:40
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,HyundaiSEOUL — A female executive of South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor has resigned after being accused of pressuring female subordinates to pour drinks for, and dance with, senior male members of staff, the Yonhap news agency said on Tuesday.Continue reading Woman executive of South Korea's Hyundai Motor resigns amid #MeToo wave Woman executive of South Korea's Hyundai Motor resigns amid #MeToo wave originally appeared on Autoblog on
  
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• U.S. states and cities tell EPA to leave fuel-economy standards alone

  03-04-2018 22:40
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,GreenNearly a dozen U.S. states and Washington, D.C., on Tuesday promised to defend federal automobile efficiency standards against a rollback proposed this week by Scott Pruitt, the embattled head of the Environmental Protection Agency.Continue reading U.S. states and cities tell EPA to leave fuel-economy standards alone U.S. states and cities tell EPA to leave fuel-economy standards alone originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:40:00 EDT.Please see o
  
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• Hyundai drops 11% in March, Kia rises 2.5%

  03-04-2018 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai Motor America's March U.S. sales fell 11 percent from the year-earlier period.
  
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• These were the best-selling vehicles of March, 2018

  03-04-2018 22:15
  
  As usual, the Ford F-Series pickup truck was the best-selling vehicle in America in March 2018. The Chevy Silverado followed, but there's a big surprise in third place.Continue reading These were the best-selling vehicles of March, 2018 These were the best-selling vehicles of March, 2018 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Attorneys general from 11 U.S. states vow to defend auto efficiency standards

  03-04-2018 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  The top legal officers from 11 states and Washington promised to defend federal automobile efficiency standards against a rollback proposed by the Trump administration this week.
  
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• These deadlines explain why Trump's hurrying to get a NAFTA deal

  03-04-2018 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Trump administration is hoping to pull off a quick NAFTA win by aiming for a provisional pact as early as next week. A look at the political calendar explains why that's all he's likely to get.
  
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• Mazda launches new ad campaign called 'Feel Alive'

  03-04-2018 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Consumers are the centerpiece of Mazda's new "Feel Alive" advertising campaign as the company tries to reposition itself as a fan-first brand.
  
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• It's the beginning of the end for the Top Gear test track

  03-04-2018 20:55
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Etc.,TV/Movies,PerformanceThe last episode of the latest BBC Top Gear season was just shown in the UK. If that makes you sad, there's another reason to feel wistful: as has been reported for over a decade now, the Dunsfold Aerodrome runway and Top Gear test tack will eventually be replaced by housing. Last week the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government personally greenlit the project.Continue reading It's the beginning of the end for the Top Gear test tr
  
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• Toyota posts third straight month of U.S. sales gains

  03-04-2018 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota Motor Sales USA said sales rose 3.5 percent in March from a year earlier, for three straight months of gains.
  
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• Outback and Crosstrek lead Subaru's best U.S. March ever

  03-04-2018 20:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  March was Subaru of America's best monthly effort so far in 2018 thanks to the one-two punch Outback and Crosstrek.
  
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• VW, Audi sales rise on crossovers, Audi A5

  03-04-2018 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen brand sales rose 18 percent to 32,548 on growing strength of the brand's lineup of crossovers.
  
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• EPA chief Scott Pruitt, automakers in lockstep over fuel economy standards

  03-04-2018 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Flanked by trade association heads representing auto manufacturers and dealers, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt defended Monday's decision to revise the Obama administration's fuel economy targets.
  
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• Ford sales rise 3.5% in March on F-series sales

  03-04-2018 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thanks mostly to the best March sales in 18 years for the F series, Ford's monthly sales increased 3.5 percent over a year ago.
  
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• CANADA: Sales dip 0.5% in March, but finished up overall in Q1

  03-04-2018 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sales of new vehicles fell 0.5 percent to 186,993 units in March. The president of the Global Automakers of Canada says President Trump's threats and tariffs might have affected consumer confidence.
  
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• Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6 First Drive Review: The incredible hulk

  03-04-2018 19:15
  
  Filed under:Ford,First Drives,Truck,Luxury,Off-Road,Performance,SpecialtyBetween the rampant exotics and the lurking classics, it takes some seriously special sheetmetal to stand out in car-clogged Malibu. But this triumphantly conspicuous ride is John Hennessey's stab at the already imposing Ford F-150 Raptor, a wicked transmogrification of the offroad-effective 4x4 into an over-the-top six-wheeled, three-axle'd behemoth. And here I am, trying to keep this hulking steed centered in its lane on
  
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• VW eCrafter testing extended to UK

  03-04-2018 19:14
  Volkswagen's electric van - the eCrafter - is to make its UK debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 24-26 April, ahead of real-world testing beginning with UK customers at the start of May.
  
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• Could Ford Cologne switch to EVs after 2023?

  03-04-2018 19:14
  Ford could make electric cars in Germany after 2023, when the life cycle of the recently redesigned Fiesta model is due to end, and would welcome state subsidies to support the shift, a top executive told a paper.
  
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• Tesla nixes capital need as Model 3 output rises

  03-04-2018 19:06
  Tesla has quashed any speculation it might need to raise more capital this year on Tuesday, as its shares rose after it announced it built 2,020 of its cheaper Model 3 sedans in the last seven days of March.
  
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• Crossovers sales lead GM to 16% increase as incentives rise

  03-04-2018 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM, behind "exceptional" double-digit gains at every brand, said its U.S. sales in March increased 16 percent from a year ago to 296,341.
  
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• Citroen C1 updated for 2018 with new tech and refreshed engine

  03-04-2018 18:26
  
  James Brodie2018-04-03 17:26
  Citroen's city car gets the same engine updates as the new Toyota Aygo, plus a handful of new driver assistsThe Citroen C1 has been subtly updated for 2018, with new colours and interior trim options, fresh driver aids and cabin tech, plus an updated engine.
  Appearance wise the car basically keeps its current looks – the only changes you’ll find on the outside are new badges at the rear using Citroen’s latest brand typeface. Three new body paint col
  
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• Citroen C1 updated for 2018 with new tech and a refreshed engine

  03-04-2018 18:26
  
  James Brodie2018-04-03 17:26
  Citroen's city car gets the same engine updates as the new Toyota Aygo, plus a handful of new driver assistsThe Citroen C1 has been subtly updated for 2018, with new colours and interior trim options, fresh driver aids and cabin tech, plus an updated engine.
  Appearance wise the car basically keeps its current looks – the only changes you’ll find on the outside are new badges at the rear using Citroen’s latest brand typeface. Three new body paint col
  
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• FCA March sales rise 14% on record Jeep sales pace

  03-04-2018 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA US snapped an 18-month losing streak with March U.S. sales increasing 14 percent to 216,063 cars and light trucks behind the strength of a 45 percent gain in Jeep deliveries.
  
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• California DMV can now allow fully driverless car testing

  03-04-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousAutomakers can now start testing fully driverless cars on California's roads. According to the state DMV's new regulations that became effective on April 2nd, it can now issue three types of autonomous vehicle testing permits. The first kind is the original one it approved years ago, which needs a driver behind the wheel, while the other two could pave the way for the release of Level 4 to 5 autonomous vehicles. See, the second
  
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• Ford releases teaser video of 2019 Focus

  03-04-2018 17:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Hatchback,SedanFor the past few months, we have seen brightly camouflaged Ford Focus test mules. The light disguise has shown us that the car has been reaching readiness for quite a while now, and the official release date is now just a week away. This short teaser video released by Ford Europe's YouTube channel gives us a look at the details of the upcoming new generation Focus.Continue reading Ford releases teaser video of 2019 Focus Ford releases teaser video of 2019 Foc
  
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• Tesla Model 3: These 5 fun features help make this electric car unique

  03-04-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Tesla,Deep Dive,Hatchback,Sedan,Electric,Original VideoYou've read the review (or maybe you haven't), and you've learned how the Tesla Model 3 is a bit of an odd duck. As we spent a couple days with the EV, we came to learn a few of its quirks. Here are five nifty features that — in addition to the electric powertrain, unique styling and loads of tech — really make the car unique.Continue reading Tesla Model 3: These 5 fun features help make this electric car
  
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• 2019 Audi S6 Avant wagon spied showing off its sleek new lines

  03-04-2018 17:35
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Audi,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceThere's something really wonderful about performance wagons. Just this past week, we've had a 2018 Volvo V90, 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake and a 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo pass through Fort Autoblog. While these are all wonderful in their own way, Americans still miss out on some really good stuff from Europe, like the new 2019 Audi S6 Avant we see here in camouflaged garb.Continue reading 2019 Audi S6 Avant wagon spied
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1996 Saturn SC1

  03-04-2018 17:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive History,CoupeWith three-digit horsepower (barely) and a manual transmission, the 1996 Saturn SC was reasonably good fun for a cheap price. This one managed to get close to 300,000 miles before being forcibly retired in Colorado.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1996 Saturn SC1 Junkyard Gem: 1996 Saturn SC1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru's STI motorsport arm celebrates 30 years of going fast

  03-04-2018 16:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Subaru,Coupe,Sedan,Performance,RacingThe letters W, R and X are often featured on the trunklid of a fast, blue Subaru, but the other important letters for a Subaru are STI – standing for Subaru Tecnica International. The STI motorsport brand brings to mind '90s World Rally Championship victories and Impreza legends such as the wide-bodied 1998 22B, but the division is actually a bit older: STI is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week.Continue reading Subaru's S
  
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• Hyundai Mobis credit ratings unaffected by re-org

  03-04-2018 16:28
  Moody's ratings says that Hyundai Motor Group's reorganisation plan will unlikely have an immediate impact on Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.'s and Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd.'s ratings and outlook.
  
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• Tesla reports official Model 3 numbers, says no need to raise capital

  03-04-2018 16:17
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricTesla quashed any speculation it might need to raise more capital this year on Tuesday, driving the company's battered shares higher as it announced it built 2,020 of its Model 3 sedans in the last seven days of March.Continue reading Tesla reports official Model 3 numbers, says no need to raise capital Tesla reports official Model 3 numbers, says no need to raise capital originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Apr
  
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• Sales rise 6.4% as spring season starts with a bang

  03-04-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. light-vehicle deliveries, behind higher discounts and fleet shipments, a surge in light-truck demand and an extra weekend of sales, rose 6.4 percent in March, topping expectations as the critical spring-selling season started off with a bang.
  
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• Valmet Automotive produces record 90,000 cars in 2017

  03-04-2018 15:45
  Finnish contract assembler Valmet Automotive built a record 90,000 vehicles at Uusikaupunki during 2017.
  
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• Continental, Osram finalize automotive lighting JV

  03-04-2018 15:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Continental and Osram have finalized an agreement to create a global joint venture to build automotive lighting modules.
  
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• Fuel efficiency standards put EPA on collision course with California

  03-04-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,GreenThe Trump administration's rejection on Monday of an Obama-era plan to make automobiles more fuel efficient opens up a long process to weaken current standards and puts California and the federal government on a collision course over vehicle emissions.Continue reading Fuel efficiency standards put EPA on collision course with California Fuel efficiency standards put EPA on collision course with California originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:30
  
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• Pioneer/NVIDIA collaborate to expedite autonomous driving R&D

  03-04-2018 15:28
  Pioneer Corporation announced it has collaborated with NVIDIA to make Pioneer's 3D-Lidar sensors work with with NVIDIA DriveWorks, a software development kit (SDK) for autonomous driving.
  
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• Magna/GACC to jointly produce liftgates in China

  03-04-2018 15:10
  Magna announced it has entered into a joint venture (JV) with GAC subsidiary, GAC Component (GACC), to begin production of composite liftgates for a global automaker's crossover vehicle starting in late 2018.
  
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• Commercials drive New Zealand March sales

  03-04-2018 15:09
  March new vehicle registrations of 14,028 vehicles in New Zealand were up 1% year on year, reflecting, the local Motor Industry Association (MIA) said, "a stable market".
  
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• Ford 'hypothetically' could make EVs in Germany after 2023, exec says

  03-04-2018 14:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford could make electric cars in Germany after 2023, when the life cycle of Ford's Fiesta model is due to end, the head of the carmaker's German business told a newspaper.
  
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• Female Hyundai executive resigns amid #MeToo movement

  03-04-2018 14:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  A female Hyundai executive in South Korea has resigned after being accused of pressuring female subordinates to pour drinks for and dance with senior male members of staff.
  
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• GM will stop reporting monthly U.S. vehicle sales

  03-04-2018 14:49
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,GM,GMCGeneral Motors said on Tuesday it will stop reporting monthly U.S. vehicle sales, saying the 30-day snapshot does not accurately reflect the market, and will instead issue quarterly sales.Continue reading GM will stop reporting monthly U.S. vehicle sales GM will stop reporting monthly U.S. vehicle sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Apr 2018 08:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | 
  
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• Ford/Datang complete Cellular-V2X testing in China

  03-04-2018 14:49
  Ford and Datang have successfully conducted Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything technology (C-V2X) trials in China.
  
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• Waymo CEO says self-driving tech not to blame in deadly Tesla crash

  03-04-2018 14:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  As controversy swirls around the death of a Model X driver last month, the head of Alphabet self-driving car unit is drawing distinctions between his company's technology and Tesla's Autopilot.
  
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• Ford South Africa to expand Struandale engine plant

  03-04-2018 14:46
  Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is expanding its operations at the Struandale engine plant in Port Elizabeth as part of a wide-ranging investment in its two local plants announced late last year.
  
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• Teslas don't have black boxes, making U.S. crash probes harder

  03-04-2018 14:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  When a Tesla Model X slammed into a concrete highway barrier in California last month, federal investigators weren't able to easily access the car's proprietary vehicle data.
  
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• EPA chief Scott Pruitt's rental of lobbyist's condo being investigated

  03-04-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,GreenThe White House is reviewing Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt's activities after reports he paid below the market rate to live in a condo owned by a lobbyist who deals with issues overseen by the agency, the Wall Street Journal reported.Continue reading EPA chief Scott Pruitt's rental of lobbyist's condo being investigated EPA chief Scott Pruitt's rental of lobbyist's condo being investigated originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Apr
  
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• Tesla, carrying $10 billion in debt, must recharge finances to make Model 3 go

  03-04-2018 13:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  For Tesla investors, the question isn't whether Elon Musk will meet his diminished target this week for Model 3 car production. They're wondering how he's going to finance the ones that come later.
  
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• Musk sleeps at factory while world waits for Tesla Model 3 numbers

  03-04-2018 13:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk, in a testy Twitter exchange, said he is "back to sleeping at the factory" while trying to fix production delays with Tesla's Model 3.
  
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• FCA builds Latin America's first vehicle dynamics simulation centre

  03-04-2018 13:17
  In a partnership with the state of Minas Gerais' Pontifical Catholic University (PUC), FCA has built the first Vehicular Dynamics Simulation Centre (SIMCentre) in Latin America.
  
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