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• New York banning cars from Central Park

  20-04-2018 23:10
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalNew York City's Central Park will kick out cars this summer after more than a century, returning its roads to walkers, runners and cyclists, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Friday.Continue reading New York banning cars from Central Park New York banning cars from Central Park originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford puts huge ad account up for review

  20-04-2018 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford, citing the need for "greater marketing efficiency, effectiveness and customer insight," while leveraging the "latest tools and technology," placed its global creative advertising account led by WPP under review.
  
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• Tesla: Workplace safety, unions and the color yellow

  20-04-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,Tesla,Safety,Technology,ElectricTesla's troubles with media reports on working conditions and union organizing took a hard right turn on Monday. In response to Reveal's report on Tesla's workplace safety, the auto manufacturer accused the Pulitzer-finalist of being "an extremist organization working directly with union supporters to create a calculated disinformation campaign against Tesla."Continue reading Tesla: Workplace safety, unions and the
  
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• Memminger Roadster 2.7 is the ultimate VW Beetle

  20-04-2018 21:05
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Volkswagen,Convertible,Classics,PerformanceAs charming and cute as classic Volkswagen Beetles are, there's no getting around the fact that they're not especially sleek, nor are fast. At all. That is with the exception of this, the Memminger Roadster 2.7. It's a custom Bug built by a German restoration shop called Memminger. It's low, it has extremely wide, pumped up fenders, and has been turned into a two-seat roadster. It almost looks like a Porsche 356, but bigger. And
  
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• Camaro wishes Mustang happy birthday, sort of

  20-04-2018 20:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Videos,Chevrolet,Ford,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceTo conclude a long week of news pegged to the 54th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, we pass along the special salutation above.And in case you missed it, here's a rundown of this week's Mustang items (and a couple from the days before). It was a busy birthday week.Continue reading Camaro wishes Mustang happy birthday, sort of Camaro wishes Mustang happy birthday, sort of originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Apr 2018
  
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• ReVolt plans retro electric motorcycle based on WWII-era BMW

  20-04-2018 19:15
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Misc. Automakers,Motorcycle,ElectricLithium battery technology company Alternet Systems announced Tuesday the formation of a new company that will build an electric motorcycle based on the classic 1938 BMW R71 motorcycle with sidecar used by German troops during World War II and by Steve McQueen to outrun them in the 1963 film "The Great Escape."Continue reading ReVolt plans retro electric motorcycle based on WWII-era BMW ReVolt plans retro electric motorcycle based on WWII
  
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• Roush unveils gnarly Ford Super Duty F-250

  20-04-2018 18:50
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,Off-RoadRoush Performance has launched the 2018 Roush Super Duty F-250, an aggressive off-road truck that adds upgraded, raised suspension, beefier wheels with all-terrain tires and other features to the Ford base model. Roush says it's the first time it has entered the Super Duty market.Continue reading Roush unveils gnarly Ford Super Duty F-250 Roush unveils gnarly Ford Super Duty F-250 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms
  
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• 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 Quick Spin Review | Beauty before brawn

  20-04-2018 18:30
  
  Filed under:Infiniti,Quick Spins,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceThe 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 is an absolute beauty in person. And that's important, because, more than any other segment in the automotive marketplace, a personal luxury coupe has got to have the kind of attention-grabbing looks that can lead off a vehicle review. Like this one.Continue reading 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 Quick Spin Review | Beauty before brawn 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 Quick Spin Review | Beauty before br
  
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• Tesla subcontractor's busted jaw triggered safety probe

  20-04-2018 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Days before Tesla defended its safety record this week, California began inspecting an incident involving a subcontractor who was hospitalized after a piece of factory equipment broke his jaw.
  
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• 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum Drivers' Notes Review | Right to the top

  20-04-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ford,Quick Spins,SUVThe 2018 Ford Expedition is the fourth generation of Ford's full-size SUV offering. It replaced a model that traced its roots to the early 2000s, though it received several heavy refreshes along the way. When it first debuted, the SUV was just kicking off. Full-sized models like the Expedition, Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon ruled the roost. It would be a few years before high gas prices shifted customers into smaller, more efficient crossovers. Ford let t
  
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• BMW opens first UK Urban Store

  20-04-2018 17:41
  BMW has opened its first UK Urban Store at the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent.
  
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• Mercedes Sprinter van review

  20-04-2018 17:36
  
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  5 For Advanced tech, car-like equipment, sheer number of variantsPower: 114bhp – 190bhpKerb weight: (3.5 tonne panel van): 1,990kgLoad width: (maximum): 1,787mm Load height: 1,719mm - 2,243mmLoad volume: 7.8m3 – 17.0m3Loading height: 566mmMaximum payload: (5.5 tonne version): More than 3,000kgAgainst Over-sensitive safety systems, most advanced tech only optional, can get expensive when addedImage 1 of 20
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• Honda program teaches young drivers to use manual transmission

  20-04-2018 17:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Honda,Driving,ClassicsWith the manual transmission becoming less common as time goes on, there are fewer opportunities to learn how to use it and subsequently order a car with one. In response to this, Honda hosted an experience in the Los Angeles area near Angeles Crest Highway called "Shifting Gears." There Honda brought out a bunch of its own manual-equipped cars to teach people how to use a manual transmission.Continue reading Honda program teaches young drivers to use manua
  
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• PSA seeks 3,700 Opel job cuts in Germany, labor chief says

  20-04-2018 17:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  PSA wants 3,700 job cuts at Opel in Germany by 2020 and a process of contract buyouts and early retirement has already resulted in a reduction of about 2,000 positions, Opel's labor chief said.
  
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• GM Korea delays vote on bankruptcy protection to Monday as talks fail

  20-04-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,GMGeneral Motors' South Korean unit delayed a decision to file for bankruptcy protection until Monday afternoon, after the automaker failed to reach a wage deal with its labor union in time to meet a Friday deadline.Continue reading GM Korea delays vote on bankruptcy protection to Monday as talks fail GM Korea delays vote on bankruptcy protection to Monday as talks fail originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Apr 2018 11:00:00 ED
  
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• Groupe PSA cutting Opel jobs voluntarily

  20-04-2018 16:45
  PSA is reportedly aiming for 3,700 staff cuts by 2020 in Germany as it looks to make Opel plants more efficient and turn Opel/Vauxhall's loss-making operations around.
  
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• Nissan plans hundreds of job losses at Sunderland plant

  20-04-2018 15:42
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-04-20 14:39
  Fall in diesel sales believed to be behind hundreds of job losses at Nissan’s UK factoryHundreds of workers at Nissan’s Sunderland plant are to lose their jobs, after company bosses said “operational changes” were causing it to enact a “short-term reduction in powertrain supply”. 
  Nissan employs around 7,000 workers at its Sunderland plant, where the Qashqai, Juke and X-Trail SUVs are built. The new electric Leaf is also bei
  
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• Audi E-Tron range revealed: It doesn't go as far as we expected

  20-04-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Crossover,SUV,Electric,FutureContinue reading Audi E-Tron range revealed: It doesn't go as far as we expected Audi E-Tron range revealed: It doesn't go as far as we expected originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Truck craze, tech stretch purse strings, auto loans

  20-04-2018 15:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Americans' love of pricey pickups, crossovers and SUVs is stretching their wallets, leading lenders to bend over backward to keep monthly payments affordable.
  
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• Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury SUV concept shown in leaked images

  20-04-2018 15:25
  
  Filed under:Beijing Motor Show,Maybach,Mercedes-Benz,Concept Cars,Electric,LuxuryJust days ago, we posted the interior teaser image Mercedes-Maybach released of its Ultimate Luxury concept due to be presented at the Beijing Motor Show. Now photos of the entire vehicle, inside and out, have leaked online courtesy of the manufacturer.Continue reading Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury SUV concept shown in leaked images Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury SUV concept shown in leaked images originally ap
  
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• Porsche powertrain chief arrested in VW diesel emissions scandal

  20-04-2018 15:19
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Audi,Porsche,Volkswagen,Technology,DieselPorsche's head of powertrain development has been arrested by German police in the sweeping investigation of diesel emissions violations by parent company Volkswagen Group, sources told German media outlets.Continue reading Porsche powertrain chief arrested in VW diesel emissions scandal Porsche powertrain chief arrested in VW diesel emissions scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:19:00 EDT.Pleas
  
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• Nissan to launch three EVs and five ePower models in Japan by 2022

  20-04-2018 15:13
  Nissan plans to launch three new electric vehicles and five e-Power models in Japan by the end of fiscal 2022, the company announced today.
  
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• They're changing the guard at Avtovaz - the week

  20-04-2018 14:58
  News Avtovaz had named Yves Caracatzanis CEO, replacing Nicolas Maure from 1 June this year, rated highly with just-auto readers this week.
  
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• Magna opens new body and chassis plant in Mexico

  20-04-2018 14:37
  Global supplier Magna has opened a new body and chassis manufacturing facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
  
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• Watch the Porsche 911 GT3 RS rip through the 'Ring in under 7 minutes

  20-04-2018 14:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Porsche,Coupe,SupercarsContinue reading Watch the Porsche 911 GT3 RS rip through the 'Ring in under 7 minutes Watch the Porsche 911 GT3 RS rip through the 'Ring in under 7 minutes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Apr 2018 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan to launch 8 electrified vehicles in Japan by 2022

  20-04-2018 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan aims to stoke sales in Japan by launching eight electrified vehicles and overhauling its dealer network over the next five years.
  
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• Bridgestone on extended mobility, consumer research and tomorrow's tyre

  20-04-2018 14:30
  Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with tier one suppliers, we spoke to Laurent Dartoux, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Bridgestone EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa).
  
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• Subaru XV vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Skoda Karoq

  20-04-2018 13:31
  
  2018-04-21 10:00
  Can the new Subaru XV and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUVs hold back the all-conquering Skoda Karoq?Competition between mainstream manufacturers is becoming ever tighter as more and more makers join the SUV fray. And Subaru is aiming for a slice of the action with its updated XV family 4x4.
  The newcomer boasts more power and practicality than before, with improved quality and refinement to boot. These are key attributes in a market where it seems firms need a family 4x4 in their li
  
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• Drivers’ mobile phone signals to be used to manage traffic

  20-04-2018 13:29
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-04-20 12:40
  Pilot scheme will see beacons track mobile phone signals to monitor and manage traffic flow in YorkDrivers’ mobile phone signals will soon be used to track and manage traffic flows, after the Government issued funding for two new schemes in the city of York.
  The £3.3 million programme comprises of a series of beacons located at traffic lights, bollards and other street furniture, which collect anonymised data from mobile phones to determine traffic leve
  
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• Infiniti to electrify and build five models in China

  20-04-2018 13:23
  Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti said it would build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the QX50 SUV. The announcement comes ahead of the Beijing International Motor Show.
  
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• Hyundai Mobis to test semi-autonomous car in US

  20-04-2018 13:23
  Hyundai Mobis says it will test a self-driving vehicle in the US this year, with the aim to mass-produce a semi-autonomous car in 2022.
  
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• GM Korea, union fail to reach wage deal

  20-04-2018 13:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM's South Korean unit and its labor union failed to reach a wage deal after another round of talks that sought to avert a bankruptcy filing for the unprofitable operation. Talks will continue over the weekend.
  
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• Porsche's head of powertrain development arrested

  20-04-2018 13:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  German police arrested the head of powertrain development at Porsche in connection with parent Volkswagen Group's sweeping diesel emissions violations.
  
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• Turkey tax cut may boost sales 50% - ODD

  20-04-2018 12:23
  Cutting tax levied on cars in Turkey could see penetration rates leap 50% claims the national distributor association, which is lobbying Ankara to introduce the move and stimulate the market.
  
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• Best kneeler mats and pads 2024

  20-04-2018 12:22
  
  The best kneeling pads and mats protect you from cold, dirty floors when doing car DIY. We test eight to crown a champion
  
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• Best kneeling pads - pictures

  20-04-2018 12:15
  
  Pictures of the best kneeling mats and pads.
  
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• New Mitsubishi Lancer to be radically reborn as a crossover

  20-04-2018 12:04
  
  John McIlroy2018-04-22 12:00
  Our exclusive image previews the look of the new Mitsubishi Lancer, which is set to return as a crossover and could get hybrid powerMitsubishi is working on a radical return for the Lancer name, as a funky C-segment crossover that will rival everything from the Ford Focus to Toyota’s C-HR, Auto Express has learned.
  The Japanese brand is enjoying a rapid growth in sales as part of the same Alliance that includes Renault and Nissan. Now the firm’s boss, Bri
  
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• Indonesia sales slightly lower in March

  20-04-2018 11:53
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia drifted lower in March, with deliveries to dealers declining by just under 1% to 101,674 units from 102,335 units in the same month of last year, according to data compiled by industry association Gaikindo.
  
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• Faurecia posts underlying Q1 sales growth of 9.3%

  20-04-2018 11:43
  Faurecia has posted sales growth of 9.3% - versus last year, at constant currencies - in the first quarter and said that all regions significantly outperformed overall automotive production growth.
  
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• Malaysia sales fall 7% in March

  20-04-2018 11:37
  New vehicle sales in Malaysia fell by 6.9% to 49,985 units in March from 53,718 units a year earlier, according to registration data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
  
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• Half of drivers say speeding is acceptable

  20-04-2018 11:36
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-04-20 10:55
  Research finds 50 per cent of motorists consider it ok to break the speed limit, while vast majority admit to speedingSpeeding is considered acceptable by 50 per cent of drivers, new research has revealed. A poll of over 2,000 motorists also found that 78 per cent of drivers admit to speeding, with five per cent saying they break the speed limit every time they drive.
  The research, carried out by insurance company Direct Line, found the average breaches that motori
  
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• At Nissan-Renault, the hunt for an 'irreversible,' sustainable future

  20-04-2018 11:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The alliance between Renault and Nissan needs to come up with a sustainable plan -- something "irreversible" -- for a future when Carlos Ghosn is no longer around as chairman to guide the partnership, the top executive says.
  
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• 'Forget the doom and gloom, state-of-the-art cars will cost a snip'

  20-04-2018 11:30
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-04-21 16:00
  With supply outweighing demand, Mike Rutherford believes list prices for new class-leading cars will be driven downFed up hearing about the doom, gloom and impending Armageddon in and around the motor industry? Me, too. Yes, we know sales of new diesels have fallen off a cliff. But this comes as no surprise when we remind ourselves the UK Government and some local authorities have, in effect, identified such vehicles as enemies of the state and decreed they be wip
  
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• Ford Transit Custom van review

  20-04-2018 11:00
  
  The Ford Transit Custom is the medium-sized van for sale in Ford's van range. It first arrived in 2012, but an update in 2017 introduced a new look, while constant revisions have kept it at the front of the medium-sized van sector. In fact, it's currently our favourite medium-sized panel van.
  It's popular with buyers, too, because it's Ford's third-best selling model (after the Fiesta and Focus), and Ford usually sells more Transit Customs each year than Jaguar's entire model range combined. 201
  
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• PSA's Tavares faces toughest opponent yet in German union

  20-04-2018 10:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  PSA boss Carlos Tavares, who is no stranger to thrashing out difficult labor deals, is now taking on Germany's powerful IG Metall union, which has been the undoing of many a cost cutter.
  
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