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• BMW iX3 electric crossover teased just head of 2018 Beijing Motor Show

  21-04-2018 21:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Beijing Motor Show,BMW,Crossover,Concept Cars,ElectricJust last month, we learned that the new all-electric BMW iX3 crossover would debut soon at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show. On Friday, BMW finally revealed a short teaser video on Twitter, showing off a new take on the company's iconic grille design. Though next week's car may simply be a concept, it's the first we've seen of the German automaker's answer to the Jaguar i-Pace and upcoming Audi E-Tron.Continue reading BMW iX3 el
  
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• German minister says software upgrades won't fix diesel emissions

  21-04-2018 16:35
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emissions,DieselGerman Environment Minister Svenja Schulze has told a newspaper she does not think software updates for diesel vehicles in Germany will be enough to solve air quality problems and that hardware retrofits are the only way to avoid driving bans.Continue reading German minister says software upgrades won't fix diesel emissions German minister says software upgrades won't fix diesel emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 21 Apr 2018 10:35:00 ED
  
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• How to find a green car, EV, or hybrid

  21-04-2018 14:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Car Buying,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyIf you're looking at maximizing fuel economy or getting a car with green cred, you're probably already thinking about a battery-electric vehicle (also referred to as an EV), a gasoline-electric hybrid, or a plug-in hybrid. And we do, too. That's why there's a special category in our Car Finder tool just for environmentally-friendly cars, trucks, and crossovers. You'll can further sort by specific green powertrain, so if you're only looking fo
  
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• Canada, Mexico laud progress at NAFTA talks

  21-04-2018 13:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  The United States, Canada and Mexico are looking at a retooled trade pact that would require North American-built light vehicles contain content that is roughly 75 percent sourced in the three countries, up from 62.5 percent now.
  
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• Toyota powertrain boss Hirohisa Kishi feeling the pressure

  21-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hirohisa Kishi says he's tackling one of his biggest challenges yet #8212; how to keep internal combustion engines competitive in the age of electric vehicles.
  
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• Retooled QX50 fills Infiniti's 'biggest void'

  21-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Infiniti has turned its aging QX50 into a true competitor in the compact premium crossover space, with an advanced engine, new safety technologies and an attractive sticker.
  
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• Magna delivers carbon fiber subframe prototype to Ford

  21-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Magna International Inc. has delivered a carbon fiber subframe prototype to Ford it says will reduce weight and tooling costs and hopes to rule on mass production by year end.
  
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• Garcadia dealership-buying partnership breaks up

  21-04-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ken Garff Automotive, a pioneer in private equity partnerships, will buy Garcadia Auto and its half interest in 28 dealerships from Leucadia National.
  
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• This Polaris off-roader is a mini beast

  21-04-2018 02:17
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoPolaris has added a new off-roader to their trim line. The 2018 RZR XP Turbo S is a 2-seater buggy designed for the adrenaline junkie. Priced at $27,499 the Turbo S includes DYNAMIX Active Suspension and a glove touchscreen that lets you monitor the vehicle, GPS mapping, and much more. Learn more at polaris.comTranscript: Off-roading mini beast. RZR XP Turbo S is the newest trim level in the Polaris RZR XP lineup of off-roaders. It's a 2-seater bu
  
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• Car Hacks: Eliminate foggy windows using a potato?

  21-04-2018 01:11
  
  Filed under:Videos,Original VideoIn this episode of Car Hacks, Amr tests out the potato hack that claims to stop your car windows from fogging up. Will this hack leave you blind? Or will it clear up your daily drives? Watch and find out. Want more Car Hacks? Head over to https://www.autoblog.com/tag/car+hacksContinue reading Car Hacks: Eliminate foggy windows using a potato? Car Hacks: Eliminate foggy windows using a potato? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Apr 2018 19:11:00 EDT.Please
  
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• This SUV costs $3.5 million and yes, it's bulletproof

  21-04-2018 00:24
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThe Karlmann King looks like a Batmobile cousin. A luxury Batmobile filled with everything you need for a lifestyle of the rich and famous road trip. Underneath you find the bones of a Ford Super Duty. Based on the size, the F-450 seems likely. Power comes from Ford's tried and true Triton V10. The best part is the price: roughly $3.5 million.
  Transcript: Let's just get this out of the way. This vehicle costs $3.5 million. This is the Karlmann Kin
  
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• Wells Fargo officially agrees to $1B penalty: What's in the settlement

  21-04-2018 00:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,InsuranceWells Fargo & Co will pay $1 billion to settle with U.S. regulators who say the bank wrongly layered insurance on hundreds of thousands of drivers and routinely hit homebuyers with excessive fees, officials said on Friday.Continue reading Wells Fargo officially agrees to $1B penalty: What's in the settlement Wells Fargo officially agrees to $1B penalty: What's in the settlement originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:05:00 EDT.Please see o
  
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