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• The Bubble flying water car rises above waves and traffic

  02-05-2018 23:41
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Weird Car News,Commercial Vehicles,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoFlying water car. The Bubble is a 100 percent electric water taxi created by the French company SeaBubbles. The goal is to lower pollution and provide relief from heavy traffic on busy city streets.Continue reading The Bubble flying water car rises above waves and traffic The Bubble flying water car rises above waves and traffic originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 May 2018 17:41:00 EDT.Please see our
  
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• Musk plans to launch Model Y crossover in early 2020; Tesla losses grow in Q1

  02-05-2018 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla could begin production of its Model Y small crossover in early 2020, CEO Elon Musk said. Tesla also said it lost another $785 million during the first quarter -- nearly double the $397 million loss from a year ago.
  
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• Cooper-Standard Q1 net income rises 36% on currency fluctuations

  02-05-2018 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cooper-Standard's first-quarter net income rose 36 percent to nearly $57 million behind $53 million of favorable exchange rate fluctuations.
  
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• Tesla posts biggest quarterly loss, Model 3 production on track

  02-05-2018 22:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryTesla on Wednesday posted its worst ever quarterly loss and said its Model 3 production target remains on track, expecting to hit about 5,000 per week in about two months. While that sounds alarming, losses were actually less than analysts expected.Continue reading Tesla posts biggest quarterly loss, Model 3 production on track Tesla posts biggest quarterly loss, Model 3 production on track originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 0
  
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• Tesla posts biggest quarterly loss, but Model 3 production on track

  02-05-2018 22:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryTesla on Wednesday posted its worst ever quarterly loss and said its Model 3 production target remains on track, expecting to hit about 5,000 per week in about two months. While that sounds alarming, losses were actually less than analysts expected.Continue reading Tesla posts biggest quarterly loss, but Model 3 production on track Tesla posts biggest quarterly loss, but Model 3 production on track originally appeared on Autoblog o
  
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• 2017 Chevy Bolts: Sensing problem may cause reduction or loss of acceleration

  02-05-2018 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM is asking owners of 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EVs to take the vehicles to dealerships for a software update that will sooner detect a potential battery issue that could lead to a reduction or loss of acceleration.
  
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• Brabham BT62 supercar and its naturally aspirated V8 revealed

  02-05-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Coupe,Performance,SupercarsBrabham, a name long associated with racing, has just revealed its new supercar, the BT62. And from the looks of it, it's pretty typical modern supercar design. There are all manner of cavities from scoops to vents, channels to grilles. It's a very swoopy, curvy design that almost looks like a Lamborghini from a world where the company focused on curves instead of angles. Inside looks very purposeful but well crafted. Everything is in carbon fiber, and the
  
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• Volkswagen's Electrify America subsidiary replaces Mark McNabb as CEO

  02-05-2018 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW of America has cut the cord with its former head of sales in the United States, who's been laying the groundwork for more than $2 billion of planned electrical charging infrastructure.
  
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• Lyft, Aptiv to launch self-driving fleet in Las Vegas

  02-05-2018 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Self-driving and connected services supplier Aptiv and ride-hailing service Lyft have inked a multiyear agreement to launch a fleet of 30 autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas.
  
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• Fire, explosions rip through instrument panel plant in Michigan

  02-05-2018 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  A massive fire broke out early Wednesday at an automotive interiors plant in Michigan, injuring two workers, reports say.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup tailgate spied uncovered

  02-05-2018 21:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,Truck,Off-RoadJeep has been particularly good at keeping the upcoming Jeep Wrangler pickup truck, affectionately referred to as Scrambler, under wraps, literally. It's very rare to see any portion of the truck sans bulky black fabric. But this time Jeep slipped up and left the tailgate of the truck totally exposed except for some paint.Continue reading Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup tailgate spied uncovered Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup tailgate spied uncovered origi
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1980 Toyota Corolla 2-Door Sedan

  02-05-2018 21:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Toyota,Automotive History,Coupe,Sedan,ClassicsThe rear-wheel-drive TE72 Corolla sold very well in California, and this 1980 two-door post car survived for nearly 40 years before ending up in a San Francisco Bay Area self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1980 Toyota Corolla 2-Door Sedan Junkyard Gem: 1980 Toyota Corolla 2-Door Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 May 2018 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Em
  
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• 7 things to watch for in today's Tesla earnings report

  02-05-2018 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla reports first-quarter earnings today after the market closes. Between now and then, investors, customers, followers and doubters will be chattering about what CEO Elon Musk has in store come late afternoon.
  
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• Armored truck showers highway with $600k in cash

  02-05-2018 20:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,TruckSometimes it really pays to get to work on-time. That was the case Wednesday morning, when a Brinks truck showered commuters in Indianapolis with approximately $600,000 dollars in cash. The incident occurred when a rear door opened as the truck was traveling on Interstate 70. According to this report, bags and bundles of money, along with loose bills, came showering out of the truck before it could come a stop.Continue reading Armored truck showers highway wi
  
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• Investment adviser against VW supervisory board nominees

  02-05-2018 19:26
  Investment adviser Hermes EOS has recommended clients vote against the candidates proposed for election to the VW supervisory board on Thursday (3 May) and called for an "external supervisory board and corporate culture review".
  
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• GM to provide loans to Korean unit, government bank to receive shares, reports say

  02-05-2018 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' planned cash infusion to rescue its South Korean business will be in the form of loans, while Korea Development Bank will receive preference shares for its $750 million investment in GM Korea, two sources familiar with the matter...
  
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• GM to provide loans to Korean unit, state-run bank to receive shares

  02-05-2018 19:15
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,UAW/Unions,GMGeneral Motors' planned $3.6 billion cash infusion to rescue its South Korean business will be in the form of loans, while Korea Development Bank (KDB) will receive preference shares for its $750 million investment in GM Korea, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.Continue reading GM to provide loans to Korean unit, state-run bank to receive shares GM to provide loans to Korean unit, state-run bank to receive shares originally appear
  
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• Can 3D printing revolutionize the automotive industry? - Business Car Manager

  02-05-2018 18:53 via businesscarmanager.co.uk
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  Can 3D printing revolutionize the automotive industry?
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  Imagine what it would be like if the automotive industry could bring the Tron Legacy concept to life. We may be decades far from that, or not. The dawn of additive manufacturing is a threshold of amazing feats by the automotive industry, starting with ...
  
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• Zircotec coating defends battery packs from electronic interference

  02-05-2018 18:40
  Heat management specialist Zircotec Group said it had developed a new conductive ceramic coating that enables vehicle manufacturers to use carbon or plastic composite battery casings for hybrid and electric vehicles.
  
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• Training, product sales boost FandI per vehicle gains at publics

  02-05-2018 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  All six public new-vehicle dealership groups improved average FandI gross profit per unit in the first quarter, driven primarily by FandI training and an increase in product sales.
  
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• FandI and sales staffs team up to sell products on used vehicles

  02-05-2018 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  When FandI and sales departments team up, dealerships sell more FandI products, especially on used vehicles, finance managers and dealers say.
  
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• Ally's used-vehicle originations hit record high

  02-05-2018 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Used-vehicle origination volume reached a record high for Ally Financial in the first quarter, signaling continued used-vehicle market opportunities for the lender as new-vehicle sales flatten.
  
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• 2018 Crosstrek propels Subaru to best-ever April sales

  02-05-2018 17:50
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Crossover,Hatchback,Off-RoadApril was a dismal month for most automakers, with sales declines that ranged from 4.7 percent for Ford to a whopping 28 percent for Nissan. So here comes mighty little Subaru, which claimed the month as the best April in its history.Continue reading 2018 Crosstrek propels Subaru to best-ever April sales2018 Crosstrek propels Subaru to best-ever April salesoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 May 2018 11:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use
  
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• New 2018 MS-RT Ford Transit Custom review

  02-05-2018 17:16
  
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  Welsh firm MS-RT works its rally car-inspired magic on the facelifted Transit CustomWe're big fans of the Ford Transit Custom here at Auto Express, and while most companies that modify the UK's best-selling van do so for practical purposes, there's one firm which is aiming to make the Transit Custom a more attractive machine to buyers wanting a van that stands out from the crowd.
  We've already experienced and been impressed by the work of
  
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• VW Atlas Tanoak pickup puts on production duds in renderings

  02-05-2018 16:50
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Volkswagen,TruckContinue reading VW Atlas Tanoak pickup puts on production duds in renderings VW Atlas Tanoak pickup puts on production duds in renderings originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 May 2018 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Smart Mobility and Zotye forming China EV JV

  02-05-2018 16:16
  Ford Smart Mobility and Zotye Auto have signed an MOU to establish a new 50/50 JV to "focus on providing smart, customised, all electric vehicle solutions to fleet operators and drivers in China's fast growing ride hailing market".
  
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• "It doesn't really matter where your new car is built"

  02-05-2018 16:06
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-05-02 15:05
  Jonathan Burn looks at the stigma of being 'Made in China' and whether European manufacturers will soon be importing from ChinaHow many customers know where their cars are built? Some of the UK’s most popular new models are produced and shipped from all four corners of the globe; for example, the Mercedes C-Class and Volkswagen Polo are made in South Africa, while the Vauxhall Mokka X makes its way from Bupyeong, South Korea. In fact,
  
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• The Pentagon wants to be first to use self-driving vehicles

  02-05-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Autonomous,MilitaryThe U.S. military has a long history of pushing technological innovations that eventually become mainstream, like the GPS navigation systems in your phone or car, the Jeep and the Internet. We might eventually add self-driving cars to that list, only with a twist on the time-honored model.Continue reading The Pentagon wants to be first to use self-driving vehicles The Pentagon wants to be first to use self-driving vehicles originally appeared
  
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• Nissan Rogue Hybrid price jumps for 2018

  02-05-2018 15:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Crossover,SUV,HybridThe 2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid is more expensive across the board. The base SV model sees an increase of $815 over the previous model year, bringing the starting price of a front-drive version to $27,995. The higher-level SL trim sees a bigger increase of $1,255 over all 2017 versions. That makes the base price for a front-drive SL $33,355. Adding all-wheel drive to either trim adds another $1,350.Continue reading Nissan Rogue Hybrid price jumps for 201
  
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• ZF joins 'Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative' (MOBI)

  02-05-2018 15:19
  ZF has joined the recently established Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI) as a founding member.
  
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• Volkswagen names new chief for Electrify America

  02-05-2018 15:15
  Volkswagen Group of America has named a new head for its Electrify America organisation.
  
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• Interview - Avtovaz Renault Nissan Purchasing Organisation

  02-05-2018 15:01
  Avtovaz Renault Nissan Purchasing Organisation's (ARNPO) scale in Russia is quite staggering in a country which specialises in the colossal and the gigantic. ARNPO Alliance localisation director, Denis Chirkov outlined some of the issues in this challenging country, but which is coming back strongly after years of recession at the recent Russian Automotive Forum organised by Adam Smith Conferences in Moscow.
  
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• ECD Range Rover Classic First Drive Review | Restored and ready to roll

  02-05-2018 15:01
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,First Drives,SUV,Classics,Off-Road,SpecialtyThis is a classic-car experience. Short dash. Slow steering. Pencil-thin pillars and more flat glass than the UN building. But it all feels fresh, like it just rolled off the assembly line. ECD even left in a few authentic squeaks and rattles.Continue reading ECD Range Rover Classic First Drive Review | Restored and ready to roll ECD Range Rover Classic First Drive Review | Restored and ready to roll originally appeared on Autobl
  
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• Aptiv books higher Q1 sales and profit

  02-05-2018 14:57
  Aptiv, the mobility-focused supplier conglomerate formed late last year after Delphi sold off its powertrain operations, reported sales and profit rises for the first quarter of 2018.
  
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• Nikola Motor sues Tesla, mentions staggering dollar amount

  02-05-2018 14:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,HydrogenNikola Motor Co, which makes hydrogen-powered semi trucks, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against electric automaker Tesla alleging design patent infringements.Continue reading Nikola Motor sues Tesla, mentions staggering dollar amount Nikola Motor sues Tesla, mentions staggering dollar amount originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 May 2018 08:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for us
  
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• New Zealand sales finally see a dip after strong run

  02-05-2018 14:10
  After months of growth April new vehicle registrations in New Zealand dipped 2% year on year in April to of 10,423 units, reflecting the local Motor Industry Association said, "a stable market".
  
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• Tesla sued by truckmaker over alleged design patent violation

  02-05-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla is being sued by Nikola Motor, which makes hydrogen-powered semi-trucks, in a lawsuit alleging design patent infringements.
  
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• Investment firm opposes key nominees for VW board

  02-05-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The reelection of the Porsche-Piech clan's leader and the appointment of a marketing expert to Volkswagen Group's supervisory board are being opposed by investment advisory firm Hermes EOS.
  
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• Daimler has plan in case new Chinese shareholder turns hostile

  02-05-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Daimler has a back-up plan in place to protect itself from any unsolicited takeover bid should its new Chinese investor, Li Shufu, turn unexpectedly hostile.
  
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• 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is getting a meaner hood

  02-05-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is getting a meaner hood 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is getting a meaner hood originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 May 2018 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Eaton reports US$488m income in Q1

  02-05-2018 13:45
  Power management company Eaton Corporation announced that earnings per share were US$1.10 for the first quarter of 2018, an increase of 15% over the first quarter of 2017. Net income was $488m, up 12% over the first quarter of 2017.
  
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• Lear workers at Ontario plant reject tentative deal by huge margin

  02-05-2018 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lear workers in Ajax, Ontario, widely rejected a tentative labor deal, prolonging a strike at a facility that supplies seats to a nearby Fiat Chrysler plant.
  
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• Interview - VW Group Rus purchasing director Patrick Huseman

  02-05-2018 13:29
  Volkswagen Group Rus says it has learned from the crisis years not to rely too heavily on imported components as a weak rouble made imports uncompetitive.
  
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• BMW car fault linked to fatal accident

  02-05-2018 13:16
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-05-02 12:14
  Coroner hears BMW was aware of electrical defect, which caused cars to lose power and lighting An electrical fault with a range of BMWs has been linked to a fatal accident after a motorist died swerving to avoid a broken-down BMW.
  Retired Gurkha Narayan Gurung passed away on a dark A-road near Guildford in December 2016, after he crashed into a tree while trying to avoid a BMW that had stalled.
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• BMW, GM, Ford and Renault launch blockchain research group for automotive industry - TechCrunch

  02-05-2018 13:01 via techcrunch.com
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  BMW, GM, Ford and Renault launch blockchain research group for automotive industry
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  Car makers BMW, General Motors, Ford and Renault are the big names behind a new group announced today to explore the potential of the blockchain in the automotive and mobility space. MOBI — the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative — launches today ...
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• Automakers, suppliers team up to develop blockchain technology

  02-05-2018 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM, BMW, Renault, Bosch, ZF and IBM have formed a consortium to develop automotive uses for blockchain, the database technology known for its use in cryptocurrency.
  
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• Future models for Groupe Renault's Dacia

  02-05-2018 12:32
  Following on from a look at the current and future models of the Renault brand plus Alpine, now comes an analysis of Dacia. Other brands under the Groupe Renault and Nissan Motor Alliance umbrella will also be examined as part of this series, including Samsung, Lada, Datsun, Infiniti, Nissan and Mitsubishi.
  
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• Avtovaz purchasing seeks EUR200m exports by 2020

  02-05-2018 12:04
  Avtovaz Renault Nissan Purchasing Organisation (ARNPO) says it is looking to increase the value of its exports to a potential EUR200m (US$240m) by 2020.
  
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• Every new DS car to be electrified by 2025

  02-05-2018 11:59
  
  Alex Ingram2018-05-02 13:25
  Conventional petrol and diesel engines to be axed by 2025 as DS goes exclusively hybrid and electricFrom 2025 every new model launched from DS will feature only electrified powertrains, the luxury French brand has confirmed. It means that within the next seven years DS will exclusively sell models using either hybrid or fully electric power, or both.
  Yves Bonnefont, DS boss, announced the news, stating “Our ambition is very clear: for DS to be among the global l
  
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• MINI launches 25th anniversary Convertible

  02-05-2018 11:47
  
  Michael Docherty2018-05-02 11:00
  Limited run drop-top is based on 192bhp Cooper S and only available in the UK To celebrate twenty-five years of the MINI Convertible, the British company has launched a special edition version of its latest drop-top. Only 300 examples will be produced, each priced at £32,995.
  Based on the latest MINI Cooper S the limited edition 25th anniversary model is powered by a 192bhp 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, which propels it from 0-62mph in 7.2 seconds and ont
  
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