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• Ford to restart F-150 output Friday following supplier fire

  16-05-2018 23:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford will restart production of the F-150 at a Dearborn, Mich., factory on Friday, and a Kansas City plant by Monday, after more than a week of downtime resulting from a fire at a key parts supplier.
  
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• Other subcompact crossovers we think should get the performance treatment

  16-05-2018 23:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Crossover,PerformanceWe've learned that Hyundai's engineers are working on a high-performance N version of the Hyundai Kona subcompact crossover SUV. And while people might cringe at the idea of putting effort into making a crossover sporty, we're not opposed to the idea. It worked pretty well in the case of the Nissan Juke Nismo RS, and now that it's gone, really the only sporty little crossover left is the Mini Countryman S and John Cooper Works. And if we're stuck in a crosso
  
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• Honda hopes all-new 2019 Insight hybrid outsells predecessor

  16-05-2018 21:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,Sedan,HybridYesterday we told you about Honda's production launch of the all-new 2019 Insight in Indiana. That comes after the hybrid spent five years wandering in the automotive wilderness and following a $61.5 million investment to prepare plants in Ohio and Indiana for more electrified vehicles. Today, Honda responded to Autoblog with some comments about its expectations for the resurrected nameplate.Continue reading Honda hopes all-new 2019 Insight hybrid outsells pre
  
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• U.S. pushing for NAFTA deal as Thursday deadline approaches

  16-05-2018 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  The United States is pushing for a deal in negotiations on a revised NAFTA, the White House said. Canadian and Mexican officials were not due in Washington for talks before a Thursday deadline.
  
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• New 286bhp Hyundai Kona N on sale now priced from £35,395

  16-05-2018 21:30
  The new Hyundai Kona N is available to order in the UK now, priced from £35,395. At that price, it undercuts the Volkswagen T-Roc R by more than £6,000 and the Audi SQ2 by almost £5,000, both of which are also vying for attention in the performance crossover class.
  Hyundai’s tuned Kona N is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 276bhp and 392Nm of torque. That’s enough for a 0–62mph time of 5.5 seconds (with launch con
  
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• New 2021 Hyundai Kona N teased ahead of spring launch

  16-05-2018 21:30
  
  Hyundai has issued a new set of teaser images for the Kona N, ahead of its launch in the spring. When it reaches the UK market this summer, it’ll wade into a growing marketplace of souped-up compact crossovers – a niche which is currently occupied by the Volkswagen T-Roc R, Audi SQ2 and BMW X2 M35i.
  These official images provide our best look yet at the Kona N’s styling. Like all of Hyundai’s N-branded performance models, this hot crossover gets a more aggressive front bu
  
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• New 2021 Hyundai Kona N spotted tearing around the Nurburgring

  16-05-2018 21:30
  
  Hyundai is readying the new Kona N for launch. These latest spy shots show the Korean firm’s upcoming performance SUV tackling its handling development programme at the Nurburgring, ahead of its scheduled launch next year.
  When it eventually goes on sale in the UK, the new Hyundai Kona N will join a growing marketplace of hot compact crossovers – a niche which is currently dominated by the Volkswagen T-Roc R, Audi SQ2 and BMW X2 M35i.
  The mule in these latest images has shed some of
  
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• New 2021 Hyundai Kona N spied undisguised

  16-05-2018 21:30
  Hyundai is readying a full reveal of the new Kona N - a new performance SUV rival for everything from the Volkswagen T-Roc R, Audi SQ2 and BMW X2 M35i, to the new Ford Puma ST, which will be on sale in the UK this summer.
  The Kona N is due to be revealed later this spring, but these new spy shots are our first unofficial glimpse of the car free of its covers. Caught completely undisguised, the Kona N appears to have been spied on a film shoot for promotional launch material, ahead of the big rev
  
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• New 2021 Hyundai Kona N hot SUV arrives with 286bhp

  16-05-2018 21:30
  Hyundai has revealed the newest member of its line-up of N badged performance cars. This is the Hyundai Kona N - the first hot SUV the Korean firm’s N division has developed. It’s a rival to the likes of the MINI Countryman John Cooper Works, the Audi SQ2 and the Volkswagen T-Roc R, all small SUVs that pack a big performance punch.
  The Kona N is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine developing 286bhp and 392Nm of torque. Though that power figure is unlocked
  
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• King's nomination hearing for NHTSA chief hits on lethal airbags

  16-05-2018 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Takata airbags and autonomous vehicles were the focus of a Senate committee's examination of Heidi King, President Donald Trump's nominee to be NHTSA's next administrator.
  
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• Hyundai Kona N hot SUV teased with 247bhp

  16-05-2018 21:30
  
  The reveal of the new 2021 Hyundai Kona N is just around the corner, and Hyundai has revealed a new set of teaser images for its upcoming compact performance SUV ahead of its debut in spring. 
  The new rival for everything from the Volkswagen T-Roc R, Audi SQ2 and BMW X2 M35i, to the new Ford Puma ST, will be on sale in the UK this summer. The Kona N project was first scooped by Auto Express back in May 2018, but this is our first proper glimpse at the sporty i20 N and i30 N makeover that ha
  
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• Hot new 2021 Hyundai Kona N teased ahead of launch

  16-05-2018 21:30
  Hyundai is gearing-up for the launch of the Kona N - a hot SUV due later this mont to rival the Ford Puma ST.
  These selectively framed teaser images are our latest look at the new Hyundai Kona N, giving us a close-up look at the new car’s production-ready alloy wheels and automatic gear selector. SEE MORE New Hyundai i20 N 2021 reviewHowever, previous spy shots remain the most revealing glimpse so far. At first glance, it looks like the new Kona N will feature more performance trinket
  
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• Hot 247bhp Hyundai Kona N spied testing

  16-05-2018 21:30
  
  Hot Hyundai Kona N crossover is set to become the latest creation by Hyundai's N sub-brand, with the VW T-Roc R rival expected to produce at least 247bhp
  
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• Mid-engine Corvette spied with C5-style nose, dual rear calipers

  16-05-2018 21:25
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsOnce again, a mid-engine Chevy Corvette prototype has been spotted in the wild, and this one reveals even more new details. They include hints at the front-end design, a look at the steering wheel, and a preview of the brakes.Continue reading Mid-engine Corvette spied with C5-style nose, dual rear calipers Mid-engine Corvette spied with C5-style nose, dual rear calipers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2018 15:25:00 EDT.Pl
  
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• Mid-engine Corvette spied with C5-style nose

  16-05-2018 21:25
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsOnce again, a mid-engine Chevy Corvette prototype has been spotted in the wild, and this one reveals even more new details. They include hints at the front-end design, a look at the steering wheel, and a preview of the brakes.Continue reading Mid-engine Corvette spied with C5-style nose Mid-engine Corvette spied with C5-style nose originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2018 15:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Per
  
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• Racer Leilani Münter takes a lead in race against population growth

  16-05-2018 21:05
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Green,Motorsports,Green CultureOne of the world's top female racing car drivers, Leilani Münter, has taken pole position in a campaign to reduce overpopulation — and has vowed not to have children herself.Continue reading Racer Leilani Münter takes a lead in race against population growth Racer Leilani Münter takes a lead in race against population growth originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2018 15:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1984 Porsche 944 with automatic transmission

  16-05-2018 20:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Porsche,Automotive History,Coupe,PerformanceThe Porsche 944 was too stiff and cramped to be a sensible commuter car, so why would anyone have thought to buy one with an automatic transmission. That's what happened with this '84, spotted in a San Jose, California, self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1984 Porsche 944 with automatic transmission Junkyard Gem: 1984 Porsche 944 with automatic transmission originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2018 14:35
  
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• Hot 2021 Hyundai Kona N SUV spied testing again

  16-05-2018 20:30
  
  Auto Express broke the news that the Hyundai Kona would get the brand’s hot N treatment back in May 2018, and two years on a production model is edging closer to fruition.
  These latest spy shots serve up the best glimpse yet of the brand’s Volkswagen T-Roc R rival, following the test mule’s first appearance at the Nurburgring in March. Although still cladded in heavy camouflage, several of the black shrouds have been removed, revealing more exterior details.
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• Former Ford plant site's remaining 182 acres sold after litigation settled

  16-05-2018 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Cleveland-based company has purchased the remaining 182 acres of the Ford's Wixom assembly plant site near Detroit after the automaker settled federal litigation over the land.
  
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• Meet Tesla's new bondholder: Billionaire George Soros

  16-05-2018 19:25
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Earnings/Financials,Green,ElectricThe investment firm founded and chaired by billionaire George Soros took a stake in Tesla bonds during the first three months of the year, giving the electric carmaker run by Elon Musk a prominent supporter.Continue reading Meet Tesla's new bondholder: Billionaire George Soros Meet Tesla's new bondholder: Billionaire George Soros originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2018 13:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permal
  
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• Turo Extras offers customers rentals on car seats, camping equipment and more

  16-05-2018 18:50
  
  Filed under:Weird Car NewsSchlepping a child's seat, stroller and the multitude of other essential parenting equipment on trips is never fun. It's doubly true if your trip involves air travel, requiring you to deal with TSA in all its shoes-off, laptop-out glory. Starting today, peer-to-peer car sharing service Turo is offering customers a new solution its calling Extras. Rather than bringing this stuff along with you, simply rent it alongside whatever vehicle you've already booked.Continue read
  
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• Judge rules dealership can pursue claims against former finance manager

  16-05-2018 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Florida dealership can pursue claims that a former finance manager misappropriated trade secrets, misrepresented his background and violated confidentiality agreements and a computer fraud law, a federal judge ruled.
  
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• Honcker's drive to share payment data leaves dealers with mixed opinions

  16-05-2018 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honcker will let dealers and customers view competitive monthly payment data through its platform. Executives say it will give its dealership clients an edge, but dealers have mixed feelings.
  
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• Connecticut finance manager charged with larceny

  16-05-2018 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Connecticut dealership Lee Partyka Chevrolet is entangled in a legal case for the second time in two months after its finance manager was charged with embezzling $80,000 from the store.
  
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• Speed awareness courses more effective than penalty points

  16-05-2018 18:23
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-05-16 18:30
  Study of 2.2 million speeders finds 23 per cent reduction among speed awareness course participantsDrivers who take speed awareness courses instead of being given penalty points and a fine are less likely to reoffend, according to a new report.
  The Government-backed study, carried out by Ipsos Mori, found speed awareness course participants are 23 per cent less likely to be caught speeding again in the six months after sitting a speed awareness course than those wh
  
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• BMW 'go' for level four autonomous driving tests in Shanghai

  16-05-2018 18:08
  BMW Group has officially obtained the Shanghai Intelligent Connected Autonomous Driving Test Licence, issued by the Intelligent Connected Vehicle Road Test Promotion Team - consisting of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatisation, Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau and Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission.
  
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• A 247-hp Hyundai Kona N crossover could be a thing

  16-05-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Crossover,PerformanceContinue reading A 247-hp Hyundai Kona N crossover could be a thing A 247-hp Hyundai Kona N crossover could be a thing originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2018 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NHTSA after automakers over Takata airbag fixes

  16-05-2018 17:47
  The US auto safety agency NHTSA wants to meet with 12 major automakers that failed to meet a December 2017 target deadline for completing repairs on the highest-priority vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators, a media report said.
  
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• 2018 Ford Mustang design breakdown: How it got that sleek new look

  16-05-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Ford,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceAs time marches on, even icons needs a little nip and tuck now and then. Such was the case for the 2018 Ford Mustang, which, three years removed from the biggest update ever made to a Mustang (independent rear suspension, finally!), received a restyling to keep it looking fresh. The results felt controversial at first blush, but as reality set in and we've started seeing the stallions in the wild, it now seems like a natural progression
  
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• Automotive Functional Safety and Cyber Security Validation Framework - PR Newswire (press release)

  16-05-2018 17:37 via prnewswire.com
  Automotive Functional Safety and Cyber Security Validation Framework
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  COLUMBUS, Ind., May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- LHP Engineering Solutions, an engineering services provider and technology integrator has brought together National Instruments, PTC, and AASA's LiFi subsidiary, 01LightComm, to create a framework for ...
  
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• Bloodhound SSC will make its record attempt next year

  16-05-2018 17:20
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Performance,SpecialtyWe've been following the progress of the Bloodhound SSC supersonic land speed record car for a while. Last fall, it managed to complete some successful test runs. With those out of the way, the next step is the record attempt. The group behind the car announced that it will make an attempt in the fall of 2019, probably between October and November.The car itself will be shipped down to Northern Cape, South Africa, next May in preparation for the attem
  
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• Best snow foams - pictures

  16-05-2018 17:15
  Pictures of the best snow foams
  
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• Best snow foams 2024

  16-05-2018 17:15
  We see who cleans up with this latest car care must-have
  
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• Best snow foams 2022

  16-05-2018 17:15
  The best way to shift dirt without risking scratches
  
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• 2019 Kia Sportage crossover spied uncovered at Nurburgring

  16-05-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Crossover,SUVThe Kia Sportage has only been around in its current form since about the 2017 model year, but the company is already going to release a refreshed model. The 2019 Kia Sportage small crossover has been spotted testing at the 'Ring. And there was nothing on it to keep us from seeing the changes.Continue reading 2019 Kia Sportage crossover spied uncovered at Nurburgring 2019 Kia Sportage crossover spied uncovered at Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on
  
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• Didi rethinks hitchhiker car service after passenger is killed

  16-05-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Safety,Smartphone,Technology,Commercial VehiclesChina's biggest ride-sharing company, Didi Chuxing, will disable features such as profile pictures, ratings and public tags from its carpooling service, as it looks to win back trust after the killing of a female passenger sparked questions about safety.Continue reading Didi rethinks hitchhiker car service after passenger is killed Didi rethinks hitchhiker car service after passenger is killed originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed
  
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• 2019 Acura RDX compact crossover goes into production in Ohio

  16-05-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Acura,CrossoverAcura has kicked off production of the all-new 2019 RDX, capping a $54 million investment in new technologies and processes at its plant in East Liberty, Ohio, where the compact crossover will be built. It goes on sale starting in June, though prices are yet to be announced.Continue reading 2019 Acura RDX compact crossover goes into production in Ohio 2019 Acura RDX compact crossover goes into production in Ohio originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 May 2018 10:00
  
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• ‘Reaction to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV has been mixed’

  16-05-2018 15:56
  
  Steve Fowler2018-05-16 14:55
  The Rolls-Royce Cullinan will make money, and deciding to build it was a progressive decision, argues Steve Fowler…Controversial doesn’t really sum it up, but the reaction to Rolls-Royce building an SUV, and then to the car itself, has been somewhat mixed.A few weeks ago, I was invited down to Rolls’ sprawling headquarters in Goodwood to see the new Cullinan. I’ll admit to being apprehensive; the camouflaged spy shots hinted at a brute of a c
  
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• Porsche 911 Speedster spied testing with new GT3

  16-05-2018 15:25
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Porsche,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceThe last Porsche 911 Speedster was a limited-production special that marked the end of the 997-generation 911. We've seen spy photos of that car's follow-up a few times by now, each revealing a little bit more than the last. From what we can tell, the new model is essentially a drop-top version of the 991.2 Porsche 911 GT3, 500 horsepower naturally-aspirated flat-six and all.Continue reading Porsche 911 Speedster spied tes
  
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• Shareholders OK larger Porsche board

  16-05-2018 15:17
  At the annual general meeting of Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE), shareholders approved the enlargement of the supervisory board from six to 10 members by means of an amendment to the articles of association.
  
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• Automotive Cluster Bulgaria to hold biennial car industry forum - SeeNews

  16-05-2018 15:17 via seenews.com
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  Automotive Cluster Bulgaria to hold biennial car industry forum
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  Stanislavov and Ivanov (in the middle) during the presentation of Automotive Forum & Expo Sofia; Author: Radomir Ralev. SOFIA (Bulgaria), May 16 (SeeNews) – Automotive Cluster Bulgaria said on Wednesday it plans to start organising a biennial ...
  
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• Linamar has a good first quarter

  16-05-2018 14:59
  Linamar's sales for the first quarter of 2018 were US$1,893.9m, up $237.9m from $1,656m in Q1 2017.
  
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• Hyundai Cradle and Metawave to develop smart radars

  16-05-2018 14:42
  Hyundai's corporate venturing and open innovation business Hyundai Cradle, is to invest in Metawave Corporation to build intelligent radars for autonomous vehicles.
  
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• Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol to debut tonight at Overland Expo WEST

  16-05-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Nissan,SUV,Concept Cars,Off-RoadLast month, Nissan announced it was working on a custom overlanding version of its largest SUV. Dubbed the Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol, it's a follow-up to last year's Nissan Titan XD Project Basecamp and the Nissan Armada Snow Patrol we drove earlier this year. Until now, all we've seen are early renderings, but the automaker has released a shadowy teaser image just ahead of the Mountain Patrol's full reveal tonight in Arizona.Continue
  
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• Groupe PSA announces raft of executive appointments

  16-05-2018 14:36
  PSA's Executive Committee has unveiled a raft of management changes as it looks to further deploy the Push to Pass Strategic Plan and its Opel / Vauxhall's Pace operation.
  
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• Honda Ohio plant starts on 2019 Acura RDX

  16-05-2018 14:27
  Honda's OEast Liberty, Ohio plant has started of mass production of the redesigned 2019 Acura RDX, the first in a new generation of models.
  
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• EV batteries present new challenges for firefighters

  16-05-2018 14:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fires on electric vehicles are rare, but the volatile chemistry of their batteries and the need for special training on how to extinguish them raises new safety questions as automakers are poised to dramatically increase production.
  
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• Bridgestone Americas names new chief information security officer

  16-05-2018 14:17
  Bridgestone Americas has unveiled Andy Sobotta as chief information security officer (CISO), effective 21 May.
  
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• New Mercedes CLS 450 2018 review

  16-05-2018 13:58
  
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  Merc’s CLS is a relaxed and luxurious cruiser in 450 4Matic form, but how does it cope on UK roads?What started as niche segment with the first generation CLS back in 2004, the four-door coupe market has now blossomed into a battleground between the German premium brands. Keen to demonstrate it knows best, Mercedes has now launched its third generation CLS in the UK.We’ve already driven the 400 d and AMG CLS 53 on European
  
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• Webasto opens Germany R&D Centre

  16-05-2018 13:50
  Webasto has opened its new EUR40m (US$47m) Administration and R&D Centre in Stockdorf, near Munich accommodating 550 employees.
  
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