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• Major automakers urge Trump not to freeze fuel economy targets

  07-05-2018 22:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Chrysler,Fiat,Ford,GM,Mercedes-Benz,Toyota,Volkswagen,Fuel EfficiencyMajor automakers are telling the Trump administration they want to reach an agreement with California to avoid a legal battle over fuel efficiency standards, and they support continued increases in mileage standards through 2025.Continue reading Major automakers urge Trump not to freeze fuel economy targets Major automakers urge Trump not to freeze fuel economy targets originally appeared on A
  
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• 2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat with twin-scoop hood spied with no camouflage

  07-05-2018 22:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Dodge,Coupe,PerformanceDodge recently teased an updated 2019 Challenger SRT Hellcat sports coupe complete with an all-new hood with dual scoops. It didn't reveal anything else about the vehicle, saying more details were coming. And now we have more details, but not in the way Dodge probably wanted. We can now see the updated Hellcat with the new hood.Continue reading 2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat with twin-scoop hood spied with no camouflage 2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat w
  
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• Drive.ai to launch self-driving ride hailing pilot in July

  07-05-2018 21:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousSilicon Valley self-driving startup Drive.ai said on Monday it will launch a pilot program for an autonomous ride-hailing service in July in Frisco, Texas, with safety drivers present.Continue reading Drive.ai to launch self-driving ride hailing pilot in July Drive.ai to launch self-driving ride hailing pilot in July originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 May 2018 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |
  
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• Software error led to fatal Uber crash with pedestrian, report says

  07-05-2018 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber determined the likely cause of the fatal collision between one of its self-driving vehicles and a pedestrian in Arizona in March was a problem with the vehicle's software, according to a report.
  
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• Software error led to fatal crash with pedestrian, report says

  07-05-2018 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber determined the likely cause of the fatal collision between one of its self-driving vehicles and a pedestrian in Arizona in March was a problem with the vehicle's software, according to a report.
  
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• Majority owners explore sale of NASCAR, sources say

  07-05-2018 21:05
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingThe majority owners of NASCAR, the company which operates the namesake U.S. car-racing series and other motorsport events, are exploring options including the sale of their entire stake, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.Continue reading Majority owners explore sale of NASCAR, sources say Majority owners explore sale of NASCAR, sources say originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 May 2018 15:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&n
  
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• Texas gets self-driving car service through Drive.ai

  07-05-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  A California tech startup will launch the first self-driving car service on public Texas roads in a corridor of the Dallas area that is full of office buildings where traffic is a growing problem.
  
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• NHTSA raises alarm over open Takata recalls on Ford Ranger, Mazda B-series trucks

  07-05-2018 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  NHTSA, worried that too many model year 2006 Ford Rangers and Mazda B-Series pickups with defective Takata airbags remain on the road, pleaded with owners to schedule a free repair.
  
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• Uber hires former NTSB chair to advise on safety culture after fatal crash

  07-05-2018 20:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousUber Technologies Inc said Monday it has hired a former National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chairman to advise the company on its safety culture after a fatal self-driving crash in Arizona.Continue reading Uber hires former NTSB chair to advise on safety culture after fatal crash Uber hires former NTSB chair to advise on safety culture after fatal crash originally appeared on Autoblog o
  
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• NAFTA negotiators seek to make a deal in May

  07-05-2018 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cabinet-level negotiators from the three NAFTA nations meet again in Washington this week to attempt a breakthrough on the trade deal. It won't be easy.
  
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• NAFTA negotiators aim to make a deal in May

  07-05-2018 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cabinet-level negotiators from the three NAFTA nations meet again in Washington this week to attempt a breakthrough on the trade deal. It won't be easy.
  
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• 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 buyer's guide: All the answers

  07-05-2018 20:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Chevrolet,Safety,TruckThe EPA rates the standard 4.3-liter V6 (fitted with a six-speed automatic gearbox and rear-wheel drive) at 18 miles per gallon in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. A mid-range 5.3-liter V8 fitted with all-wheel drive gets 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway. The 6.2-liter V8 with all-wheel drive is the thirstiest of all, with a rating of 15 mpg city/20 mpg highway.Continue reading 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 buyer's guide: All the answers 2018 Chevrolet Si
  
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• BMW’s M2 Competition will get suite of M Performance accessories

  07-05-2018 19:25
  
  Filed under:BMW,Coupe,Lightweight,Performance,RacingBMW says it will make a series of weight-saving and sportiness-enhancing M Performance Parts available when it launches the 410-horsepower M2 Competition performance coupe this summer.Continue reading BMW’s M2 Competition will get suite of M Performance accessories BMW’s M2 Competition will get suite of M Performance accessories originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 May 2018 13:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. P
  
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• Putin takes inaugural ride in Russian-made limousine

  07-05-2018 19:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,LuxuryPresident Vladimir Putin traveled to his inauguration on Monday for a new six-year term in a Russian-made limousine, ditching his old stretch Mercedes to send a patriotic message of self-sufficiency amid increased tensions with the West.Continue reading Putin takes inaugural ride in Russian-made limousine Putin takes inaugural ride in Russian-made limousine originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 May 2018 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of fee
  
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• Ford temporarily lays off workers at Kansas City plant following supplier fire

  07-05-2018 18:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  A supplier fire last week is pinching production of the F-150 pickup, but the impact is expected to be minimal for both Ford and its dealers.
  
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• Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison caught testing

  07-05-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,GM,Truck,Off-RoadLast year at SEMA, we saw a fairly radical Chevy Colorado ZR2 concept from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV). The already capable pickup had been fitted with a ton of gear for serious off-roading, including an upgraded suspension, 35-inch BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tires, skid plates, a snorkel and a winch. We were in love. Then Chevrolet trademarked the "ZR2 Bison" name (AEV uses a bison in its logo), which had us hoping for a production version of
  
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• Watch lava consume a car, as Hawaii residents told to "Go now"

  07-05-2018 17:54
  
  Filed under:Etc.Emergency authorities battling lava flows and gas erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano warned some residents to "go now" as a new fissure opened and more structures were destroyed.Continue reading Watch lava consume a car, as Hawaii residents told to "Go now" Watch lava consume a car, as Hawaii residents told to "Go now" originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 May 2018 11:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford’s board could vote Thursday on buying Detroit's train depot

  07-05-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,FordFord's interest in acquiring a massive abandoned and blighted train station in Detroit for office space is a huge story around town and also one of its worst-kept secrets, with the automaker reportedly lining up dozens of properties in the surrounding Corktown neighborhood and business district as part of plans to build a new urban campus.Continue reading Ford’s board could vote Thursday on buying Detroit's train depotFord’s board could vote Thursd
  
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• 2019 Audi RS Q8 spied with big brakes and big voice

  07-05-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Audi,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceWe're fairly certain that the upcoming Audi Q8 flagship crossover SUV will make its debut soon, reportedly this summer, since we've seen it without any camouflage. It also appears that it will have a full complement of performance models. In addition to an S Q8 spied by some other outlets, there appears to be an RS version on the way, shown in the photos above.Continue reading 2019 Audi RS Q8 spied with big brakes and big voice 2019 Aud
  
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• Elon Musk trolls Warren Buffett over candy

  07-05-2018 16:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Weird Car News,TeslaElon Musk is taking on Warren Buffett over investment strategy. On Twitter, because of course. And it centers on candy and moats.Continue reading Elon Musk trolls Warren Buffett over candy Elon Musk trolls Warren Buffett over candy originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 May 2018 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW CEO Diess granted special "safe passage deal" by U.S. authorities

  07-05-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Rumormill,VolkswagenThe indictment of former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has resulted in an interesting arrangement regarding the new CEO's freedom to travel. According to Bloomberg, U.S. authorities have granted Herbert Diess a "safe-passage deal," which enables him to travel without having to fear being detained due to the ongoing Volkswagen Dieselgate investigation.Continue reading VW CEO Diess granted special "safe passage deal" by U.S. authorities VW CEO Di
  
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• Modified Audi RS3 is nearly as quick as a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

  07-05-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Videos,Audi,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Modified Audi RS3 is nearly as quick as a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Modified Audi RS3 is nearly as quick as a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 May 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman Drivers' Notes Review | Basically great

  07-05-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,RAM,Quick Spins,TruckThe 2019 Ram 1500 is the first major redesign for FCA's best-selling model since 2009. The outgoing truck was a favorite among the Autoblog staff, and this new model only looks to be a wholesale improvement. This Ram 1500 Tradesman may be the entry-level model, but it gives us a good baseline for the rest of the range.Continue reading 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman Drivers' Notes Review | Basically great 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman Drivers' Notes Review | Basic
  
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• 2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman Drivers' Notes Review | Basically great

  07-05-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,RAM,Quick Spins,TruckThe 2019 Ram 1500 is the first major redesign for FCA's best-selling model since 2009. The outgoing truck was a favorite among the Autoblog staff, and this new model only looks to be a wholesale improvement. This Ram 1500 Tradesman may be the entry-level model, but it gives us a good baseline for the rest of the range.Continue reading 2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman Drivers' Notes Review | Basically great 2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman Drivers' Notes Review | Basic
  
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• This V2V is Volvo to Volvo: Cars, trucks to share traffic caution data

  07-05-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Volvo,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Commercial Vehicles,LuxuryVolvo Cars and Volvo Trucks are separate companies, and have been for almost 20 years. The separation occurred in 1999, when Volvo Group sold its car manufacturing business to Ford, which in turn sold Volvo Cars to Geely in 2010. But despite being separate, the vehicle makers share a name, and now they will also share data between their products to prevent accidents.Continue reading This V2V is Volvo to Volvo
  
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• BMW re-applies for M7 trademark — does that mean one's in the works?

  07-05-2018 15:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,BMW,Sedan,Future,Luxury,PerformanceBMW re-applied to trademark "M7" this month, which might mean something, or might mean nothing. After many years of batting away requests for a BMW M7, the carmaker applied for the trademark in September 2011, getting approval from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in April 2012. Instead of renewing the trademark before it lapsed this April 28, BMW waited three days and re-filed for the name on May 1. Now the automaker will need
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs big luxury off-roaders: How they compare on paper

  07-05-2018 15:01
  
  Filed under:Bentley,Land Rover,Lexus,Mercedes-Benz,Car Buying,SUV,Luxury,Off-Road,Performance,ComparisonDuring our first drive of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, the all-new SUV's product manager was asked to identify competitors that might have been benchmarked in its development. The look on his face was about the same as if someone had asked him to recite King Lear in Klingon. As far as Andreas Hoeppel was concerned, the G 550 and AMG G 63 doesn't actually have a rival, or at least something
  
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• Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus gives glimpse of SCG004CS

  07-05-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Coupe,Future,Lightweight,Performance,Racing,SupercarsLet's recap what's coming from Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus. The small-batch U.S. manufacturer showed the 004S last November, a carbon-fiber bodied, 2,600-pound, three-seater road car that comes with a gated, six-speed manual but offers a paddle-shifter as a cost option. A track-only version called the 004C will be developed to run in GTE, GTLM, GT3, and GT4 racing, as well as Germany's VLN series that includes Nürburgrin
  
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• VW's Diess given safe-passage deal by U.S., report says

  07-05-2018 13:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW CEO Herbert Diess has been granted safe passage by United States authorities and advance notice if prosecutors seek to charge him, sources told Bloomberg. Federal authorities have already filed charges against ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn.
  
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• VW's Winterkorn knew for months, indictment says

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Justice Department indictment alleges former VW Group CEO Winterkorn tried to cover up efforts to cheat diesel emissions testing for months before the scandal broke.
  
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• Veteran exec Craig to head FordDirect

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Veteran Ford Motor Co. executive Dianne Craig is taking the reins at the company's FordDirect joint venture with dealers.
  
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• U.S. market settles into a comfort zone

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  While the overall light-vehicle market may look relatively stable, some underlying currents may be conspiring to bring the party to an end.
  
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• Toyota and Yakima partner to bring sales to dealerships

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota and aftermarket accessory maker Yakima are doubling down on the utility in utility vehicles right from the showroom floor.
  
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• Tesla Model Y production clock is ticking

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's troubles building the Model 3 didn't stop Elon Musk from proclaiming that the Model Y would be built in a second plant in early 2020 #8211; an audacious timeline by any measure.
  
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• Public groups adjust plans for selling used

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sonic Automotive and Group 1 Automotive are expanding their used-vehicle plans, even as AutoNation pauses its used-only store plans to evaluate results so far.
  
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• Porsche's Cayenne hybrid gets more power, longer range

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porsche last week unveiled a faster, more powerful version of the Cayenne E-Hybrid SUV.
  
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• Lexus ' workmanlike ES gets image makeover for 2019

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  With car sales falling across all segments in the U.S. and luxury sedans scrambling to differentiate themselves from competitors, Lexus' "executive sedan" is getting its star turn.
  
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• Karkaria, Butters, Charniga join Automotive News

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automotive News has added three members to its full-time staff.
  
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• Ford: Tech culture can rise from ruins

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  An abandoned train station that has come to symbolize Detroit's decline could become a beacon for the automaker's efforts to prosper in the future.
  
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• Course correction for Genesis' 'misguided missile'

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Is Hyundai's Genesis a make or a 'model?' The question is at the heart of the lingering confusion surrounding the luxury brand's retail strategy.
  
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• Car dealerships managed fixed operations well in 2017: NADA

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The average U.S. light-vehicle dealership did a good job managing its fixed operations department last year, figures from NADA Data 2018 indicate.
  
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• Car dealers that offer free services increase their paid work

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mercedes-Benz of Draper's VIP Card gives customers free services such as flat-tire repair or even renewal of state vehicle registrations to bring them back more often.
  
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• Auto execs heading to White House in bid to contain CAFE chaos

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Changes outlined in a draft proposal may be more than automakers bargained for when they requested a rewrite of 2022-25 model year emissions targets.
  
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• An oral history of DaimlerChrysler, 20 years later

  07-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  20 years ago, on May 7, 1998, DaimlerChrysler debuted with great expectations. Then, disaster. How Chrysler executives who lived it remember the 'merger of equals.'
  
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