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• Toyota lineup of vehicles will talk to each other to prevent accidents

  16-04-2018 23:55
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyContinue reading Toyota lineup of vehicles will talk to each other to prevent accidents Toyota lineup of vehicles will talk to each other to prevent accidents originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Porsche Boxster Spyder spied testing on the Nurburgring

  16-04-2018 23:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceThe upcoming Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder has been spied testing on the Nürburgring. The last time we posted spy shots of the Spyder was in January, a cold time of the year to flaunt its new bikini top above the shapely engine cover. This time around, the Spyder's lapping the famous German race track, looking very production ready.Continue reading New Porsche Boxster Spyder spied testing on the Nurburgring New Porsche Boxster Spyder
  
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• Mech suit racing is coming

  16-04-2018 23:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News,Emerging Technologies,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoTranscript: Mech suit racing is coming. Furrion exo-bionics has created what they call the world's first racing mech. Designed to compete in the X1 mech racing league. No word when this league will begin.Continue reading Mech suit racing is coming Mech suit racing is coming originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this&n
  
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• Tesla batteries will live longer than expected, survey finds

  16-04-2018 22:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Ownership,Tesla,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Technology,Crossover,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceTesla batteries retain over 90 percent of their charging power after 160,000 miles, according to data gathered by a Dutch-Belgium Tesla owners group. According to its survey of over 350 owners, the EVs dropped about 5 percent of their capacity after 50,000 miles, but lose it at a much slower rate after that. If the trend holds, most Tesla vehicles will still have 90 percent capacity after ar
  
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• VW launches global creative ad agency review

  16-04-2018 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Volkswagen Group launched a global creative agency review for its namesake brand as executives at the German auto giant look to centralize marketing control and improve VW's image in the wake of diesel emissions violations.
  
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• Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8 spied for the first time

  16-04-2018 20:55
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Volkswagen,Hatchback,PerformanceThe Volkswagen Golf GTI is a favorite among the Autoblog staff. Until recently, one among us owned a fifth-generation model. The current Mk7 is a great car, but it's getting along in years. It's been on sale for four years in the US and six years in Europe. Development on the eighth-generation is underway, and spy photographers caught an early test mule having a bit of trouble on the road.Continue reading Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8
  
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• Toyota readies 'talking' vehicles for 2021

  16-04-2018 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota plans to start selling U.S. vehicles that can talk to each other using short-range wireless technology in 2021, potentially preventing thousands of accidents annually.
  
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• EPA chief Scott Pruitt's $43,000 soundproof booth broke law, GAO says

  16-04-2018 20:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car NewsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency violated the law when it approved a $43,000 soundproof phone booth last year for the office of embattled Administrator Scott Pruitt, a congressional watchdog unit said on Monday.Continue reading EPA chief Scott Pruitt's $43,000 soundproof booth broke law, GAO says EPA chief Scott Pruitt's $43,000 soundproof booth broke law, GAO says originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our t
  
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• Opel, Vauxhall to scrap dealerships as PSA cuts costs

  16-04-2018 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Opel and Vauxhallare cutting dealerships as new owner PSA continues to reduce costs at the automaker it acquired last year in the face of sliding sales, notably in Britain, a major market.
  
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• Opel, Vauxhall to scrap dealerships as Peugeot cuts costs

  16-04-2018 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Opel and Vauxhallare cutting dealerships as new owner Peugeot continues to reduce costs at the automaker it acquired last year in the face of sliding sales, notably in Britain, a major market.
  
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• KTM finally ready to sell complete X-Bow racers in America

  16-04-2018 19:55
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Convertible,Performance,Racing,SpecialtyA couple years back we wrote about KTM's intent to sell the mad, mad X-Bow trackday special as a complete vehicle in the United States. The X-Bow has been available in the U.S. since 2011, but buying them has been a two-part affair: first you'd buy the car, and then the engine, and you'd have to combine them yourself instead of KTM handing them over together as a functioning car. That arrangement was there because the X-Bow hasn't m
  
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• VW to reboot logo for 'colorful,' EV era

  16-04-2018 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Volkswagen Group plans to tweak the namesake VW brand's logo for the first time since 2012, as it prepares for the electric-vehicle era and tries to burnish an image tarnished by the diesel-cheating scandal.
  
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• US softens NAFTA stance on local content - reports

  16-04-2018 18:46
  US trade negotiators have significantly softened their demands on regional local content as part of the latest round of NAFTA negotiations, reports say.
  
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• Mahindra's Automobili Pininfarina now officially a standalone EV brand

  16-04-2018 18:05
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Electric,Future,SupercarsIndian automaker Mahindra has announced the launch of Automobili Pininfarina, a new standalone sustainable luxury vehicle brand, with plans for a new electric hypercar in 2020.Continue reading Mahindra's Automobili Pininfarina now officially a standalone EV brand Mahindra's Automobili Pininfarina now officially a standalone EV brand originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Apr 2018 12:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Perma
  
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• No fatalities ever recorded in a Volvo XC90 in the UK

  16-04-2018 17:47
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-04-16 16:40
  Analysis of official figures finds no driver or passenger fatalities have been recorded in Volvo's XC90 since records began in 2004The Volvo XC90 has often been heralded as one of the safer cars money can buy, and a new analysis of official accident figures back up its many accolades.
  Experts from Thatcham Research have analysed official police-provided Government accident statistics, cross-matching them against insurance data, and found no record of anyone ever dy
  
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• Zellmer: Porsche building 500 fast-chargers in U.S.

  16-04-2018 17:39
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Car Dealers,Technology,Electric,Future,LuxuryWhen we talked with folks at Porsche about introducing the Mission E here in the U.S., they acknowledged that charging infrastructure was a challenge the company must face head-on. "We have to work on our charging infrastructure [across] the nation, so that range anxiety — despite the fact that we have a bigger range than 300 miles — is not a barrier," Porsche Cars North America President and CEO Klaus Zellmer tol
  
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• Ford Shelby GT500 with manual transmission spied, and there's video

  16-04-2018 17:25
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceThe hottest factory Ford Mustang ever is coming soon. The Shelby GT500 has had both official teasers and a few sets of spy shots, but today we get a look at the car's interior and a short drive-by video. The big news here is that the 700-plus horsepower V8 will be mated to a manual transmission, good news for those looking for an alternative to the manual transmission in the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.Continue reading Ford Shelby GT500
  
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• Daimler investor Li Shufu says automakers must talk or face oblivion

  16-04-2018 17:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Geely owner Li Shufu, who in February became Daimler's biggest shareholder, said traditional automakers need a business model based more on sharing technology to generate acceptable returns in future.
  
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• Ghosn says options 'open' on Renault-Nissan structure

  16-04-2018 17:04
  Renault-Nissan Alliance chief Carlos Ghosn has said that he is reviewing the cross-shareholding arrangement between the two companies. The comments come amid renewed speculation that the two companies could get closer to a full merger.
  
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• VW to introduce autonomous parking in 2020

  16-04-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Porsche,Volkswagen,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousLast year, we brought you news of an automated valet parking system that would allow visitors to the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart to have their cars drop them off and then go park itself autonomously. Now, one of Daimler's German rivals plans to offer similar capabilities. Volkswagen Group, which includes Porsche and Audi, is currently testing autonomous parking at the Hamburg Airport, with plans to put the
  
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• Mazda Hot Lap Challenge will put simulator drivers in real Miatas

  16-04-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Toys/Games,Mazda,Convertible,RacingUsing a video game as a feeder racing series is nothing new. Sony and Nissan have run the GT Academy for years now, rewarding the best Gran Turismo players with the chance to drive a real car. It seems Mazda wants a piece of the action. This year, it will host an iRacing Hot Lap Challenge, giving the best players a trip to the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona. The two fastest drivers will race head-to-head, with the winner earning a te
  
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• Cadillac Escalade gets $10,000 discount to ward off Navigator

  16-04-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,SUV,LuxuryCadillac is once again defending its full-size luxury Escalade SUV from assault by the hot-selling Lincoln Navigator, offering $10,000 discounts to some current customers to keep them from switching brands.Continue reading Cadillac Escalade gets $10,000 discount to ward off Navigator Cadillac Escalade gets $10,000 discount to ward off Navigator originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&n
  
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• Lexus might introduce an all-electric successor to the CT hatchback

  16-04-2018 15:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Rumormill,Lexus,Hatchback,LuxuryDespite sales of the Lexus CT hybrid hatchback ending last year in the U.S., Lexus isn't planning to abandon its segment in favor of the new compact crossover, the UX. The CT remains on sale in some countries, and Lexus's European boss is adamant the brand has to keep offering cars in that segment.Continue reading Lexus might introduce an all-electric successor to the CT hatchback Lexus might introduce an all-electric successor to the CT hatchbac
  
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• Pagani planning new all-electric supercar

  16-04-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Pagani,Electric,Future,Lightweight,PerformanceThe Pagani Huayra is nearing the end of its run. The final coupe — number 100 — will be dressed up like Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes-AMG F1 car. The roadster version that follows will be limited to just 100 examples, too. It should be no surprise then that the company is working on its third model. According to Car and Driver, a fourth one is in the works, too. Rather than a big, twin-V12, the fourth model will be all elect
  
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• Economy-car buyers increasingly get the best deal on technology

  16-04-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:BMW,Cadillac,Mercedes-Benz,Toyota,Car Buying,Gadgets,Infotainment,Smartphone,Technology,Budget,LuxuryOne of the great things about technology is – with the exception of Apple products – consumers get more for their money every year. For example, the first 1GB USB drive I bought in 2005 cost me $30. Today you can get 10 for that price, delivered to your door thanks to Amazon. The same goes for car tech.Continue reading Economy-car buyers increasingly get the best deal on t
  
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• VW Group 'could list' Volkswagen Truck & Bus

  16-04-2018 14:47
  Volkswagen Truck & Bus - in the news last week for its strategic alliance with Toyota's Hino and consequent announcement of 'capital market readiness' and future plans - said it "expects an overall stable development in new truck and bus registrations in its relevant markets over the coming years".
  
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• Trump push for quick NAFTA deal slowed by division on top issues

  16-04-2018 14:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump's push for a quick resolution to NAFTA talks is being stymied by persistent differences over a handful of the make-or-break issues.
  
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• Lexus exploring PHEV, full EV and fuel cell versions of LS flagship

  16-04-2018 14:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Lexus,Sedan,Electric,Future,Hydrogen,LuxuryAfter four years of rumors about a Lexus LS powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, the chief engineer of the flagship sedan says the carmaker's working on even more options. Toshio Asahi told Australia's GoAuto that three alternative powertrains — plug-in hybrid, full electric, and hydrogen — are "all on the table" for consideration. Asahi wouldn't give any timeframes, but whenever they arrive, additional drive options would fill
  
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• Tesla promises profit this year, no need to raise funding

  16-04-2018 14:12
  Tesla's chief has promised profitability this year and said investors won't need to prop the EV maker up.
  
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• GM rolls out $10,000 discount on Escalade to fend off Lincoln Navigator

  16-04-2018 14:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors is stepping up its defense of the Cadillac Escalade SUV by offering $10,000 discounts to some current customers to keep them from straying to the hot-selling new Lincoln Navigator.
  
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• South Korea minister says GM needs to survive on own in long-term

  16-04-2018 13:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  South Korea's finance minister said that public funds could be used to support GM Korea only if it was clear that the business could survive on its own long term.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover confirms 1,000 jobs to go as diesel sales slump

  16-04-2018 13:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jaguar Land Rover said it will cut 1,000 jobs and reduce production at two UK factories as demand for diesel cars slumps because of higher taxes and a regulatory crackdown.
  
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• Continental breaks ground on new powertrain component plant in Wuhu, China

  16-04-2018 13:20
  Continental has celebrated the groundbreaking of its greenfield facility in Wuhu, China, dedicated to powertrain components.
  
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• Benteler opens new component factory in Czech Republic

  16-04-2018 13:16
  Benteler Automotive has opened a new component plant in Klasterec nad Ohri, Czech Republic.
  
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• New 2018 Kia Sportage facelift spied

  16-04-2018 12:55
  
  James Brodie2018-04-16 12:00
  Updated Kia Sportage crossover to arrive later this year with tweaked looks and 48-volt mild hybrid technologyAn updated Kia Sportage is in the pipeline and our spy photographers have spotted the refreshed SUV in Germany, ahead of it arriving on sale this autumn.
  On sale since 2015, the Sportage is due a facelift to keep it fresh alongside sharp new rivals such as the SEAT Ateca and the Skoda Karoq. These spy shots reveal that a series of exterior design revisions ar
  
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• Female car ownership up 20% in the last decade

  16-04-2018 12:37
  
  Cameron Smith2018-04-16 11:15
  Analysis shows the number of females owning cars has soared by 20% in the last 10 years, with overall ownership rising by 12%Female car ownership has surged by 20 per cent in the last decade, according to new figures.
  Analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows the number of models registered by women has reached 11.8 million since 2007, with women now owning more than a third of the UK’s cars. Overall vehicle ownership has risen by 12 per
  
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• New VW CEO to head Audi, as tradition?

  16-04-2018 12:26
  Herbert Diess is expected to be named head of Audi's supervisory board next month, a traditional post for the VW Group CEO, a media report said.
  
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• Government help for GM Korea only if long term sound

  16-04-2018 12:26
  South Korea's finance minister has said public funds could only be used to support General Motors Korea if it was clear that the business could survive on its own long term.
  
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• Avtovaz names Yves Caracatzanis as new CEO

  16-04-2018 12:26
  Avtovaz has named Yves Caracatzanis as new CEO, replacing Nicolas Maure from 1 June this year.
  
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• Japan sales drop 3.5% in March

  16-04-2018 10:49
  Japan's new vehicle market declined by 3.5% to 667,275 units in March from strong year earlier sales of 691,374 units, according to registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.
  
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• U.S. targets China deals as security threat

  16-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  For all the hubbub about tariffs and trade wars, it's Washington's increasingly aggressive investment policy toward China that could pose the biggest challenge to the auto sector in both countries.
  
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• SUVs and EVs will rule Beijing show

  16-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  When global automakers descend on Beijing next week for Auto China, they will be focused on two white-hot vehicle segments: crossovers and EVs.
  
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• Subscription plans have automakers walking a fine line

  16-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  They're trying to avoid getting passed by competitors, without alienating the franchised dealers who have been the foundation of their retail operations for more than a century.
  
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• Porsche plans network of 500 fast chargers for U.S.

  16-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  With multiple electric vehicles coming, buyers need a strong charging network to alleviate range anxiety, the brand's U.S. boss says.
  
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• New VW CEO Herbert Diess sets sights on U.S.

  16-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elevated to the top job at Volkswagen Group last week, Herbert Diess has a reputation for delivering on his restructuring targets #8212; and high on his to-do list is ending the string of losses in the United States.
  
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• New vehicle Inventories stay high, but days-supply levels drop

  16-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Strong sales in March dropped industrywide days-supply levels at the beginning of April, but total inventory levels remain high.
  
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• Mitsubishi Electric aspires to be one-stop shop

  16-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new CEO wants to leverage the supplier's strength in everything from semiconductors to communications.
  
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• Mitsubishi COO Trevor Mann sees Renault-Nissan alliance enabling big strides

  16-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Trevor Mann foresees the automaker flirting with the 300,000 mark as it introduces new products such as the Eclipse Cross and begins to roll out vehicles on platforms shared with Renault-Nissan around 2021.
  
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• Hyundai Mobis taps first non-Korean leader to drive autonomous investment

  16-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  South Korean supplier Hyundai Mobis wants to leapfrog from fast follower to leader in autonomous driving technologies by 2025, and is preparing to infuse its division with more expertise and money.
  
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• Huge promotion floats customers' boats

  16-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  It's anchors aweigh for three Kia dealerships in Florida that build repeat business by giving sales-event customers a free cruise aboard a luxury liner.
  
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