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• Moving sculptures on the beaches of The Netherlands

  12-04-2018 23:57
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoSculptures that can move? These mobile "animals" are the artistic vision of Dutch artist and kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen. Since 1990 Jansen has been creating a new form of art in motion that lives on beaches. Jansen's animals are wind powered and were seen in a BMW commercial in 2006. The skeletal structure of each animal is made from electrical tubes bound together by zip ties. A rotating spine in the internal structure of the creatures al
  
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• 2019 VW Jetta vs. best-selling compact cars: How they compare on paper

  12-04-2018 23:30
  
  Filed under:Car Buying,Sedan,Budget,ComparisonAs the brand's best-selling car, the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta needs to be good to maintain its sales, if not grow them. We just drove it, and found the latest Jetta to be stylish, frugal, and decently priced, if not exciting. But we also wanted to see how it compares on paper to other cars in the segment. So we've assembled the specifications from the four best-selling compacts on the market in order of their sales starting with the best-selling Honda C
  
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• Aston Martin Rapide AMR spied testing at the 'Ring

  12-04-2018 22:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Aston Martin,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceAt last year's Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin launched its AMR line of limited-edition, high-performance models. The first two models presented were a Vantage AMR Pro designed only for the track, and a Rapide AMR that's was a slightly hopped up version of the Aston sedan. Though they were fully revealed back then, it seems Aston Martin has still been doing a bit of testing, since one of our spy photographers caught the Rapide AMR at th
  
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• Trump weighs rejoining TPP as he tones down China trade threat

  12-04-2018 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Trump said he may rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the free-trade deal he withdrew from shortly after taking office, as he expressed confidence in trade conflicts being resolved.
  
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• Ford Shelby GT500 spied with little camo, upgraded aero and hood vents

  12-04-2018 22:13
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceWe know the Ford Shelby GT500 is coming. We don't have many details, but the unexpected teaser we got back in January did say the car will have more than 700 horsepower. It seems the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Chevy Camaro ZL1 have some competition on the way. Everything we've seen until now has been veiled, but this new batch of spy photos gives us our best look yet at the hottest Ford Mustang.Continue reading Ford Shelby GT500 spied w
  
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• 2018 Volvo V60 Polestar | The last year for this performance wagon

  12-04-2018 21:55
  
  Filed under:Videos,Volvo,Sedan,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceWelcome to the United States Canadian border in Port Huron, Michigan. Behind me is the Blue Water Bridge. Beside me is a blue Volvo V60 Polestar. This is the last year for this generation of car, and while it is old, this performance wagon is still a blast to drive.Continue reading 2018 Volvo V60 Polestar | The last year for this performance wagon 2018 Volvo V60 Polestar | The last year for this performance wagon originally appeared on Autob
  
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• Herbert Diess replaces Mueller as VW Group chief

  12-04-2018 21:23
  As expected, Herbert Diess has been confirmed as new chairman and CEO of Volkswagen Group as part of a plan to speed up change in the vast company and make it more efficient. He replaces Matthias Müller.
  
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• BREAKING - Diess replaces Mueller as VW Group chief

  12-04-2018 21:23
  As expected, Herbert Diess has been confirmed as new chairman and CEO of Volkswagen Group as part of a plan to speed up change in the vast company and make it more efficient. He replaces Matthias Müller.
  
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• BREAKING - Diess replaces Muller as VW Group chief

  12-04-2018 21:18
  As expected, Herbert Diess has been confirmed as new chairman and CEO of Volkswagen Group as part of a plan to speed up change in the vast company and make it more efficient. He replaces Matthias Müller.
  
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• VW Group appoints Diess CEO, creates new divisions

  12-04-2018 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen tapped Herbert Diess to take over as CEO, replacing Matthias Mueller, and is creating six new business areas and a special portfolio for China, its largest market.
  
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• Uber agrees to expanded FTC settlement over 2016 hack

  12-04-2018 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  After admitting to covering up a widespread hack that compromised the personal data of 57 million customers in 2016, Uber has agreed to an expanded settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
  
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• 2019 Volkswagen Jetta First Drive Review | More style, not much more excitement

  12-04-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Car Buying,First Drives,Sedan,BudgetThe 2019 Jetta is a car Volkswagen really needs to get right. Last year, it was VW's best-selling model in America by a wide margin. And although the new Tiguan and Atlas have been propelled ahead so far this year by America's crossover obsession, the Jetta is still VW's best-selling car, beating the Passat and the Golf. Put simply, the new Jetta has got to be good.Continue reading 2019 Volkswagen Jetta First Drive Review | More style, n
  
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• CARB's Nichols isn't going to stop for Trump

  12-04-2018 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mary Nichols, California's top air regulator, is gearing up for a battle with the Trump administration over the future of auto pollution standards in the United States.
  
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• Trump further softens demand on NAFTA car content, report says

  12-04-2018 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Donald Trump says he's willing to 'renegotiate forever' on NAFTA, a threat that comes as his trade office again softens its marquee demand for changes to the auto sector.
  
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• New Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 2020 review

  12-04-2018 19:30
  
  Verdict
  On the surface, paying more than £66,000 for a Boxster seems like a lot of money, but as roadsters go, this GTS 4.0 is difficult to fault. Its six-cylinder engine is the star of the show, but it’s backed up by a brilliant chassis and effortless everyday usability. With bosses at Porsche seriously considering switching the next generation of Boxster and Cayman to fully electric power, now really is the time to snap up one of these while you can. 
  It would have b
  
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• New Camaro, New Focus, and driving the 2019 Jetta | Autoblog Podcast #536

  12-04-2018 19:20
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Chevrolet,Ford,Volkswagen,Car Buying,Used Car BuyingOn this week's Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Associate Editors Reese Counts and Joel Stocksdale. We discuss the redesigned 2019 Chevy Camaro and the new turbocharged four-cylinder 1LE. We talk about the manual Mustang GT in the office and the all-new 2019 Ford Focus. Plus we'll spend a reader's money and talk about what the new Jetta is like.Continue reading New Camaro, New Focus, and driving
  
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• New Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 2020 review - pictures

  12-04-2018 19:00
  Pictures of Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 convertible review
  
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• Tesla kicked off fatal crash probe by NTSB, report says

  12-04-2018 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The NTSB stripped Tesla's role in an investigation of a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles, saying the company failed to abide by an agreement not to disclose information during the probe.
  
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• Ford Ranger Wildtrak spied alongside Ranger Raptor

  12-04-2018 18:50
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Truck,Off-RoadContinue reading Ford Ranger Wildtrak spied alongside Ranger Raptor Ford Ranger Wildtrak spied alongside Ranger Raptor originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Your guide to autonomous driving through a patent lens

  12-04-2018 18:46
  Aistemos is an analytics company that specialises in providing a view of the technology and innovation landscape through the lens of patent data. It says that through the use of AI, it has harnessed the worlds patent data to create a source of insights into companies and technology outlooks. In an exclusive article for just-auto, Aistemos data is used to illustrate developments in key autonomous drive technologies.
  
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• Florida woman’s plea: My 2003 Honda Accord for your Necco Wafers

  12-04-2018 18:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Honda,Used Car Buying,SedanLet us now turn our attention to Necco Wafers. Specifically, the very fate of the age-old multi-colored gelatin candy, which is offered in seven flavors, amid the financial crisis of Necco, officially known as the New England Confectionary Co.What does this have to do with automobiles, you might ask? Well, a 23-year-old Florida woman named Katie Samuels has such fond memories of eating the confection as a child that she offered her car i
  
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• GM Korea future hangs by a thread as 16-year foray risks folding

  12-04-2018 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  After 16 years and billions of dollars in investments, GM faces a decision in South Korea: stay or leave. GM international chief Barry Engle plans to meet South Korean officials this week.
  
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• Report claims Europe needs more EV chargers

  12-04-2018 18:28
  A report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) claims there is still serious underinvestment in electric vehicle recharging infrastructure across Europe, with only one in three EU member states providing incentives.
  
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• Musk calls Model 3 delay a months-long 'time shift'

  12-04-2018 17:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Don't call Tesla's slower-than-anticipated deliveries of Model 3 sedans a delay. It's merely been a 'time shift,' according to Elon Musk.
  
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• Subaru WRX STI might finally get power bump for 2019

  12-04-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Sedan,PerformanceSince it arrived in the US, the Subaru WRX STI has hovered around 300 horsepower. That was world-class in the early 2000s, but the 2018 model's 2.5-liter turbocharged boxer-four 305 horsepower output is no longer something to write home about. This week, The Truth About Cars reported that the hottest Impreza might get another slight bump. A NHTSA document lists the 2019 model at all of 310 horsepower, the same output as the limited-run WRX STI Type RA.Continue
  
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• Pininfarina and HKG reveal electric H500 and K350 concepts

  12-04-2018 17:11
  
  Cameron Smith2018-04-12 16:54
  Hybrid Kinetic Group and Pininfarina announce H500 and K350 electric concepts ahead of appearances at the Beijing Motor ShowFollowing the reveal of the HK GT at the Geneva Motorshow, Hybrid Kinetic Motor Group (HKG) and Pininfarina will be presenting two new electric vehicle concepts – a saloon and an SUV – at the 2018 Auto China show in Beijing.
  Full details for the cars have yet to be released but it is expected that the new models will
  
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• Tesla under fire after latest crash statement

  12-04-2018 16:43
  Tesla is in hot water again over Autopilot-related crashes.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz plans new EQ S electric sedan

  12-04-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryMercedes-Benz is working on a full-size battery-electric sedan called the EQ S as part of plans to unveil 10 new electric vehicles by 2022. Bloomberg reports the sedan will be about the size of its flagship S-Class and compete with the Tesla Model S for buyers of luxury electric vehicles.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz plans new EQ S electric sedan Mercedes-Benz plans new EQ S electric sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Apr 2018 1
  
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• Company cars for under £25,000 - pictures

  12-04-2018 16:30
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• Company cars for over £60,000 - pictures

  12-04-2018 16:30
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• Company cars £30,000 to £40,000 - pictures

  12-04-2018 16:30
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• Best company cars over £50,000 2022 - pictures

  12-04-2018 16:30
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  12-04-2018 16:30
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• Best company cars £25,000 to £35,000 2022 - pictures

  12-04-2018 16:30
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  12-04-2018 16:30
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• Best company cars £25,000 to £30,000 - pictures

  12-04-2018 16:30
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• Best company cars £20,000 to £25,000 2022 - pictures

  12-04-2018 16:30
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• Best company cars £15,000 to £20,000 2022 - pictures

  12-04-2018 16:30
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  12-04-2018 16:30
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• Best Faraday bag car key signal blockers 2018

  12-04-2018 16:18
  
  Dave Pollard2018-04-12 15:19
  Metal-lined key wallets to stop hi-tech crooks in their tracksKeyless entry and starting for your car is convenient and user-friendly, but it does leave you vulnerable to hi-tech thieves. These criminals use relay attack devices to ‘read’ the key from outside your house. With the code copied, they can simply drive off in your vehicle. 
  Storing your key in a Faraday bag, lined with layers of metallic material, is the way to foil them and kee
  
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• Best company cars under £15,000 2022 - pictures

  12-04-2018 16:15
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  12-04-2018 16:15
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• Marchionne's exit next year puts Fiat Chrysler in play for big merger deal

  12-04-2018 16:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sergio Marchionne spent the last 14 years transforming FCA through a series of spinoffs and mergers from a near-bankrupt Italian conglomerate into a profitable automaker. His exit may open the door for the next big deal.
  
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• VW's warring stakeholders to hash out new strategy

  12-04-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,UAW/Unions,Audi,Porsche,VolkswagenVolkswagen directors will meet on Thursday to discuss a far-reaching shake-up of its structure and leadership, in a test of unity for the car and truck maker's often divided management, labor chiefs and other stakeholders.Continue reading VW's warring stakeholders to hash out new strategy VW's warring stakeholders to hash out new strategy originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Perm
  
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• Mercedes-Benz will launch vehicle subscription pilot in Nashville, Philadelphia in June

  12-04-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mercedes-Benz will launch its vehicle subscription program in a pilot with dealers in Nashville and Philadelphia, setting up a battle with BMW as the luxury rivals try out a new type of relationship with customers.
  
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• Toyota group truck maker Hino enters strategic tie-up with VW truck unit

  12-04-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Toyota,Volkswagen,Emissions,Technology,Truck,Autonomous,Commercial Vehicles,Diesel,HybridContinue reading Toyota group truck maker Hino enters strategic tie-up with VW truck unit Toyota group truck maker Hino enters strategic tie-up with VW truck unit originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Apr 2018 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford to ramp up Lincoln rollout in China in bid to catch rivals

  12-04-2018 15:05
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,LincolnDETROIT/BEIJING — Ford Motor Co's premium Lincoln brand plans to build as many as five new vehicles in China by 2022, according to two U.S. sources, in a move to expand sales in the world's largest vehicle market that would also blunt the impact of trade U.S.-China trade spats.Continue reading Ford to ramp up Lincoln rollout in China in bid to catch rivals Ford to ramp up Lincoln rollout in China in bid to catch rivals originally appeared on Aut
  
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• Lidar startup says it has achieved cost-effective sensors

  12-04-2018 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  One year after making its public debut, lidar startup Luminar is tackling the persistent problem of efficiently mass-producing automotive-grade sensors.
  
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• Pininfarina-designed Hybrid Kinetic K350 is second concept for Beijing

  12-04-2018 14:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Beijing Motor Show,Crossover,Concept Cars,Electric,HybridContinue reading Pininfarina-designed Hybrid Kinetic K350 is second concept for Beijing Pininfarina-designed Hybrid Kinetic K350 is second concept for Beijing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Apr 2018 08:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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