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• Consumer Reports says it will retest Tesla Model 3 after promised brake fix

  22-05-2018 21:41
  
  Filed under:Tesla,Safety,Sedan,ElectricConsumer Reports has said it will retest the Tesla Model 3 it purchased to confirm that a promised firmware update to the braking system corrects the poor and inconsistent emergency stopping distances the publication reported.Continue reading Consumer Reports says it will retest Tesla Model 3 after promised brake fix Consumer Reports says it will retest Tesla Model 3 after promised brake fix originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 May 2018 15:41:00 EDT.P
  
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• Bracken retiring from Lexus, to be succeeded by deputy

  22-05-2018 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  David Christ, who switched from the Toyota Division to Lexus at the start of this year, will succeed his boss, Jeff Bracken, who is retiring as head of Lexus' United States operations after 40 years with Toyota.
  
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• Uber pulls up in Japan with taxi-hailing service

  22-05-2018 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber plans to launch its first taxi-hailing pilot service in Japan that will connect passengers to other taxi providers, as it seeks to expand in the country where the firm has been blocked from setting up its own fleet of drivers.
  
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• Ousted Ford exec Raj Nair lands at firm that builds Ford GT

  22-05-2018 18:58
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Ford,RacingRaj Nair, the former president of Ford North America who left the company earlier this year following an internal investigation into "inappropriate behavior," has a new gig as a top executive at the Canadian auto supplier that builds the Ford GT.Continue reading Ousted Ford exec Raj Nair lands at firm that builds Ford GT Ousted Ford exec Raj Nair lands at firm that builds Ford GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 May 2018 12:58:00 EDT.Pleas
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 sedan brings straight-six power to the traditional sedan

  22-05-2018 18:38
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe final piece of the inline-6-powered, midsize Mercedes-AMG lineup has been added: the 2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 sedan that will use the same 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six as the CLS53, and E53 coupe and cabrio. Producing the same 429 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, it features the same 48-volt ultra-mild hybrid assist combined with a starter-generator and a small electrically-driven compressor in the intake tract to help reduce turbo
  
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• Performance, not size, will determine 2.7-liter I-4's success in Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra

  22-05-2018 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  If consumers embrace General Motors' four-cylinder engine in the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, GM will have Ford to thank.
  
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• When Android Automotive goes in the dash, Google wins — and automakers lose data

  22-05-2018 18:30
  
  Filed under:Audi,BMW,Mercedes-Benz,Volkswagen,Volvo,Emerging Technologies,Gadgets,Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyNot Android Auto — Android Automotive, the OS starting with Audi, VolvoContinue reading When Android Automotive goes in the dash, Google wins — and automakers lose data When Android Automotive goes in the dash, Google wins — and automakers lose data originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 May 2018 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink&nb
  
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• Renault-Nissan-MMC venture fund makes six investments

  22-05-2018 18:17
  The new Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance venture capital fund has agreed five investments in four months totalling US$50m and will present another to its supervisory board next week, the fund's head has said.
  
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• Mexican truckers travel in fear as highway robberies bleed economy

  22-05-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Safety,Truck,Commercial VehiclesGlancing constantly at his rear view mirror, truck driver "El Flaco" journeys the highways of Mexico haunted by the memory of when he was kidnapped with his security detail by bandits disguised as police officers two years ago.Continue reading Mexican truckers travel in fear as highway robberies bleed economy Mexican truckers travel in fear as highway robberies bleed economy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 May 2018 12:1
  
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• Taiwan's Yageo to buy U.S. electronic components firm for $740 million

  22-05-2018 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Taiwan's Yageo said it would buy Pulse Electronics for $740 million, marking its biggest deal ever as it looks to expand in the United States and Europe.
  
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• Subaru XV: The safest choice for families (sponsored)

  22-05-2018 17:02
  
  2018-05-25 09:00
  See why the super-safe Subaru XV is the ideal car for familiesThe SUV crossover is the ideal vehicle for life in town, mixing an elevated driving position and great styling with hatchback practicality. But you shouldn’t have to scrimp on safety, capability or reliability to get the body style you want – and with the Subaru XV, you don’t have to.
  Lucy and Chris had safety at the top of their list when they chose the XV as their family car. With daughter Millie o
  
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• UK facing shortfall of electric car charging points

  22-05-2018 16:50
  
  Jake Weaver2018-05-22 15:50
  83,500 new electric charging points are needed as study predicts one million EVs will hit UK roads by 2020The UK needs a six-fold rise in electric vehicle charging points by 2020 if it wants to keep up with electric car demand, a new study has found.
  The report, carried out by data company Emu Analytics, found that there is a significant shortfall in the amount of electric charging points across Britain.
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• How to choose the best toddler car seat 2021: 10 of the best from £50 to £250

  22-05-2018 16:45
  If you have a child and own a car, it stands to reason that you’re going to need a child car seat. There are many different options covering various ages and weights of children, but in this article we’re focusing on the best toddler car seats for when your little bundle of joy is a little older.
  There are many different toddler car seats on the market at the moment with most manufacturers even offering more than one product in this sector, but to help we’ve narrowed them down
  
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• Martinrea opens tech center in Michigan, moves jobs from Toronto

  22-05-2018 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canadian auto supplier Martinrea launched its $26 million technical center in suburban Detroit last week. CEO Pat D'Eramo says one challenge is finding enough engineering talent for the facility.
  
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• Volvo to offer test drives via Amazon Prime

  22-05-2018 16:28
  
  Jake Weaver2018-05-23 00:01
  Volvo has joined forces with delivery service Amazon Prime to offer test drives of the Volvo V40 this summerVolvo has announced a new initiative with Amazon Prime to offer test drives of its V40 hatchback across the UK.
  Prime Now is a new initiative and can be accessed via www.amazon.co.uk/volvo. Amazon customers will need to enter their postcode and pick an available time slot, before having the car delivered to their home or workplace.
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• China slashes auto import tariffs in boost to German automakers, Tesla

  22-05-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalChina will steeply cut import tariffs for automobiles and car parts, opening up greater access to the world's largest auto market amid an easing of trade tensions with the United States.Continue reading China slashes auto import tariffs in boost to German automakers, Tesla China slashes auto import tariffs in boost to German automakers, Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 May 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | 
  
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• Gloomy outlook on EU/US trade deal

  22-05-2018 15:31
  Europe's proposals to open its markets wider to US products - including cars - appear not to have persuaded Washington to lift the threat of import tariffs on EU steel and aluminium, the bloc's trade chief has said.
  
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• One-off Koenigsegg Agera RS Gryphon supercar crashes again

  22-05-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:SupercarsAlmost exactly a year after a rare $1.5 million-plus Koenigsegg Agera RS crashed during testing in Sweden, it's happened again. To the same, repaired supercar.Continue reading One-off Koenigsegg Agera RS Gryphon supercar crashes again One-off Koenigsegg Agera RS Gryphon supercar crashes again originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 May 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla's Musk admits Model 3 brake problem

  22-05-2018 15:26
  Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has admitted there was a braking issue with the Model 3 sedan, pointed out by Consumer Reports, and said it could be fixed with a firmware update that the electric car maker will be rolling out in a few days.
  
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• Russia, Japan, Turkey warn of tariff retaliation against U.S.

  22-05-2018 15:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japan, Russia and Turkey have warned the United States about potential retaliation for its tariffs on steel and aluminum, the World Trade Organization said on Tuesday, bringing the total U.S. tariff bill to around $3.5 billion annually.
  
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• 2018 Nissan GT-R and 370Z Quick Spin Review | Nearing retirement age

  22-05-2018 15:25
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Quick Spins,Coupe,PerformanceWith a smooth ride and good power, the Z feels good around town, but flog it in the hills and its age starts to show. The six-speed is geared perfectly, and there's plenty of bottom-end torque, but the motor is buzzy over 4,500 rpm, and the softly sprung suspension gets floppy when you're pushing hard. Overall grip is disappointing.Continue reading 2018 Nissan GT-R and 370Z Quick Spin Review | Nearing retirement age 2018 Nissan GT-R and 370Z Quick
  
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• EU hunts for ways to avoid U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs

  22-05-2018 15:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  The European Union scrambled to come up with a strategy to avoid American tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, signaling a readiness to accept American import quotas and to slash some EU duties in return for a permanent waiver.
  
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• Workhorse begins HorseFly autonomous drone package deliveries

  22-05-2018 15:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Misc. Automakers,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,SpecialtyLast year, we saw Workhorse Group demonstrate its Horsefly for the first time. The Horsefly is an autonomous drone that launches from the roof of a delivery truck to take a package to its final destination. At the time, it seemed like implementation would be a long way off, but last week, Workhorse announced the its Horsefly has begun delivering packages as part of an FAA-approved pilot trial in Loveland
  
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• KYB is riding high on active suspension technologies

  22-05-2018 15:05
  Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with Tier 1 component suppliers, we spoke to Mike Howarth, Vice President, KYB Europe about recent damper innovations, active suspension systems and the European market for shock absorbers.
  
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• China to cut import duty on cars

  22-05-2018 14:59
  China is to cut its import duty on passenger cars to 15% from 25%, effective from 1 July.
  
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• Tesla's Musk admits Model 3 braking issue, promises fix

  22-05-2018 14:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted there was a braking issue with the Model 3 sedan, pointed out by Consumer Reports, and said it can be fixed with a firmware update.
  
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• Elon Musk admits Tesla Model 3 has a braking issue, promises fix

  22-05-2018 14:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,ElectricContinue reading Elon Musk admits Tesla Model 3 has a braking issue, promises fix Elon Musk admits Tesla Model 3 has a braking issue, promises fix originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 May 2018 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BP invests in tech to charge cars as quickly as filling fuel tank

  22-05-2018 14:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  BP agreed to invest $20 million in a developer of ultrafast charging for batteries, a technology the oil company believes is key for accelerating the adoption of EVs.
  
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• Volvo UK links with Amazon for test drive bookings

  22-05-2018 14:02
  Potential buyers in the UK can now book test drives through Amazon thanks to a collaboration between Prime Now, the online retailer's ultra-fast delivery service and Volvo Car UK.
  
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• Fear of autonomous cars rises after high-profile fatalities, AAA survey finds

  22-05-2018 14:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Consumer trust in self-driving cars has plummeted following high-profile roadway fatalities, with almost three-quarters of Americans now saying they are too afraid to ride in an autonomous vehicle.
  
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• Ford confirms 2nd vehicle for Romania plant

  22-05-2018 13:46
  Ford has confirmed it is investing up to EUR200m and adding an additional 1,500 jobs to manufacture a second vehicle at its Craiova Assembly Plant, in Romania.
  
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• DS 7 Crossback Ultra Prestige petrol review

  22-05-2018 13:40
  
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  Petrol power makes the DS 7 a smooth cruiser on the motorway, but it still lacks the talent offered by the class leadersThe DS 7 Crossback has received a mixed reception since arriving as the upmarket brand’s hopeful breadwinner last year. As the firm’s first standalone model, it appears with quite an extensive brief. Not only tasked with leading DS away from Citroen, but spearheading what will be a charge of six all-new mo
  
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• China cuts import duty to 15% in boost for BMW, Tesla, Mercedes, Porsche

  22-05-2018 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  China will cut the import duty on passenger cars to 15 percent from the current 25 percent, in a boost to foreign automakers, just as the immediate threat of a trade war with the United States recedes.
  
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• BMW, Toyota, Ford at odds with S. Africa over production boost plan

  22-05-2018 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW, Toyota and Ford are at odds with South Africa over its plans for them to more than double output and double their work forces in return for tax breaks.
  
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• Alpine A110 vs Audi TT RS vs Porsche 718 Cayman

  22-05-2018 12:53
  
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  As Alpine returns with A110 sports car, we see if it’s a match for the Porsche 718 Cayman and Audi TT RSYou might be wondering what a small French-registered sports car with an unfamiliar badge on its nose is doing lined up against two firmly established German sports models.For readers with a longer memory, though, this is an exciting moment: far from being a new manufacturer hoping to take on two of the greats, Alpine is a name with a history of motorsport victories and
  
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• HERE and partners form alliance to develop global HD mapping system for AVs

  22-05-2018 12:35
  HERE Technologies and a group of partner companies have formed an alliance for a global mapping system that HERE says will underpin the safe use of autonomous vehicles (AVs).
  
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• Aston Martin reports GBP2.8m profit in Q1

  22-05-2018 12:28
  Aston Martin Holdings has stayed in the black and reported a 3% rise in first-quarter adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) to GBP43.7m (US$58.6m), representing an EBITDA margin of 24% on revenues of GBP185.4m.
  
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• VW gets caught by Polo rear seatbelt buckles

  22-05-2018 12:15
  Volkswagen is in the midst of a recall campaign for all new Polos (ours come from South Africa) after discovering a problem with rear seat belt buckles.
  
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• New Lexus NX 300h Sport trim revealed

  22-05-2018 12:12
  
  Jake Weaver2018-05-22 11:10
  Racier new Lexus NX 300h Sport unveiled, priced from £36,500 and due on sale next monthLexus has introduced a new Sport spec for its NX 300h SUV, featuring mild styling tweaks and an exclusive interior. Prices will start from £36,500 when it goes on sale in June.
  The new Sport version is the first new variant of the hybrid crossover since its introduction in 2015, and follows the same pattern as seen with the RX 450h Sport SUV and IS 300h Sport saloon.&bul
  
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• VW opens new tech campus in Israel

  22-05-2018 11:49
  Volkswagen Group has officially opened a campus in Tel Aviv named Konnect to provide local partners and start-ups direct access to the group and its many brands. It will support business collaborations within the highly innovative tech scene in Israel as well as support in mentoring and consulting.
  
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• Thai sales rise 25% in April

  22-05-2018 11:34
  Thailand's new vehicle market continued to expand strongly in April, with sales rising by 25.2% to 79,206 units from 63,267 units in the same month of last year, according to data released by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
  
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• Indonesia sales rise 14% in April

  22-05-2018 11:30
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia drifted lower in April, with deliveries to dealers declining by just under 14.1% to 102,256 units from 89,590 units in the same month of last year, according to data compiled by industry association Gaikindo.
  
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• All-electric DS 3 Crossback set for the Paris Motor Show

  22-05-2018 09:45
  
  James Brodie2018-05-22 09:05
  DS will be raising its EV game in Paris with an all-electric DS 3 Crossback SUVDS will reveal an all-electric supermini-sized car at the Paris Motor Show in September. Possiby called the DS 3 Crossback, it will be the first car within the PSA group to use the new e-CMP platform technology.
  The new car will play a starring role in DS' electrification strategy, which will see the young french premium brand exclusively sell plug-in hybrid and full electric cars fro
  
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• Aston Martin DBS Superleggera: A lighter, more powerful Vanquish successor

  22-05-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Aston Martin Vanquish, the marque's muscular super-GT, is riding off into the sunset, but fear not: Its replacement will be here shortly.
  
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• Americans are even more wary of autonomous cars now

  22-05-2018 06:01
  
  Filed under:Emerging Technologies,AutonomousIn the wake of recent autonomous vehicle crashes including an Uber fully autonomous test car killing a woman pushing a bike, and a semi-autonomous Tesla Model X hitting a concrete divider, AAA conducted another study of the public's perception of such cars. It's a follow-up to a study conducted at the end of the past two years. According to the study, Americans distrust autonomous vehicles more than they did at the end of 2017.Continue reading American
  
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• U.S. Senate panel delays vote to approve NHTSA chief

  22-05-2018 01:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee delayed a vote on President Trump's nominee to be the top auto safety regulator in the face of opposition among Democrats over planned changes to vehicle emissions rules.
  
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• Automakers to White House: Climate change is real

  22-05-2018 01:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers urged the White House to cooperate with California officials in a coming rewrite of light-vehicle fuel efficiency standards, saying "climate change is real."
  
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