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• Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo sets unrestricted lap time at Spa-Francorchamps

  09-04-2018 22:35
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Porsche,Hybrid,Performance,RacingRace cars, no matter what level or series, are always limited by rules and regulations. Some are highly restrictive while others offer a lot of freedom within defined parameters. At the end of the day there are always compromises. After the 2017 season, Porsche pulled out of the LMP1 WEC prototype class. Still, the team wasn't quite finished with the car. This year, Porsche plans to lap an unrestricted version of the LMP1 car, the 919 Hybr
  
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• What a 181-horsepower 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata means for us, and you

  09-04-2018 20:34
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Convertible,PerformanceLast month, we reported on a VIN filing dug up by Road & Track that showed that the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata's 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G engine would get a power bump, from 155 to 181 net horsepower. As for how the 2019 Miata would make that extra power, we heard rumors it'd utilize a new cylinder head allowing higher revs, accounting for that extra power. Now we have what appears to be a leaked document from Mazda Canada showing exactly where that extra powe
  
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• Mexico's NAFTA chief signals initial deal Is unlikely this week

  09-04-2018 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mexican economy minister lowered expectations that the three NAFTA nations will reach an initial deal this week, saying instead he sees an 80 percent chance of an agreement by the first week of May.
  
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• Startup company affiliated with Alibaba wants to be China's Tesla

  09-04-2018 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Xiaopeng Motors, which counts Alibaba among its investors, plans to raise billions of dollars in funds this year as the Chinese startup jumps into the world's biggest market for electric vehicles.
  
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• BMW X7 interior spied for the first time, takes design in new direction

  09-04-2018 19:08
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,BMW,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryLast fall, we finally saw a preview of the three-row BMW X7 SUV. The Concept X7 iPerformance was, like so many other recent BMW concepts, a pretty good indicator of what the final version will look like. The production model is set to debut this year at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but until then we'll have to make do with spy shots, including some new images of the X7's interior.Continue reading BMW X7 interior spied for the first time,
  
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• Miami man trades traffic, rat race for a stand-up paddleboard

  09-04-2018 18:54
  
  Filed under:Etc.Who hasn't dreamed of scrapping the rat race for a simpler way of life where you're not beholden to a job at a desk in a cubicle and spending hours each day stuck in soul-killing traffic? Well, here's a 39-year-old guy who walked the talk.Continue reading Miami man trades traffic, rat race for a stand-up paddleboard Miami man trades traffic, rat race for a stand-up paddleboard originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds.
  
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• Miami man flees traffic, rat race on a stand-up paddleboard

  09-04-2018 18:54
  
  Filed under:Etc.Who hasn't dreamed of scrapping the rat race for a simpler way of life where you're not beholden to a job at a desk in a cubicle and spending hours each day stuck in soul-killing traffic? Well, here's a 39-year-old guy who walked the talk.Continue reading Miami man flees traffic, rat race on a stand-up paddleboard Miami man flees traffic, rat race on a stand-up paddleboard originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Perm
  
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• Best roof bars - pictures

  09-04-2018 18:00
  Pictures of the best roof bars
  
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• McLaren EV supercar: Here's the math that says it's 5-10 years off

  09-04-2018 17:50
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,Electric,Future,Luxury,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsIt emerged last December that McLaren had built an all-electric testbed for a future EV supercar, to go along with the English automaker's $1.4 billion investment in electrified powertrains. At the time, all the company would say was there was "still quite a journey" to making a sellable product due to battery constraints. Speaking to Wheels magazine, Jens Ludmann, COO at McLaren Automotive, put numbers to the carmak
  
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• Here's Audi's E-Tron Vision Gran Turismo — as an actual car

  09-04-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Green,Motorsports,Toys/Games,Audi,Concept Cars,Electric,Performance,RacingFor some time, Audi has teased the e-tron Vision Gran Turismo concept car's silhouette. Today, the e-tron Vision Gran Turismo was unveiled as an actual, functioning vehicle, and it will be used as a "race taxi" at Formula E events.Continue reading Here's Audi's E-Tron Vision Gran Turismo — as an actual car Here's Audi's E-Tron Vision Gran Turismo — as an actual car originally appea
  
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• Aston Martin getting closer to flotation - report

  09-04-2018 16:56
  Aston Martin is reportedly preparing to appoint three banks to manage a listing on the London stock market.
  
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• 2019 Chevy Camaro latest to get 1LE track package

  09-04-2018 16:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chevrolet is expanding the availability of its popular 1LE track package and 10-speed transmission as part of a refresh of the Camaro for the 2019 model year.
  
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• New facelifted Chevrolet Camaro revealed

  09-04-2018 16:48
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-04-09 15:50
  Restyled Chevrolet Camaro muscle car gains 2.0-litre turbocharged engine for the first time This is the new Chevrolet Camaro, an updated version of the American muscle car now in its sixth-generation. And for the first time Chevrolet has made it available with a four-cylinder engine. 
  For a mid-life facelift the Camaro has undergone quite a transformation. A new headlight and grille arrangement has been introduced which, according to Chevrolet, also helps
  
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• Buick teases electric concept crossover for China

  09-04-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Buick,GM,Crossover,SUV,Concept Cars,ElectricBuick released a teaser image of a new all-electric concept SUV it's calling the Enspire. It'll bow at Buick Brand Night on April 17 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang, and be on display to the public at the Beijing auto show later in the month.Continue reading Buick teases electric concept crossover for China Buick teases electric concept crossover for China originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of
  
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• Here's the 2019 BMW M2 Competition in leaked official photos

  09-04-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,BMW,Coupe,PerformanceToday's big BMW news is that photos of the upcoming BMW M2 Competition have leaked on the internet. The M2 Competition will replace the 365-horsepower single-turbo M2, and it gets the twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight six from the M3 and M4, albeit detuned slightly to 410 horsepower on this occasion.Continue reading Here's the 2019 BMW M2 Competition in leaked official photos Here's the 2019 BMW M2 Competition in leaked official photos originally appeared o
  
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• 2019 BMW M2 Competition official photos leak

  09-04-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,BMW,Coupe,PerformanceToday's big BMW news is that photos of the upcoming BMW M2 Competition have leaked on the internet. The M2 Competition will replace the 365-horsepower single-turbo M2, and it gets the twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight six from the M3 and M4, albeit detuned slightly to 410 horsepower on this occasion.Continue reading 2019 BMW M2 Competition official photos leak 2019 BMW M2 Competition official photos leak originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Apr 2018 0
  
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• Mapmaker TomTom evolves for self-driving future

  09-04-2018 15:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Self-driving cars may not be on the road anytime soon, but that isn't stopping Dutch navigation device maker TomTom from investing in high-definition maps needed when autonomous driving becomes the norm.
  
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• Kyocera files lawsuit for haptic feedback patent infringement

  09-04-2018 15:14
  Kyocera Corporation has filed a complaint in the Regional Court of Dusseldorf against Preh GmbH, a Germany-based automotive supplier.
  
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• 2019 Chevy Camaro Turbo 1LE Prototype Drive Review | Fun with four cylinders

  09-04-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,Coupe,PerformanceIn addition to a model-wide refresh, Chevy is introducing yet another 1LE variant of the Camaro. Chevy's already amplified the ultimate ZL1 Camaro, so now it's addressing the least powerful Camaro equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. And on paper, it gets nearly identical equipment to the V6 1LE.Continue reading 2019 Chevy Camaro Turbo 1LE Prototype Drive Review | Fun with four cylinders 2019 Chevy Camaro Turbo 1LE Prototype
  
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• 2019 Chevy Camaro reveals radical new face

  09-04-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceNow that the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro is entering its third year on sale, Chevy felt it was time to give it an update. Like most midcycle refreshes, there aren't many major mechanical changes, though there is the addition of a new model. Unlike most midcycle refreshes, the exterior has been given a pretty drastic overhaul.Continue reading 2019 Chevy Camaro reveals radical new face 2019 Chevy Camaro reveals radical new face originally appear
  
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• Used Hyundai i30 review

  09-04-2018 14:46
  
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  Image 1 of 15 9 Apr, 2018 1:45pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Hyundai i30 covering the i30 Mk2 (2012-2017)The original Hyundai i30 was a family hatch that was instrumental in changing buyers’ perceptions of the brand. When talking about its excellent quality, equipment levels and reliability, no longer did you have to add that the cars were impressive “for the money”.
  Which is just as well, because by this point Hyundais weren’t the b
  
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• Ferrari fined 50,000 euros after Kimi Raikkonen runs over mechanic

  09-04-2018 14:42
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,RacingFerrari was fined 50,000 euros ($61,385) on Sunday after one of its Formula One mechanics was hit by Kimi Raikkonen's car and suffered a broken leg during a Bahrain Grand Prix pitstop.Continue reading Ferrari fined 50,000 euros after Kimi Raikkonen runs over mechanic Ferrari fined 50,000 euros after Kimi Raikkonen runs over mechanic originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | 
  
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• Trump calls U.S.-China auto tariffs 'stupid' and not balanced

  09-04-2018 14:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump expressed optimism the United States will be able to reach a deal with China that diffuses trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies.
  
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• New Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo review

  09-04-2018 14:34
  
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  Image 1 of 16 9 Apr, 2018 2:00pmThomas Geiger
  We get behind the wheel of the monstrous 805bhp Audi e-tron Gran Turismo conceptAudi is tearing down the barriers between virtual and reality. The German manufacturer has brought its racer from the Gran Turismo video game to life, which will be used an office race taxi in Formula E. And ahead of its official maiden drive in Rome later this month, Auto Express has been behind the wheel. 
  The ultra-wide and low-riding two-seater is i
  
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• ViaVan launches ridesharing services in London

  09-04-2018 14:33
  Mercedes is entering the on-demand minibus rideshare market in London through its ViaVan joinyt venture. The move echoes a recent innovation from Ford.
  
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• GM Korea may replace Spark small car with crossover

  09-04-2018 14:29
  General Motors South Korean unit has said it might discontinue the Spark mini car and replace it with a crossover, due to falling demand in the key US market.
  
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• Acura NSX roadster finally on its way this year?

  09-04-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Acura,Convertible,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsAutobild put together a slideshow forecasting various convertibles due to arrive from 2018 to 2023. The long-prophesied Acura NSX Roadster graced the first slide, reportedly prepped for market launch later this year at a price of 200,000 euros. That's about 13,000 euros more spendy than the hardtop, a relative bargain. Don't call your Goldman private banker yet, though — that Autobild slide is likely as close
  
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• Lithium glut fears tempered by optimism over surging demand for EV batteries

  09-04-2018 14:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Warnings of a lithium glut may be premature.
  
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• Volkswagen creates new holistic user experience (HUX) division

  09-04-2018 14:07
  Volkswagen said it wants to become the "most user centred mobility brand" and has established a new Holistic User Experience (HUX) division headed by Matthias Erb. In his new role he reports directly to the CEO of the Volkswagen brand, Herbert Diess.
  
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• GM Korea may drop Spark, replace it with crossover

  09-04-2018 13:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' South Korean unit said it may discontinue its Spark minicar and replace it with a crossover as demand in the United States falls.
  
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• 2019 Ford Edge ST adds a much-needed dose of edginess

  09-04-2018 13:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,Crossover,SUV,Future,PerformanceFord is ready to talk a little more about the 2019 Edge ST, starting with how the muscled-up crossover will make best use of its extra power. We know there will be 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque coming from the 2.7-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder, meaning 20 hp and 30 lb-ft more than the 2018 Edge Sport AWD with the same engine. The Edge ST becomes the first application of Ford's eight-speed SelectShift automatic transmission, providing
  
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• South Korean imports rise 20% in March

  09-04-2018 12:29
  Sales of imported vehicles in South Korea rose by close to 20% to 26,402 units in March from 22,080 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA).
  
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• Digital transformation key for future development - Farplas

  09-04-2018 12:29
  Turkish supplier, Farplas says it views digitalisation as a positive development to increase traceability and cut down on human error in production.
  
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• New BMW M2 Competition Pack leaked online

  09-04-2018 11:40
  
  Richard Ingram2018-04-09 11:00
  Pictures of the new BMW M2 Competition Pack have surfaced online, hinting at faster, sportier coupeThe hotly anticipated BMW M2 Competition Pack has leaked online, ahead of its rumoured unveil at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. Official specs are thin on the ground, but reports suggest it’ll inherit the M3 and M4’s pokier 3.0-litre straight six. 
  But despite switching engines, it’s thought the M2 Competition Pack’s unit will be
  
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• CAOA (nee Chery) may become a new Brazilian brand

  09-04-2018 11:17
  The Brazilian press launch of the new Chery Tiggo 2 was accompanied by a little surprise.
  
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• Hands-On Tech - Vauxhall Astra

  09-04-2018 10:38
  Seventh in our Hands-On-Tech (HOT) reporting series, we take a look at Vauxhall's Intellilink system. Taking you through the top-spec connectivity features offered by manufacturers in detail, we look to benchmark the connectivity functionality based on various test criteria. Available in Europe since October 2015, the Astra features GM's Intellilink system and award-winning Onstar telematics service, where humans assist rather than automated messenger.
  
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• Will Tesla make it through Model 3 struggles?

  09-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Investors are losing confidence in the company's ability to ramp up production of the Model 3.
  
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• Will quarterly sales reports become industry standard?

  09-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' decision to switch to quarterly reporting of U.S. sales could be the beginning of the end for the decades-old practice.
  
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• Video meetings boost profits

  09-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  John Eagle Auto Group in Dallas holds monthly video conferences to help FandI staff brainstorm ways to improve profits at its 12 Texas dealerships.
  
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• Vandergriff Chevrolet's 'bucket tour' gives gifts, guidance

  09-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The "bucket tour" includes a tour of the dealership and a bucket with dealer information and car-care products for customers.
  
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• U.S. sales observations for the first quarter

  09-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  So much for the slump: U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 2.0 percent in the quarter following the first full-year decline in seven years in 2017.
  
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• Team up to improve the lease-end process

  09-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  If dealerships, lenders and automotive brands want customers to be happier, a more digital and personalized lease-end process may be the answer.
  
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• GM to help dealers field emails

  09-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  More than 50 percent of email inquiries to dealers are received while dealerships are closed, GM says.
  
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• Chevy Sonic's exit would make way for GM's EV, autonomous plans

  09-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM could use the Orion Assembly plant as a proving ground for the production of EVs and AVs before the techniques roll out to other facilities.
  
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• Can auto subscriptions be the next big thing?

  09-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The way consumers choose their next car might have more in common with Netflix than the traditional retail system that's defined the automotive industry for more than a century.
  
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• California becomes battleground state as EPA puts waiver in play

  09-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  How well the California waiver withstands federal fire could have big implications for the auto industry and for the administration's effort to relax emissions and fuel economy rules.
  
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• Auto suppliers dividing to conquer

  09-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Global parts makers know they have to deliver the technologies that will make vehicles drive themselves and talk to each other in traffic. To get that job done, some supplier giants are splitting in two.
  
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