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• Robert Kubica embarrassed by slow, bad-handling Williams F1 car

  11-05-2018 23:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingRobert Kubica took part in a Formula One race weekend for the first time in more than seven years on Friday, and the Pole's considered verdict provided little comfort for fans of his struggling Williams team.Continue reading Robert Kubica embarrassed by slow, bad-handling Williams F1 car Robert Kubica embarrassed by slow, bad-handling Williams F1 car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2018 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&nbs
  
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• Takata's defective airbags now linked to 278 injuries in U.S.

  11-05-2018 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Takata's defective airbags have been linked to 278 injuries across the United States, according to updated figures released by Senator Bill Nelson of Florida, in advance of a hearing next week on the nomination of Heidi King to head NHTSA.
  
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• 2019 Subaru Crosstrek PHEV will be company's first plug-in hybrid

  11-05-2018 22:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Subaru,Crossover,Hatchback,HybridSubaru just announced its first-ever plug-in hybrid, and it comes in the form of its third-best-selling car, the Crosstrek. This is actually fitting in a couple of ways. First off, it's a quick-selling vehicle, but also because the Crosstrek was the model used for Subaru's first conventional hybrid, first introduced for the 2014 model year. Sadly, the company has yet to reveal photos of the new hybrid, hence our inclusion of photos of the old mo
  
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• Cadillac's virtual reality project has 'no limits,' innovation head says

  11-05-2018 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dealers can get a head start marketing Cadillac's XT4 compact premium crossover not with traditional on-site inventory, but instead with virtual reality.
  
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• Our Favorite Million (and Multi-Million) Dollar Cars

  11-05-2018 22:30
  
  We compile a list of the most powerful, luxurious, impressive supercars and hypercars that have a price tag of one million dollars or more.Continue reading Our Favorite Million (and Multi-Million) Dollar Cars Our Favorite Million (and Multi-Million) Dollar Cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2018 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA's Opel suspends staff buyouts as engineers quit for BMW, Jaguar

  11-05-2018 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Opel has suspended voluntary buyouts after staff representatives warned that a wave of departures following PSA's takeover could leave it short of skilled workers.
  
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• Trump biofuel policy overhaul to include fewer refinery waivers

  11-05-2018 22:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Alternative Fuels,Biodiesel,EthanolThe Trump administration will scale back the use of biofuels waivers for small refineries and count ethanol exports toward federal biofuels usage quotas as part of a broad overhaul of the nation's renewable fuel policy, a source briefed on the plans said on Friday.Continue reading Trump biofuel policy overhaul to include fewer refinery waivers Trump biofuel policy overhaul to include fewer refinery waivers originally appeared
  
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• At meeting with automakers, Trump launches new attack on NAFTA

  11-05-2018 21:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,BMW,Chrysler,Fiat,Ford,GM,Honda,Hyundai,Mercedes-Benz,Nissan,Toyota,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyTen American and foreign automakers went to the White House on Friday to push for a weakening of U.S. fuel efficiency standards through 2025, while President Donald Trump used the occasion to launch a fresh attack on the North American Free Trade Agreement that has benefited the companies.Continue reading At meeting with automakers, Trump launches new attack on NAFTA At
  
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• New Audi Sport RS 4 Avant - powered by Porsche

  11-05-2018 21:34
  Audi Sport must have some of the best margins of any car company division. A range of RS models sits under the umbrella of this GmbH (limited liability company), with the newest addition being the super-fast, super-exclusive, super-expensive fourth generation RS 4 Avant.
  
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• How a new engine transforms the Honda Jazz

  11-05-2018 21:26
  The Jazz has always had a reputation for being the car for people who aren't interested in cars. The styling was always vanilla, the engines strong on economy but less than overflowing with power, ownership hassle-free and cheap, resale values strong. Now, Honda wants to keep the strengths, but spice things up. Enter the Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC Sport.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1987 Ford Escort GT

  11-05-2018 21:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ownership,Automotive HistoryDearborn's answer to the European hot-hatch craze of the 1980s, the 1987 Escort GT was a lot of fun for the dollar. Here's a fully used-up example in a San Francisco Bay Area self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1987 Ford Escort GT Junkyard Gem: 1987 Ford Escort GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2018 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump reiterates desire for more U.S. car exports before CAFE meeting

  11-05-2018 20:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Trump pressed automakers to build more vehicles in America and launched a fresh attack on NAFTA, which has benefited the companies, while auto executives urged him to work with California to keep nationwide vehicle emissions standards.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz recalls 42,800 Smart ForTwos for fire risk

  11-05-2018 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 42,781 vehicles in the U.S. after discovering a potential fire risk in the engine compartment.
  
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• FCA recalls more than 325,000 older-model Jeep Liberty SUVs

  11-05-2018 20:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 325,000 older-model SUVs because of a flaw in their rear lower control arms.
  
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• Aston Martin DB11 AMR gets more power and carbon fiber

  11-05-2018 20:05
  
  Filed under:Aston Martin,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceAston Martin has pulled the wraps off the DB11 AMR, and the fact that it's just what we expected it'd be shouldn't diminish the impact of this ultimate (for now) DB11. But, if you're not down with AMR, a quick backgrounder for you: Early last year, Aston launched the Vantage AMR Pro and the Rapide AMR, the first salvos in a full broadside of AMR models that will encompass the entire range. There are two AMR subdivisions — AMR is handled by A
  
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• Chevrolet Sonic subcompact will live on for 2019, at least

  11-05-2018 19:45
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Hatchback,SedanDespite rumors that it was headed for the chopping block as early as this year, the Chevrolet Sonic subcompact will live to see another model year, at least. The changes are minor but include a powertrain consolidation.Continue reading Chevrolet Sonic subcompact will live on for 2019, at leastChevrolet Sonic subcompact will live on for 2019, at leastoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2018 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permali
  
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• Army sergeant found guilty in dropping Humvees from a plane

  11-05-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Military,Off-RoadA former U.S. Army sergeant has been found guilty of intentionally destroying three Humvees lost during a training exercise in which they were dropped from a cargo plane in Germany. The Humvees can be seen in the video above plunging to the ground after their parachute straps were severed.Continue reading Army sergeant found guilty in dropping Humvees from a plane Army sergeant found guilty in dropping Humvees from a plane originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 M
  
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• Here's what a Virgin Hyperloop One pod interior might look like

  11-05-2018 19:15
  
  Filed under:GreenOne of the challenges in designing a Hyperloop pod is overcoming the fact that there won't be any windows, unlike in an airplane. That could result in a claustrophobic environment, especially as Hyperloop passengers will have to remain seated for the entire duration of the journey. Designworks, a BMW-owned design consultancy, has created a prototype interior for the Virgin Hyperloop One, unveiled recently in Dubai.Continue reading Here's what a Virgin Hyperloop One pod interior
  
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• 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 spied in base trim level

  11-05-2018 19:01
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,GMC,TruckWhen the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 half-ton pickup was revealed, it was shown in the ultra-deluxe Denali trim with its carbon fiber bed and trick tailgate. And thanks to spy shots, we've been able to see the more modest SLE a few months ago. Now we get to see it in the most plain, worktruck iteration thanks to the above photos.Continue reading 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 spied in base trim level 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 spied in base trim level originally appeared on Autoblog on
  
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• Japan's automakers face a problem recruiting women engineers

  11-05-2018 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japan's automakers, facing the worst labor shortage in decades, have seen the light: hire more women. The problem is they're all having the same epiphany at the same time.
  
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• GM Korea expects to turn profit in 2019, plans 2 new vehicles

  11-05-2018 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' South Korean unit reiterated on Friday that it should return to profitability by 2019 and that it will invest $2.8 billion in a new, small SUV as well as a crossover for the local market and for export.
  
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• Inside Hyundai heir's plan to fend off activist investor's attack

  11-05-2018 18:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  With one of the most tenacious activist investors breathing down his neck, Hyundai's crown prince is preparing to defend his family's dominance of the world's fifth-largest automotive empire.
  
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• Man vs. machine: Racing driver takes on robot, John Henry-style

  11-05-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Videos,Weird Car News,Emerging TechnologiesContinue reading Man vs. machine: Racing driver takes on robot, John Henry-style Man vs. machine: Racing driver takes on robot, John Henry-style originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2018 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vollkswagen launches the all-seeing Touareg in Europe

  11-05-2018 18:09
  Volkswagen's new Touareg SUV is so clever it can see in the dark. Night Vision is part of a new suite of technologies on the new generation model which also includes a world debut by the Innovation Cockpit which will gradually be rolled out through the automaker's other model ranges.
  
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• Volkswagen launches the all-seeing Touareg in Europe

  11-05-2018 18:09
  Volkswagen's new Touareg SUV is so clever it can see in the dark. Night Vision is part of a new suite of technologies on the new generation model which also includes a world debut by the Innovation Cockpit which will gradually be rolled out through the automaker's other model ranges.
  
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• Marchionne: FCA may 'redirect' Mexican auto exports

  11-05-2018 17:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne said proposed changes to automotive rules by the U.S. government may prompt the Italian-American automaker to shift exports of the company's Mexican-made vehicles.
  
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• Audi expands Traffic Light Information system, now in 10 U.S. cities

  11-05-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Emerging TechnologiesAudi continues to expand its Traffic Light System telematics program, adding Phoenix and Kansas City, Kan. That brings the number of U.S. cities where the vehicle-to-infrastructure technology is available to 10, with more than 2,250 intersections wired for the capability.Continue reading Audi expands Traffic Light Information system, now in 10 U.S. cities Audi expands Traffic Light Information system, now in 10 U.S. cities originally appeared on Autobl
  
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• 2018 Nissan Rogue does its best Millennium Falcon impression

  11-05-2018 17:37
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Nissan,Crossover,SUV,Concept CarsWith Solo, the latest Star Wars film, on the way, it was only a matter of time before we saw yet another custom Nissan made to look like a starship from the series. And for a film about Han Solo, the only logical ship to recreate was Solo's famous Millennium Falcon. It's built in the same impressive fashion as past custom Nissans, even if the proportions are a little odd translated to a car. This Rogue features the key exterior components of
  
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• ANALYSIS - Future models for Renault Samsung Motors

  11-05-2018 17:33
  After the recent features on the future models strategies for Renault, Alpine, Dacia and Lada, this chapter of our analysis covering Renault-Nissan Alliance brands focuses on Renault Samsung Motors (RSM).
  
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• Designing transmissions for autonomous vehicles

  11-05-2018 17:17
  The lack of a driver in an autonomous vehicle (AV) re-writes the rules on many aspects of vehicle design, including the powertrain and driveline. Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews, we asked Lee Sykes of powertrain engineering consultancy, Drive System Design, what the future might bring.
  
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• Magna announces record Q1 results

  11-05-2018 17:02
  Magna has posted record quarterly sales for the quarter ended March 31, revenue up 21% year over year to US$10.79bn.
  
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• Our favorite '90s cars | Autoblog Podcast #540

  11-05-2018 16:45
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,BMW,Mercedes-Benz,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Sedan,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadOn this week's Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Green Editor John Beltz Snyder and Senior Editor Alex Kierstein. We talk about our favorite cars from the 1990s, and the ones we've been driving recently. We also speculate about the BMW M7, talk about the Mercedes-AMG GT four-door, and reach a consensus (sort of) in this week's "Spend My Money" segment.Continue reading Our favorit
  
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• New Aston Martin DB11 AMR revealed with 630bhp

  11-05-2018 16:41
  
  Alex Ingram2018-05-11 19:05
  The Aston Martin DB11 AMR is the first model from the brand's performance arm, and it replaces the standard V12 in the line-upAston Martin has revealed the DB11 AMR - the new flagship to the brand’s GT range. On sale now, priced from £174,995, the AMR replaces in the standard V12 DB11 in the line-up and gains subtle mechanical and styling improvements.
  The 5.2-litre twin-turbo has been tweaked to produce 630bhp, a rise of 30bhp, however peak torque remains
  
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• Ford China sales decline as new models roll out in Beijing

  11-05-2018 15:56
  Ford Motor Company China sales fell 26% year on year to 69,503 vehicles in April.
  
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• A list of Tesla car fires since 2013

  11-05-2018 15:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Safety,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryElectric carmaker Tesla has seen a number of its vehicles catch fire in the past five years. The latest fire involves a 2014 Tesla Model S immediately igniting after a high-speed crash. Two teenagers died.Here is a list of known incidents of Tesla vehicles catching fire since 2013:Continue reading A list of Tesla car fires since 2013 A list of Tesla car fires since 2013 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2018 09:50:00 EDT.Please
  
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• US sanctions move on Tehran "a big mistake" - FIEV Club Iran

  11-05-2018 15:30
  French supplier association, FIEV's subsidiary, Club Iran, has branded President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the nuclear agreement "a big mistake" as Western countries fight to preserve the deal.
  
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• Geely hires banks for Volvo Cars IPO - report

  11-05-2018 15:16
  Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has reportedly commissioned three investment banks to lead an IPO for its Volvo Cars unit.
  
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• Trump sitting own with major automakers Friday on fuel-economy rules

  11-05-2018 15:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Fuel EfficiencyContinue reading Trump sitting own with major automakers Friday on fuel-economy rules Trump sitting own with major automakers Friday on fuel-economy rules originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2018 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump sitting down with major automakers Friday on fuel-economy rules

  11-05-2018 15:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Fuel EfficiencyU.S. President Donald Trump is meeting 10 major automakers at the White House on Friday to discuss the fate of landmark fuel efficiency standards and a looming confrontation with California and other major states.Continue reading Trump sitting down with major automakers Friday on fuel-economy rules Trump sitting down with major automakers Friday on fuel-economy rules originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2018 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our
  
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• Fast & Furious - Supercharged ride immerses you into the world of the films

  11-05-2018 15:01
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,PerformanceSwarmed by a crowd of VIPs with a smattering of journalists sprinkled in, I make my into a large building that's staged as a decades-old warehouse in San Francisco. I pass a chainlink fence housing NOS bottles and am greeted by familiar four-wheeled characters: a '12 Subaru WRX STI, a '97 Mazda RX-7, a '70 Ford Escort RS1600, and a '69 Dodge Daytona. If you've seen the third, sixth, and seventh outing of the $5-billion Fast & Furious franchise, these are the
  
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• Lister says it'll tune F-Pace SVR into the world's fastest SUV

  11-05-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Crossover,SUVThe Jaguar F-Pace SVR is fast. Blisteringly fast. With its 550-horsepower, five-liter V8 it will hit 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds and go on to 176 mph. That sounds like the perfect blank canvas for Jaguar outfitter Lister, doesn't it?Continue reading Lister says it'll tune F-Pace SVR into the world's fastest SUV Lister says it'll tune F-Pace SVR into the world's fastest SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use
  
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• Mazda taps Americas head as CEO to raise game in its biggest market

  11-05-2018 14:41
  
  Filed under:Etc.,MazdaMazda has named the head of its Americas operations as its next president and CEO after its current chief steps down in June, as Japan's fifth-largest automaker seeks to boost profitability in North America, its biggest market.Continue reading Mazda taps Americas head as CEO to raise game in its biggest market Mazda taps Americas head as CEO to raise game in its biggest market originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2018 08:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of f
  
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• Hyundai Mobis develops new digital cluster for autonomous cars

  11-05-2018 13:58
  Hyundai Mobis says it is currently entering the market for digital clusters, a field which is on the rise as a driving information display solution for autonomous cars. For this, Hyundai Mobis produced a cluster equipped with a 7" display and applied it to Hyundai Kona EV. The company is also aiming to induce the development of a next-generation cockpit optimised for the era of autonomous driving. 
  
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• New DS 8 flagship planned to take on the BMW 5 Series

  11-05-2018 13:57
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-05-12 12:00
  Our exclusive images preview the look of the new luxury DS 8 fastback, which is set to arrive in 2020DS will crown its range with a ‘spectacular’ new flagship, Auto Express can reveal. It will be on sale by 2020 and mark 65 years since the arrival of the original Citroen DS.
  The popularity of traditional saloons is in decline – Ford recently decided to stop development of such vehicles in North America – but bosses from the newly formed luxur
  
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• Automakers seek to use Trump summit to avert war with California

  11-05-2018 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  American automakers faced a tough mission when they visited the White House Friday. They sought to persuade President Trump to cooperate with Calif. governor Jerry Brown over emissions levels.
  
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• Ford chairman defends strategy at annual investors meeting

  11-05-2018 13:34
  Ford chairman Bill Ford has defended the company's strategic direction to cut cost and rationalise model lines despite a stubborn share price.
  
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• “Ford is now a truck maker first, car maker second”

  11-05-2018 12:45
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-05-12 18:00
  Jimmy Hackett, CEO of Ford, has made Ford’s worst move in decades, says Mike RutherfordDonald J Trump isn’t the only old, American dude provocatively rocking the global boat. There’s another: Jimmy P Hackett. He spent years in detergent (Proctor & Gamble) before doing decades in office furniture (Steelcase Inc) where one of his best-known and most controversial claims to fame was his closure of US factories – before opening replacement
  
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• Nissan 370Z vs Mazda MX-5 BBR GTi Turbo

  11-05-2018 12:14
  
  2018-05-11 12:10
  The Nissan 370Z and Mazda MX-5 sports cars focus on fun, and now they fight it outThe Nissan 370Z is one of a dying breed. The naturally aspirated, rear-wheel-drive manual sports car was once a successful niche, but these days turbochargers and automatic gearboxes are so ubiquitous that they’re consigning these pure-bred driver’s cars to history.
  However, the 370Z refuses to be killed off, and has recently been updated for the 2018 model year. But start to explore yo
  
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• Magnesium flares in Ford's face - the week

  11-05-2018 12:04
  A seemingly minor incident (though not for those involved directly) made more public this week shows the fragility of the global supply chain should just one link fail.
  
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• Brazil reaches 15 years of flex-fuel vehicles

  11-05-2018 11:36
  In March 2003 Brazil's auto industry began producing flexible-fuel cars powered by engines capable of running either on ethanol or petrol, or any blend of the two.
  
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