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• Uber, Army look at tech for flying cars

  08-05-2018 21:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber said it would work with the Army to advance research on a novel, quiet aircraft rotor technology that could be used in future flying cars, or military aircraft.
  
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• 2018 Nissan Kicks starts at under $19,000

  08-05-2018 21:56
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Crossover,Hatchback,SUV,BudgetWe're a bit split in the office about the introduction of the 2018 Nissan Kicks compact crossover and its replacement of the quirky Juke, but one thing we're in agreement about is that the price is a definite improvement. The base model 2018 Nissan Kicks S starts at $18,965, which is more than $2,000 less than the base model Juke in its final 2017 model year.Continue reading 2018 Nissan Kicks starts at under $19,000 2018 Nissan Kicks starts at und
  
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• 2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is getting a facelift

  08-05-2018 20:17
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Dodge,Sedan,PerformanceThe 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat won't be the only Mopar muscle car getting an update for the new model year. One of our spy photographers caught an updated Charger Hellcat testing near the SRT office. It appears that the car will continue on mostly unchanged, since everything behind the fenders is uncovered and unchanged. But the fascia must be getting some noteworthy changes considering how well it's hidden.Continue reading 2019 Dodge Charger
  
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• Conventional fuel providers say EV incentives put them at disadvantage

  08-05-2018 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Representatives for the oil, biofuel and fuel retail industries told a House panel that state and federal governments are giving the EV market preferential treatment -- at their expense.
  
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• 'Progress' seen by ministers at NAFTA talks, but breakthrough elusive

  08-05-2018 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Trade ministers hailed progress on revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement as efforts focused on crafting new rules for the auto sector, but there was no sign of a major breakthrough.
  
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• This is what $175,000 gets you in a 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S560

  08-05-2018 19:49
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Quick Spins,Sedan,LuxuryMany cars that come into our office are pretty mainstream. They're Chevys, Toyotas, Hyundais and such. But sometimes we get something special, such as a 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S560 4MATIC. Now it is the "entry-level" Maybach with just the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 and the lowest Maybach base price. But, it still starts at a not unsubstantial $168,600, which also makes it the third-most expensive S-Class behind the V12 Mercedes-Maybach S650 an
  
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• A final goodbye to the Ford Focus, C-Max

  08-05-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford marked a milestone Friday when the final Focus sedan and C-Max Hybrid rolled off the line at Michigan Assembly Plant -- one the automaker would apparently rather not acknowledge.
  
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• Canada a key to French automaker PSA's return to North America

  08-05-2018 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canada, with its French-speaking eastern provinces, will play a key role in French automaker PSA's plan to return to North America, the executive leading the effort said on Tuesday.
  
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• Next Volvo infotainment system will have Google Assistant

  08-05-2018 19:16
  
  Filed under:Volvo,InfotainmentVolvo has announced new details in its partnership with Google, saying it's working with the Silicon Valley behemoth to embed Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other voice-controlled services into Volvo's next-generation Sensus infotainment system.Continue reading Next Volvo infotainment system will have Google Assistant Next Volvo infotainment system will have Google Assistant originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 08 May 2018 13:16:00 EDT.Pleas
  
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• Interior design and technology - Suzuki Ignis

  08-05-2018 18:50
  When the funky Suzuki Ignis debuted at the 2016 Paris motor show, opinions were mixed. But there can be no denying that this lightweight, compact crossover has a distinctive character. Continuing QUBE/just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look inside this quirky gem.
  
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• 1 in 5 drivers want an electric car, says AAA

  08-05-2018 18:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Car Buying,Electric,HybridPlug-in vehicles make up just a little over one percent of cars sold in the U.S. That's not a huge share, but it is quickly rising. And if a new survey from AAA is any example, the country's taste for electric vehicles should only help accelerate demand, as the insurance group found that 20 percent of customers want their next car to run on electricity, up from 15 percent in 2017.Continue reading 1 in 5 drivers want an electric car, says AAA 1 in 5 dri
  
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• Aston Martin unleashes run-out V12 Vantage V600

  08-05-2018 18:16
  
  James Brodie2018-05-09 00:01
  Old Vantage says farewell with ultimate, 592bhp V12 powered creation, with just 14 earmarked for productionAston Martin has unleashed a send-off for the outgoing V12 Vantage in the form of a new limited run customer commission special, called the V12 Vantage V600 and intended to be the ‘ultimate analogue Vantage’.
  It’s not the first time Aston has applied the V600 badge to an outgoing icon – the 1998 V600 V8 Vantage takes that honour, and this
  
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• Subaru starts Ascent SUV production in US

  08-05-2018 18:03
  The recently renamed Subaru Corporation has started production of the Ascent SUV at its US Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant.
  
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• Barra: GM supports modernizing CAFE standards

  08-05-2018 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM CEO Mary Barra says the automaker supports updated federal fuel efficiency standards, but that does not undercut GM's commitment to reducing emissions.
  
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• Audi finds diesel emissions problem with another 60,000 cars

  08-05-2018 17:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Green,Audi,Porsche,Volkswagen,Emissions,Technology,Diesel,LuxuryAudi has discovered emissions-related problems with a further 60,000 cars, it said on Tuesday, dealing a fresh setback to parent Volkswagen more than 2½ years after it first admitted to cheating U.S. diesel exhaust tests.Continue reading Audi finds diesel emissions problem with another 60,000 cars Audi finds diesel emissions problem with another 60,000 cars originally appeared on Autoblog on
  
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• Why pedestrian death rate is shooting up, and how to save more lives

  08-05-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Crossover,SUVPedestrian deaths in the U.S. are climbing at an alarming rate, jumping 46 percent since reaching a low point in 2009, according to federal data. Now, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety identifies some trends behind the numbers and offers some recommendations.Continue reading Why pedestrian death rate is shooting up, and how to save more lives Why pedestrian death rate is shooting up, and how to save more lives originally appeare
  
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• Nissan planning new models for future of Datsun

  08-05-2018 17:10
  RSM Renault Samsung was the most recent division of the R-N-M Alliance to be looked at as part of just-auto's current and future vehicles reports. This followed an exploration of strategies for Renault, Alpine, Dacia and Lada. Now comes an overview of Datsun, to be followed by features on Venucia, Nissan, Infiniti and Mitsubishi.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1950 Chrysler Windsor Club Coupe

  08-05-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chrysler,Automotive History,CoupeThis worn-out hotrod 1950 Chrysler Windsor coupe had a good 68-year run, but now it ends its days in a Chicago-area self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1950 Chrysler Windsor Club Coupe Junkyard Gem: 1950 Chrysler Windsor Club Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 08 May 2018 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Polo review

  08-05-2018 16:49
  
  For High quality interior, composed ride, interior spaceOur Rating 
  4 Against Not the most fun to drive, expensive compared to rivals2017
  The latest Volkswagen Polo shows, once again, how sophisticated the humble supermini can getThe sixth-generation Volkswagen Polo arrives on the supermini scene boasting the same strengths as before. Put simply, this is the quality option in the class and it’s very spacious for a supermini too. You’ll be buying into a small car that r
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class crossover spied inside and out

  08-05-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryBased on new spy shots, it appears the new Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is just about ready to be revealed. And the update can't come soon enough, considering the current version dates back to about the 2012 model year when it was still called the M-Class. Two versions of the midsize luxury crossover were caught, one of them likely the basic version, and the other with the AMG Line exterior upgrades.Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
  
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• Continental says Q1 order intake at record level

  08-05-2018 16:15
  Continental says its overall order intake for Q1 hit a record level (with the order intake on automotive business at EUR11bn - also a record).
  
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• Subaru launches production of Ascent crossover in Indiana

  08-05-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Subaru,CrossoverSubaru began production Monday of the new Ascent, its much-anticipated three-row crossover, at its plant in Lafayette, Ind. It's set to arrive at dealers in June as a 2019 model and will start at $32,970, including shipping.Continue reading Subaru launches production of Ascent crossover in Indiana Subaru launches production of Ascent crossover in Indiana originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 08 May 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Edition 1 specs revealed

  08-05-2018 15:59
  
  Alex Ingram2018-05-08 16:10
  Limited-run version of the new 4-door AMG GT gets unique styling upgradesMercedes has revealed a new trim level for the AMG GT 4-Door Coupé. The Edition 1 will be available to order for 12 months from the Porsche Panamera rival’s September 2018 release date.
  Based upon the GT 63 S, the changes on the outside include a deeper front splitter with extra flicks in the front apron, a more aggressive rear diffuser and a fixed rear spoiler with an adjustable win
  
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• Jaguar Race Taxis will fling you around the Nurburgring

  08-05-2018 15:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Jaguar,Luxury,PerformanceThe Jaguar Race Taxi experience will give you a hot lap around the 13 miles and 73 corners of the Nordschleife in the 575-horsepower Jaguar F-Type SVR and the equally powerful four-door Jaguar XJR575. You'll ride with professional drivers who won't coddle you — Jaguar promises cornering forces of 1.2g.Continue reading Jaguar Race Taxis will fling you around the Nurburgring Jaguar Race Taxis will fling you around the Nurburgring originally appeared
  
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• We spec a McLaren Senna supercar with MSO

  08-05-2018 15:01
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Deep Dive,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsNo supercar better demonstrates this trend than the McLaren Senna. And, it just so happens, McLaren invited Autoblog to Beverly hills to roleplay as one of the 15 LA-area residents who bought Sennas. I'd be assisted in the act by two MSO Bespoke Liaison Managers – Katie Newell and Emily Monk – who were on an international jaunt shepherding actual buyers through the process.Continue reading We spec a McLaren Senna supercar with
  
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• BMW M2 Competition Performance Parts released

  08-05-2018 14:57
  
  Alex Ingram2018-05-08 15:05
  Weight-saving parts, aerodynamic upgrades and cosmetic alterations help to add even more focus to the M2 CompetitionThe new BMW M2 Competition isn’t exactly a car lacking in focus, but M Sport has released a Performance Parts range to extract even more speed from the 404bhp coupe.
  A range of styling and performance upgrades are available, with weight reduction the primary focus. A carbon fibre bonnet, roof and boot lid save 9kg, 5kg and 6kg respectively, while a
  
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• Volvo Trucks and Cars to share real-time traffic hazard information

  08-05-2018 14:51
  Volvo Trucks is introducing a cloud-based service, Connected Safety, which allows Volvo trucks and Geely-owned Volvo cars to automatically alert each other to hazardous traffic situations. Thanks to this 'pioneering collaboration', two independent vehicle manufacturers are allowing their cars and trucks to share real-time traffic hazard information.
  
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• SUVs dominate as Australia sales slow

  08-05-2018 14:49
  Sales of SUVs continued to provide strong momentum to Australia's new car market last month, according to Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) VFACTS data.
  
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• Volvo Cars to add Google services to Sensus infotainment

  08-05-2018 14:48
  Geely's Volvo Cars said it would add voice controlled Google Assistant, Play Store, Maps and other services to its next generation of Sensus infotainment system which is based on the Android operating system.
  
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• PSA chooses Punch Powertrain e-DCT systems

  08-05-2018 14:33
  PSA has chosen Punch Powertrain to supply e-DCT systems by 2022, as part of the automaker's electrification push.
  
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• Geely Auto sales surge 49% in April 2018

  08-05-2018 14:30
  Geely Automobile announced that the total sales volume of the group for the month of April 2018 was 128,817 units, an increase of approximately 49% over the same period last year and up approximately 6% from March 2018.
  
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• New Volkswagen CEO testified in U.S. on emissions scandal

  08-05-2018 14:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,Technology,DieselVolkswagen Chief Executive Herbert Diess traveled to the United States this month to testify to authorities about the carmaker's emissions scandal, German newspaper Bild reported on Tuesday.Continue reading New Volkswagen CEO testified in U.S. on emissions scandal New Volkswagen CEO testified in U.S. on emissions scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 08 May 2018 08:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds.
  
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• Trump eyes twice-failed legal strategy to fight California regulations

  08-05-2018 14:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Trump administration is preparing to battle California's tough car pollution regulations using an approach that federal courts have already rejected -- twice.
  
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• Audi investigated for possible new emissions defeat device

  08-05-2018 13:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  German motor vehicle authority KBA is probing Audi to see whether its diesel engine A6/A7 models have been fitted with previously unknown defeat device softward, German weekly Der Spiegel said on Tuesday.
  
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• Jaguar inks I-Pace EV airport chauffeur service deal for 50 cars plus options

  08-05-2018 13:55
  Passengers using a luxury chauffeur service to and from Heathrow Airport will be driven in JLR's all electric Jaguar I-Pace from this summer.
  
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• South Korea import sales jump in April

  08-05-2018 13:47
  Sales of imported vehicles in South Korea jumped by over 29% to 25,923 units in April from 20,051 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA).
  
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• Hyundai-Kia boosting sales forecast 

  08-05-2018 13:24
  Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors were expected to upgrade their global sales outlook for the second quarter and for the whole of 2018 after sales in China began to recover from last year's sharp declines.
  
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• VW's new CEO testified in U.S. on emissions scandal, report says

  08-05-2018 13:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW Group CEO Herbert Diess travelled to the U.S. this month to testify to authorities about the automaker's emissions scandal, German newspaper Bild reported.
  
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• Ayala to take control of Philippines' Kia assembler

  08-05-2018 13:05
  The Philippines' Ayala Group is to acquire a controlling stake in Columbian Autocar Corporation, the local assembler and sole distributor of Kia Motors, according to local reports.
  
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• Toyota to spend $1.4m on its Canadian factories

  08-05-2018 12:50
  Toyota Motor announced plans to spend CAD1.4bn (US$1.1bn) at two existing factories in Canada to support production of upcoming models.
  
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• Faurecia Russia looks to up Tier 1 collaboration

  08-05-2018 12:45
  Faurecia Russia says it will seek to increase its cooperation with Tier 1 suppliers in the country as it looks to up its localisation level from the current 47%.
  
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• New Mercedes EQ C ride review

  08-05-2018 12:09
  
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  The first electric Mercedes EQ model has entered the final stages of testing, and we’ve been for a rideWe rode around the block in the concept vehicle a year ago, but now Mercedes’ first full-electric EQ model is undergoing final testing.We’re sitting alongside chief engineer Michael Keltz in a pre-production vehicle being driven in heavy disguise. The EQ C SUV will reach showrooms in 2019.
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• Hands-On Tech - Jeep Compass

  08-05-2018 11:31
  This is our Hands-On-Tech (HOT) reporting series*. Here, we take a look at the top-spec connectivity features offered by manufacturers in detail, looking to benchmark the connectivity functionality based on various test criteria. The Jeep Compass is fast becoming a global best-seller, biting at the heels of its rivals in almost every key market including the US, India and Europe. But is all this glory a little misplaced? Performance-wise, not one jot. But if Jeep want this love affair to last fo
  
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• Gestamp records Q1 net profit up 14% to EUR63m

  08-05-2018 11:31
  Gestamp has posted first-quarter net profit up 14% to EUR62.8m (US$75m), with revenue increasing 3.8%.
  
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• New BMW M5 Competition Pack revealed

  08-05-2018 11:15
  
  Alex Ingram2018-05-08 23:01
  Most powerful M5 ever promises performance to put the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S in the shadeThis is the BMW M5 Competition Pack - the most focussed version of Munich’s super saloon. It gets increased performance and firmer suspension setup to give the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S a bloody nose.
  The headline stats are 0-62mph time in 3.3 seconds - one tenth quicker than the standard M5 - and a 0-124mph time that drops from 11.1 seconds to 10.8 seconds.
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• In self-driving car race, Waymo leads traditional automakers

  08-05-2018 11:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the race to start the world's first driving business without human drivers, Alphabet's Waymo is ahead of traditional automakers such as GM, Mercedes and Audi.
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Edition 1 kicks off new model

  08-05-2018 08:00
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Hatchback,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceIt has become a tradition for Mercedes to create a special Edition 1 version of any new model it launches, regardless of whether it's an entry-level crossover or a fresh AMG-tuned car. And the new Mercedes-AMG GT four-door is no exception. Its Edition 1 will only be available on the top-spec GT 63 S with a 630-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 and all-wheel drive.Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Edition 1 kicks off new
  
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• Vehicle design contributes to pedestrian death toll, study says

  08-05-2018 07:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Front-crash prevention systems, better headlights, and SUV design improvements are ways automakers can contribute to reducing pedestrian deaths, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said Tuesday.
  
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• More EU diesel exits may follow Nissan, Toyota

  08-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan's decision to quit sales of diesel cars in Europe, where demand has slumped as customers worry about tax rises and looming bans, is set to see more automakers join in.
  
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• Subaru launches Ascent output at Indiana plant

  08-05-2018 00:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Production of the 2019 Subaru Ascent, Subaru of America's long-awaited three-row crossover, commenced Monday at the automaker's Indiana plant.
  
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