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• 5,000-mile ‘absurd original condition’ 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser for sale

  04-04-2018 23:50
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Auctions,Automotive History,SUV,Classics,Off-RoadWhat would you pay for the most perfect Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 in the world? Not a nut-and-bolt restoration, not a customized one, but a factory original 1978 FJ40 that's spent all of its life in good hands. Right now, it seems the price must be six-figure.Continue reading 5,000-mile ‘absurd original condition’ 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser for sale 5,000-mile ‘absurd original condition’ 1978 Toyota Land Cru
  
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• 2018 Range Rover Velar: A rotary shifter done right

  04-04-2018 21:22
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,SUV,LuxuryBack in February, editor Reese Counts expressed his beef with the rotary shifter in the long-term Jaguar F-Pace. In short, the shifter wouldn't rotate into either drive or reverse. Now, I've personally never experienced such an issue with that shifter design since it was unveiled in the original (and awesome) Jaguar XF. Yet, that early post highlights the other problem with the rotary shifter in the F-Pace as well as the XE and current XF. It is placed at the cen
  
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• CarMax's Q4 net falls, plans growth in smaller markets

  04-04-2018 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  CarMax said its profits fell on flat revenue during its last fiscal quarter, and that it will focus its new stores in smaller markets this fiscal year.
  
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• BMW and Daimler see common new mobility cause - COMMENT

  04-04-2018 20:24
  We live in interesting times in the automotive business, for sure. Everyone is talking about driverless cars, connected cars, electric cars and the emergence of the 'sharing economy'. But we don't quite know how these things will actually play out, how much disruption is really ahead.
  
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• Judge approves Takata distibutions to automakers

  04-04-2018 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  A federal judge in Michigan greenlighted a plan on Tuesday to dole out $850 million to automakers from Takata's restitution fund, court documents show.
  
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• Report: Chevrolet to kill Sonic, Ford to end Fiesta and Taurus

  04-04-2018 20:22
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Ford,Hatchback,SedanThese are grim times for car sales in the United States as crossovers, SUVs and pickups command the attention of buyers, and now a report from the Wall Street Journal suggests that General Motors and Ford are both planning to axe slow-selling nameplates from their lineups.Continue reading Report: Chevrolet to kill Sonic, Ford to end Fiesta and TaurusReport: Chevrolet to kill Sonic, Ford to end Fiesta and Taurusoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 A
  
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• Next-gen Toyota 86, Subaru BRZ could arrive by 2021

  04-04-2018 20:03
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Subaru,Toyota,Coupe,Future,PerformanceIf these rumors are true, a small but dedicated core of fans could be in for a treat. According to Japan Times — and citing unspecified "sources" — Toyota and Subaru are developing a more next-generation 86 and BRZ, with a possible launch around 2021. The new car(s) will have more power, improved handling and newer safety features.Continue reading Next-gen Toyota 86, Subaru BRZ could arrive by 2021 Next-gen Toyota 86, Subaru
  
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• Flowtie added to 2019 Chevrolet Silverado HD trucks

  04-04-2018 19:25
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,DieselWhen the mighty new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD trucks were revealed last month at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, they featured an overlooked design feature borrowed from the Camaro of all vehicles: the "Flowtie."Continue reading Flowtie added to 2019 Chevrolet Silverado HD trucks Flowtie added to 2019 Chevrolet Silverado HD trucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:25:00 EDT.Please see our ter
  
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• VW to add SUV to Brazil roster as Honda consolidates factories

  04-04-2018 19:14
  Volkswagen plans to produce an SUV in Brazil, a media report said.
  
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• New Nissan 370Z 2018 facelift review

  04-04-2018 19:07
  
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  Fast, fierce and hairy of chest, the Nissan 370Z feels like a sports car from another era, and that's the problemIn 2016, we put the ageing Nissan 370Z up against the (then new) Ford Mustang EcoBoost. Our verdict confirmed that while it had plenty of old-school charm at launch in 2009, the intervening seven years had left Nissan’s sports car feeling rather dated. 
  Now it’s 2018 and the familiar Z car is nearing a full
  
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• Used-car retailer Shift partners with Cox's Manheim

  04-04-2018 18:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Shift Technologies, an online used-car retailer, is partnering with Manheim for services such as vehicle storage, reconditioning, imaging and inspections.
  
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• David Brown Automotive: inside one of the UK’s leading coachbuilders

  04-04-2018 18:40
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-04-06 15:44
  David Brown Automotive creates exclusive, retro-look cars with a modern design twist. We see how it’s flying the flag for UK coachbuildersCars today may be safer, faster and more efficient than ever before, but the argument can be made that they don’t have old-fashioned style and character, like so many cars designed yester. This is why a number of companies have brought back the retro look, with a modern twist, in recent years. 
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• VW bets on Brazil rebound with SUV; Honda remains cautious

  04-04-2018 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen AG plans to produce its first SUV in Brazil, it said on Wednesday, betting on a rebound in Latin America's largest market despite signs of caution from rivals such as Honda.
  
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• 2018 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Drivers' Notes Review | Bavarian blue bombshell

  04-04-2018 18:31
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,BMW,Quick Spins,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceAlpina was founded in Germany in 1965. The company has close ties with BMW, as close as any tuner or aftermarket company really could have. In fact, the German government recognizes Alpina as a manufacturer, not just an aftermarket tuner. In the US, Alpina cars are sold with full warranties through BMW dealers. Techs are fully trained to work on these cars.Continue reading 2018 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Drivers' Notes Review | Bavarian
  
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• GM, Ford, axing car models - reports

  04-04-2018 18:21
  General Motors will stop production of its subcompact Chevrolet Sonic by as early as this year, Reuters cited the Wall Street Journal as reporting.
  
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• The 0% auto loan era fading into America's rearview mirror

  04-04-2018 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers that used 0 percent financing offers to juice sales at the height of the American auto boom are starting to abandon them as rising interest rates lift their own borrowing costs.
  
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• Skoda Superb SportLine Plus arrives amid various range updates

  04-04-2018 17:42
  
  James Brodie2018-04-04 16:56
  Skoda updates the spec of all models but the entry level Superb S, while adding a second SportLine badged carSkoda has lightly altered the Superb range for 2018, with a new spec Superb SportLine and the addition of a new SportLine Plus model at the very top end of its flagship saloon line-up. 
  Changes to the regular SportLine are very minor, but actually focus on bringing the price of the SportLine down. As such, the 9.2-inch Columbus infotainment and navigation
  
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• GM, Ford to drop 4 car nameplates, report says

  04-04-2018 17:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM and Ford plan to discontinue four slow-selling car models, including the venerable Ford Taurus sedan, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler pickup renderings: Latest imaginings of the Scrambler

  04-04-2018 17:19
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Jeep,Truck,Off-RoadThe Jeep Wrangler-based JT pickup, which everybody refers to as Scrambler (boy, we're going to be surprised if that isn't the real name), doesn't hit the showroom floor until April 2019. That is a long time to wait. What's an impatient nation of Jeep fans to do in the intervening year? Speculate on what it looks like, of course.Continue reading Jeep Wrangler pickup renderings: Latest imaginings of the Scrambler Jeep Wrangler pickup renderings: Latest imag
  
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• Honda's Clarity Fuel Cell arrives at dealerships

  04-04-2018 16:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Honda,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,HydrogenGood news for Californians interested in leasing the Honda Clarity's fuel cell version: Honda has announced the cars have started arriving at select Honda dealerships today. The Clarity Fuel Cell will be available from 12 Honda dealers in California, namely six around the Los Angeles/Orange County areas, five in the SF Bay Area and one in Sacramento.Continue reading Honda's Clarity Fuel Cell arrives at dealerships Honda'
  
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• 2018 Ford Escape crossover flunks passenger-side crash test

  04-04-2018 16:47
  
  Filed under:Ford,Crossover,SUVFord's second-most popular vehicle by sales has failed a critical crash safety test, earning the worst safety rating of seven small SUVs tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for front passenger-side crash protection.Continue reading 2018 Ford Escape crossover flunks passenger-side crash test 2018 Ford Escape crossover flunks passenger-side crash test originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feed
  
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• BMW X2 review

  04-04-2018 16:37
  
  For Eye-catching looks, good to drive, classy interiorOur Rating 
  4 Against Expensive alongside the loftier and more practical X1, firm low speed ride2018
  It’s another new addition to the BMW SUV line-up, but the X2 aims to buck convention with a low seating position and unique stylingThe X2 arrives as a more interesting addition to BMW’s ever expanding SUV line-up, but it won’t be the best choice for all. This style oriented crossover sits low compared to tall r
  
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• Grey imports cause Takata recall headaches in New Zealand

  04-04-2018 16:26
  New Zealand's Motor Industry Association (MIA), representing new vehicle importers, has welcomed the government's mandatory recall for at risk (alpha type) Takata airbag inflators but its response illustrates the problems that arise in a market where grey market imports match or exceed those imported 'officially'.
  
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• Ford UK establishes new trade parts operation targeting independents

  04-04-2018 16:19
  Ford's UK unit is set to launch Parts Plus, a direct sales channel for trade parts.
  
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• BMW launches subscription pilot in at Sonic dealership in Tennessee

  04-04-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW, joining the list of automakers exploring the business case for vehicle subscription services, will launch its first pilot program in the United States at a Sonic Automotive store in Nashville.
  
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• Mercedes-AMG C 63 performance coupe to get lots of hybrid power

  04-04-2018 15:35
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Convertible,Crossover,Sedan,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceThe next decade in cars will revolutionize the landscape, as iconic holdouts switch to electrification. When Australian outlet Car Advice asked Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Möers about the future of the brand's high-performance cars, Moërs revealed, "[The] next-generation Mercedes-AMG C 63 will be a hybrid — that's now a given." What's more, AMG might have the AMG C 63's successor send its power to
  
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• What U.S. cars are on China tariff list?

  04-04-2018 15:25
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalU.S. automakers' products make up a sizable chunk of China's long list of consumer goods targeted for a 25 percent tariff. The entire list is daunting to read, but here's the section of it specific to cars, to give a flavor of the dispute.Continue reading What U.S. cars are on China tariff list? What U.S. cars are on China tariff list? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email t
  
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• Dacia Sandero remains Britain’s cheapest car despite £1k price increase

  04-04-2018 15:21
  
  Richard Ingram2018-04-04 14:20
  The Dacia Sandero has increased in price, with the entry-level Access model now costing from £6,995 in the UKThe Dacia Sandero is still Britain’s cheapest car, despite a sizeable £1,000 (16.7 per cent) price increase for the entry-level Access model. That premium sees the basic Sandero jump from £5,995 to £6,995, despite its unchanged spec sheet. 
  On sale since 2013, the Sandero’s £5,995 headline figure has been unaffe
  
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• Stocks down as automakers, Boeing lead China's hit list in trade spat

  04-04-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chrysler,Ford,GM,TeslaU.S. aerospace companies, automakers, grain merchants and chipmakers were the early casualties on Wednesday after China and the United States announced tariffs on $50 billion of imports, cementing fears they were spiraling toward a trade war.Continue reading Stocks down as automakers, Boeing lead China's hit list in trade spat Stocks down as automakers, Boeing lead China's hit list in trade spat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Apr 2018 08:40:00 E
  
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• Automakers, Boeing lead list of casualties in China-U.S. trade spat

  04-04-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chrysler,Ford,GM,TeslaU.S. aerospace companies, automakers, grain merchants and chipmakers were the early casualties on Wednesday after China and the United States announced tariffs on $50 billion of imports, cementing fears they were spiraling toward a trade war.Continue reading Automakers, Boeing lead list of casualties in China-U.S. trade spat Automakers, Boeing lead list of casualties in China-U.S. trade spat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Apr 2018 08:40:00 EDT.P
  
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• China retaliates with tariffs on US goods - including cars

  04-04-2018 14:33
  China has retaliated against the latest round of US import tariffs on its goods with a list of similar new tariffs on US imports, which also extends to imported cars.
  
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• Hyundai group under pressure from activist hedge fund Elliott Management, which now has $1 billion stake

  04-04-2018 14:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  A unit of activist hedge fund Elliott Management revealed that it holds more than $1 billion worth of shares in key affiliates of Hyundai Motor Group and called for more rapid reform of the auto giant's governance.
  
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• Osram and Continental agree lighting joint venture

  04-04-2018 14:16
  Osram and Continental have agreed a joint venture, in which each has a 50% stake, to combine respective expertise in lighting, light control and electronics.
  
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• China strikes back with tariffs on U.S. goods, including cars

  04-04-2018 14:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The United States voiced willingness to negotiate a resolution to an escalating trade fight with China after Beijing retaliated against proposed U.S.
  
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• Mexico auto sales fall 13% in March in tough climate

  04-04-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mexican auto sales fell 13 percent in March as economic and political uncertainty weigh on consumer sentiment.
  
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• Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Ford Escape flounder in passenger-side crash testing

  04-04-2018 13:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and 2018 Ford Escape floundered in the latest batch of passenger-side crash testing evaluations carried out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
  
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• Tesla exposed to greater risk as China retaliates with own tariffs

  04-04-2018 13:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla needs to brace for another setback after China included electric cars among American products that it's targeting with additional tariffs in its counter-punch to the United States.
  
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• Taiwan sales rise 3% in March

  04-04-2018 13:41
  New vehicle sales in Taiwan increased by 2.8% to an estimated 39,100 units in March from 38,042 units a year earlier, according to local reports citing company data.
  
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• EVs look like escaping Trump China battery tariffs

  04-04-2018 13:07
  Chinese batteries targeted by proposed US tariffs are primarily used in consumer goods like power tools, and would have little impact on the type used by electric vehicles or power projects, UBS Group told Bloomberg.
  
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• Should I buy a new diesel car?

  04-04-2018 12:53
  
  2018-04-04 11:55
  Diesel cars are being hit by tax hikes and bans, but it isn't all bad news. Read our Q&A before deciding whether to buy a new diesel car...If you’re wondering if you should buy a new diesel car in the wake of various bans and higher taxation, the answer really depends entirely on your needs. If you cover a lot of miles a diesel should be the best option. Newest Euro 6 diesels still achieve, on average, better fuel economy than petrol counterparts. If you regularly tow,
  
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• South Korean sales fall over 4% in March

  04-04-2018 12:15
  Domestic sales by South Korea's five largest automakers combined continued to fall in March, by 4.4% to 139,432 units from 145,903 units a year earlier, according to preliminary data released individually by the vehicle manufacturers. 
  
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• PSA to make more vans at UK plant

  04-04-2018 11:50
  Groupe PSA is to raise manufacturing capacity and add the production of Peugeot- and Citroen-badged panel vans at Vauxhall's Luton, UK, plant in a move that will shore up confidence in post-Brexit prospects for the UK's automotive manufacturing sector. 
  
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• BREAKING - PSA to raise capacity at UK van plant

  04-04-2018 11:50
  Groupe PSA is to raise manufacturing capacity and add the production of Peugeot- and Citroen-badged panel vans at Vauxhall's Luton, UK, plant in a move that will shore up confidence in post-Brexit prospects for the UK's automotive manufacturing sector. 
  
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• BREAKING - PSA to make more vans at UK plant

  04-04-2018 11:50
  Groupe PSA is to raise manufacturing capacity and add the production of Peugeot- and Citroen-badged panel vans at Vauxhall's Luton, UK, plant in a move that will shore up confidence in post-Brexit prospects for the UK's automotive manufacturing sector. 
  
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• March surge turns Q1 US sales positive

  04-04-2018 11:38
  Despite winter's persistence in parts of the US, March light vehicle sales blossomed, posting their best performance of the year.
  
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• Jaguar F-Type updated for 2019 with new tech and torque vectoring

  04-04-2018 11:38
  
  Richard Ingram2018-04-04 10:40
  The revised Jaguar F-Type boasts a number of updates, including a bigger infotainment screen, special paint and torque vectoringThe Jaguar F-Type sports car has been updated for the 2019 model year, with a host of changes including extra paint options, a bigger infotainment screen and torque vectoring across the range.
  In addition, the F-Type now inherits Jaguar Land Rover’s power-related badging system. That means the entry-level four-cylinder model takes th
  
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• Ford hints at next Focus ahead of Europe, China debuts

  04-04-2018 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford's next Focus hatchback will go upscale, a teaser video shows. The Focus will be unveiled in Europe and China next week. Ford plans to export the next Focus sedan to the United States from China.
  
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• ‘Autonomous cars are still coming, like it or not’

  04-04-2018 10:32
  
  Steve Fowler2018-04-04 09:40
  Following the Jaguar and Waymo deal, Steve Fowler thinks autonomous tech is here to stayIf there’s one word that’s guaranteed to stir debate at the moment, it’s autonomy. In spite of a recent survey claiming that 78 per cent of people are broadly supportive of autonomous technology, our mailbox is split between those who agree and those who think it’s a slight on humanity.
  Of course, the deeply sad news of the fatal accident involving an auton
  
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• PSA CEO Tavares could get $1.2 million bonus from Opel deal

  04-04-2018 10:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  PSA CEO Carlos Tavares could earn additional compensation for helping to engineer Opel's turnaround plan in 2017.
  
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• Honda adds a feature for April Fool's Day

  04-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the only new viral video to join our charts, Honda has some fun with April Fool's Day.
  
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