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• Apple CarPlay gaining Google Maps, Waze capability

  04-06-2018 23:50
  
  Filed under:Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyHuzzah! You'll no longer need to watch your iPhone in the cupholder.Continue reading Apple CarPlay gaining Google Maps, Waze capability Apple CarPlay gaining Google Maps, Waze capability originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Deep discounts — $12K, $13K, $16K — are fueling a pickup price war

  04-06-2018 23:20
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Marketing/Advertising,Chevrolet,Ford,GMC,RAM,TruckFord, GM and Ram are all throwing down.Continue reading Deep discounts — $12K, $13K, $16K — are fueling a pickup price war Deep discounts — $12K, $13K, $16K — are fueling a pickup price war originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driverless shuttles launch in Mich. after construction delay

  04-06-2018 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Driverless shuttles started operating at the University of Michigan's north campus after unexpected construction delayed launch by a few months.
  
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• Surf on a golf course with this electric skateboard

  04-06-2018 22:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Weird Car News,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoGolfBoard eliminates the game's "good walk spoiled" factor.Continue reading Surf on a golf course with this electric skateboard Surf on a golf course with this electric skateboard originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AutoNation, other dealers donate to Parkland, Fla., victims' fund

  04-06-2018 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  AutoNation has donated $250,000 to a fund that provides relief and financial support to the victims and families of the Parkland high school shooting.
  
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• Tesla has reportedly refunded almost a quarter of Model 3 reservations

  04-06-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricIt's refunding twice as many deposits as it's taking in, according to Second Measure.Continue reading Tesla has reportedly refunded almost a quarter of Model 3 reservations Tesla has reportedly refunded almost a quarter of Model 3 reservations originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Nissan Kicks Color Studio lets you customize like crazy

  04-06-2018 22:12
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Crossover,Hatchback,BudgetOh yes, you can have something that looks like this. Congrats?Continue reading 2018 Nissan Kicks Color Studio lets you customize like crazy 2018 Nissan Kicks Color Studio lets you customize like crazy originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:12:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1985 Ford Bronco II, Rocky Mountain High Sawzall Pickup Edition

  04-06-2018 20:59
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Automotive HistoryEvery last bit of use was squeezed out of this Bronco II.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1985 Ford Bronco II, Rocky Mountain High Sawzall Pickup Edition Junkyard Gem: 1985 Ford Bronco II, Rocky Mountain High Sawzall Pickup Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat 500 Lego Ideas kit is super cool and close to production

  04-06-2018 20:29
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Fiat,Hatchback,ClassicsIt has been updated since the last time we saw it.Continue reading Fiat 500 Lego Ideas kit is super cool and close to production Fiat 500 Lego Ideas kit is super cool and close to production originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Lexus RX L 2018 review

  04-06-2018 20:21
  
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  Image 1 of 21 4 Jun, 2018 7:15pmJames Brodie
  The Lexus RX hybrid SUV gets seven seats in RX L form but is it enough to put it on terms with the class best? Lexus says that since launch in 1998, the RX has sold more than 2.7 million units worldwide across its four generations. Like many premium carmakers, it has it’s luxury SUV to thank for providing the sales to bankroll the cars enthusiasts crave, such as the iconic LF-A and the new LC coupe.
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• New Porsche Macan 2018 prototype review

  04-06-2018 19:51
  
  5 Jun, 2018 (All day)Tomas Hirschberger
  With the Porsche Macan no longer harbouring diesel power, we test a pre-production model in 3.0-litre V6 petrol formSince the Porsche Macan arrived four years ago it has been the standout commercial success of the German firm’s line-up - over 300,000 examples have been sold globally since 2014.
  Yet a few months back the SUV – or Porsche, to be more specific – ran into a spot of trouble: diesel-powered Macan S variants were recalled and th
  
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• Tesla has refunded almost a quarter of Model 3 reservation holders

  04-06-2018 19:48
  
  Filed under:Tesla,Sedan,ElectricIt's refunding twice as many deposits as it's taking in, according to Second Measure.Continue reading Tesla has refunded almost a quarter of Model 3 reservation holders Tesla has refunded almost a quarter of Model 3 reservation holders originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Series.Gray revealed, look a bit blue

  04-06-2018 19:20
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Sedan,Performance750 will be WRX, 250 will be WRX STI.Continue reading 2019 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Series.Gray revealed, look a bit blue 2019 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Series.Gray revealed, look a bit blue originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• IAC names new president and interim CEO

  04-06-2018 18:48
  International Automotive Components Group (IAC) has named Natale (Nat) Rea president and interim chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Robert (Steve) Miller is retiring after three years as president and CEO.
  
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• Chrysler and Fiat are not going away, though the strategy is shifting

  04-06-2018 18:47
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Chrysler,Fiat,Crossover,Minivan/VanRumors that Chrysler might be killed off were wholly false.Continue reading Chrysler and Fiat are not going away, though the strategy is shifting Chrysler and Fiat are not going away, though the strategy is shifting originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi builds 5m vehicles in Thailand

  04-06-2018 18:24
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's Thai unit, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) (MMTh) has now built 5m vehicles at its Laem Chabang factory. The milestone vehicle is a Pajero Sport.
  
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• Land Rover takes autonomous car tech off-road

  04-06-2018 18:12
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-06-04 17:12
  Land Rover to develop Level 4 and 5 self-driving tech to be used for off-roading Land Rover has pumped £3.7 million into a project that will see autonomous driving technology developed for off-road use. 
  The British firm wants its autonomous vehicles to be the most capable on the market and able to tackle the widest range of terrains including off-road. Vehicles such as the Discovery and Discovery Sport will eventually be fitted with Level 4 and Level 5 a
  
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• Skoda Sunroq concept revealed as Karoq roadster

  04-06-2018 17:27
  
  Joe Holding2018-06-04 16:25
  Annual Azubi Car project produces roofless Skoda Karoq SUV, as student creators opt for Sunroq nameSkoda has revealed the latest creation to be borne from its annual Azubi Car project, unveiling a roofless Karoq SUV called the Skoda Sunroq.
  23 students from seven different professions teamed up over a period of eight months to develop and construct the car at Skoda’s trade school in the Czech city of Mlada Boleslav.
  • Bulletproof Skoda Superb launched
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• Skoda Sunroq concept marks Azubi Car project’s fifth year

  04-06-2018 17:27
  
  Joe Holding2018-06-06 21:30
  Students produce roofless Karoq SUV for annual Azubi Car project, opting for Skoda Sunroq nameSkoda has pulled the covers off the latest creation to emerge from its annual Azubi Car project, unveiling a roofless Karoq SUV called the Skoda Sunroq.
  23 students from seven different professions teamed up over a period of eight months to develop and construct the car at Skoda’s vocational school in the Czech city of Mlada Boleslav.
  • Bulletproof Skoda Superb lau
  
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• One-off Skoda Sunroq: review and specs of convertible SUV

  04-06-2018 17:27
  
  Joe Holding2018-06-07 17:00
  Students build roofless Skoda Sunroq concept based on Karoq SUV, and we’ve driven it...Skoda has pulled the covers off the latest creation to emerge from its annual Azubi Car project, unveiling a roofless Karoq SUV called the Skoda Sunroq.
  23 students from seven different professions teamed up over a period of eight months to develop and construct the car at Skoda’s vocational school in the Czech city of Mlada Boleslav.
  • Bulletproof Skoda Superb laun
  
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• Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales abruptly quits

  04-06-2018 17:20
  
  Filed under:Lotus,Luxury,PerformanceHe'll be replaced by Feng Qingfeng, a vice president and CTO at parent Geely.Continue reading Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales abruptly quits Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales abruptly quits originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Feng Qingfeng succeeds Gales as Lotus CEO

  04-06-2018 16:35
  Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has announced that Feng Qingfeng, vice president and chief technical officer of Geely Auto Group, has been appointed to succeed Jean-Marc Gales as chief executive officer of Group Lotus effective immediately.
  
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• 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO sells for $70 million

  04-06-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Coupe,Classics,PerformancePrivate sale was at nearly double the last auction price for one of these.Continue reading 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO sells for $70 million 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO sells for $70 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Behind the scenes with NASCAR driver Joey Logano

  04-06-2018 15:59
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Videos,Ford,Performance,Original VideoAutoblog catches up with the stock-car ace.Continue reading Behind the scenes with NASCAR driver Joey Logano Behind the scenes with NASCAR driver Joey Logano originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best online route planners 2022 - pictures

  04-06-2018 15:45
  Pictures of the best online route planners
  
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• 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Quick Spin Review | Special XF no more

  04-06-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Quick Spins,Wagon,LuxuryThe wagon part impresses — the underlying XF bit, not so much.Continue reading 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Quick Spin Review | Special XF no more 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Quick Spin Review | Special XF no more originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk faces challenges to his grip on Tesla at shareholder meeting

  04-06-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryBig investors may be his firewall: 'You either believe in him or you don't'Continue reading Elon Musk faces challenges to his grip on Tesla at shareholder meeting Elon Musk faces challenges to his grip on Tesla at shareholder meeting originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volume still low but JLR sticks with Brazil assembly plant

  04-06-2018 15:04
  Despite production volumes way short of expectations, Jaguar Land Rover has no plans to close its Brazilian assembly plant, a top executive has said.
  
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• 2019 Jeep Renegade teased with taillight photo

  04-06-2018 14:55
  
  Filed under:Jeep,Crossover,SUVIt will be fully revealed on June 6.Continue reading 2019 Jeep Renegade teased with taillight photo 2019 Jeep Renegade teased with taillight photo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 08:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford patent gives lane-splitting motorcyclists a brake

  04-06-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Ford,Emerging Technologies,Gadgets,Technology,Motorcycle,LightweightProposed system uses a car's existing driver-assist sensors.Continue reading Ford patent gives lane-splitting motorcyclists a brake Ford patent gives lane-splitting motorcyclists a brake originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best online route planners 2020 - pictures

  04-06-2018 14:45
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• Britain wants to become a leader in self-driving vehicles

  04-06-2018 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  The British government is awarding $33 million this week to as many as six projects that will research and test autonomous vehicles on highways and on trials of remote-control parking.
  
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• Hyundai considers contract manufacturing to cut costs

  04-06-2018 14:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai conducted due diligence on a contract car manufacturing plant site for possible investment, as the South Korean firm seeks ways to cut costs and conserve capital.
  
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• Elon Musk says Singapore isn't supportive of EVs, when maybe it's just Tesla

  04-06-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryTough place to own any kind of car, but it does have pro-EV policies.Continue reading Elon Musk says Singapore isn't supportive of EVs, when maybe it's just Tesla Elon Musk says Singapore isn't supportive of EVs, when maybe it's just Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Jun 2018 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford's 2-wheel concept gets Chinese electric makeover

  04-06-2018 14:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Engineer Zhu Lingyun believes this two-wheeler, inspired by a Ford concept from 1961, will be on public roads within two years.
  
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• Japan looks to launch autonomous car system in Tokyo by 2020

  04-06-2018 13:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  A self-driving car service could be on Tokyo's public roads in time for the 2020 Olympics as Japan looks to drive investment in new technology to drive economic growth.
  
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• South Korean sales down 1.3% in May

  04-06-2018 13:04
  Domestic sales by South Korea's five largest automakers combined fell by 1.3% to 133,663 vehicles in May from 135,443 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the vehicle manufacturers.
  
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• Thai concerns over Vietnam, US import barriers

  04-06-2018 12:56
  Thailand is calling on Vietnam to improve its customs clearance procedures after cutting import duties on built-up vehicles to zero under the Asean Free Trade Area (AFTA) agreement at the beginning of the year, according to local reports.
  
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• Toyota and Denso to consolidate in electronics

  04-06-2018 12:48
  Toyota and Denso have agreed to 'begin considerations toward consolidating the core electronic component operations of both Toyota and Denso within Denso'. The move comes as the auto industry grapples with challenges in advanced technologies for electrification, connectivity and autonomous drive - which increases the importance of electronic component systems. The aim is to enhance the competitive position of Toyota through the more efficient development and production of electronic components.
  
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• Motorway driving lessons: what to expect

  04-06-2018 11:40
  
  The thought of driving on a motorway can be intimidating for a learner driver but our guide will help boost your knowledge and confidence.
  
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• US light vehicle sales bloom in May

  04-06-2018 11:20
  While April showers may have had little influence, an extra selling day and a holiday weekend definitely helped US light vehicle sales to bloom in May.
  
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• Seeing Machines surges as it unveils fourth automotive OEM contract win - Proactive Investors UK

  04-06-2018 09:15 via proactiveinvestors.co.uk
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  Seeing Machines surges as it unveils fourth automotive OEM contract win
  Proactive Investors UK
  Seeing Machines has leveraged more than 15 years of innovation and industry experience to optimise its market-leading FOVIO driver monitoring engine onto an automotive grade chip. Driver monitoring. Seeing Machines' FOVIO driver monitoring platform ...
  Seeing Machines secures another big automotive programmeLondon South East (blog)all 4 news articles »
  
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• Digital best practice masterclasses for car dealers revealed for Automotive Management Live 2018 - AM

  04-06-2018 07:04 via am-online.com
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  Digital best practice masterclasses for car dealers revealed for Automotive Management Live 2018
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  Car dealers interested in learning how digital technology continues to change motor retail will be in their element at Automotive Management Live 2018. The free automotive retail industry expo at Birmingham NEC will include seven best practice ...
  
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• Volvo North America CEO Anders Gustafsson QandA

  04-06-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The new CEO of North America says new strategies for the XC40 crossover are helping surpass US sales goals.
  
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• U.S. May auto sales get tax reform, SUV boost

  04-06-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Toyota Corolla reverses course to one platform

  04-06-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Toyota Corolla is actually three different cars on three different platforms globally. But that changes with the introduction of a unified world platform starting this summer.
  
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• Next Ford Escape plug-in hybrid photographed

  04-06-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford's best-selling crossover is nearing its first redesign since 2012.
  
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• Mitsubishi's Fred Diaz says car dealers see promise in alliance

  04-06-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  In years past, the company sometimes found it hard to fill open points, Diaz told Automotive News in wide-ranging interview, but now there's competition among prospects for some points.
  
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• Mitsubishi's Diaz looks ahead to brand repair job

  04-06-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fred Diaz said he believes the company will need a more disciplined incentive strategy as well as greater attention to quality.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dietmar Exler QandA

  04-06-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dietmar Exler is excited about the A-class sedan coming this year. The new entry-level model is said to bristle with technology, including a new multimedia system, and is targeted at millennial buyers.
  
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