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• Daimler adds 2 electric truck models in race with Tesla, VW

  06-06-2018 23:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Daimler's truck unit introduced two battery-powered models for the United States, bolstering its bid to fend off Tesla, Volvo and Volkswagen AG in the race to electrify big rigs.
  
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• These are the most expensive new cars in America to insure

  06-06-2018 23:45
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,First Drives,Coupe,PerformanceThere are a lot more costs to consider than just the monthly payment of a new car. Here are the top five most expensive new cars to insure in America for 2018.Continue reading These are the most expensive new cars in America to insure These are the most expensive new cars in America to insure originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Commen
  
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• Tesla says Model 3 is best-selling midsize premium sedan in America

  06-06-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Audi,BMW,Lexus,Mercedes-Benz,Tesla,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryAnd yeah, it's probably true.Continue reading Tesla says Model 3 is best-selling midsize premium sedan in America Tesla says Model 3 is best-selling midsize premium sedan in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes A 180 d 2018 review

  06-06-2018 22:15
  
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  Packed full of tech and a gorgeous interior, we try the new Mercedes A-Class in its entry-level diesel formThe Mercedes A-Class has come a long way in 21 years. Starting life as a clever – albeit dowdy – mini MPV. The latest fourth generation model, however, cuts a sharp, aggressive figure that Mercedes hopes will entice younger buyers to the brand.
  We drove the latest car in Europe earlier this year, but this is our firs
  
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• Hyundai, Xevo partner on in-vehicle payment concept

  06-06-2018 22:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai customers will soon be able to pay for goods and services such as gasoline, food and parking spots through new technology developments and in-car purchasing options.
  
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• Musk's Tesla injury claim left work-safety experts wanting more

  06-06-2018 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla should release more information than Elon Musk gave shareholders to set the record straight on the electric-car maker's work-safety record, according to former occupational health officials.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup truck spy shots reveal top and lighting details

  06-06-2018 21:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,Truck,Off-RoadThe top is definitely removable.Continue reading Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup truck spy shots reveal top and lighting details Jeep Wrangler Scrambler pickup truck spy shots reveal top and lighting details originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Volvo V60 First Drive Review | The wagon is ace

  06-06-2018 20:29
  
  Filed under:Volvo,First Drives,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceVolvo doubles down on wagons, and this one's a winnerContinue reading 2019 Volvo V60 First Drive Review | The wagon is ace 2019 Volvo V60 First Drive Review | The wagon is ace originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:29:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Michigan Mobility Challenge to address gaps in transportation services

  06-06-2018 20:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Michigan-based projects that demonstrate innovative, technology-driven transportation solutions for mobility challenges soon could receive a financial boost through the state.
  
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• GM's Ammann leaves Lyft board, names his replacement

  06-06-2018 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM President Dan Ammann is stepping down from the board of directors at Lyft, the ride-hailing company said. The announcement is the latest sign that GM and Lyft haven't become close allies.
  
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• California seeks meeting with Trump administration on auto mileage revamp

  06-06-2018 19:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  California air regulators want to meet with the Trump administration over plans to ease federal auto efficiency standards, saying that efforts to undermine the state's authority would be illegal.
  
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• Car salesman sues former boss over abusive behavior, purple nurples

  06-06-2018 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  An AutoNation dealership in Texas has found itself at the center of a defamation lawsuit from one of its car salesmen who is alleging that management brushed aside his former boss' abusive behavior.
  
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• GMC adds stylish new Elevation model to 2019 Sierra lineup

  06-06-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:GMC,TruckTwo engine options, plus a turbo-diesel coming in 2019.Continue reading GMC adds stylish new Elevation model to 2019 Sierra lineup GMC adds stylish new Elevation model to 2019 Sierra lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Nissan NV300 and NV200 campervan range includes an EV

  06-06-2018 18:52
  
  James Wilson2018-06-06 17:50
  Nissan announces a range of campervans, including an e-NV200 electric model, at the 2018 Madrid Motor ShowNissan has taken the covers off a new in-house campervan range at the 2018 Madrid Motor Show. The campers, which are currently exclusively for the Spanish market, are based on Nissan’s NV300 and NV200 vans with an all-electric e-NV200 version included in the line-up.
  While there has yet to be any confirmation on pricing, the standard e-NV200 van starts at a
  
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• 2018 GMC Sierra Denali can help you tow without breaking a sweat

  06-06-2018 18:30
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Ownership,GMC,Driving,Technology,TruckTech features have made trailering a breeze, even if you're a noobContinue reading 2018 GMC Sierra Denali can help you tow without breaking a sweat 2018 GMC Sierra Denali can help you tow without breaking a sweat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Credit unions urged to begin leasing

  06-06-2018 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  If credit unions want to finance vehicles for ride-sharing or subscription services someday, they are being urged to start leasing now.
  
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• VW reinstates lobbyist, exonerating him over monkey testing

  06-06-2018 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW said it has reinstated its former chief lobbyist after an internal investigation into his role in tests that exposed monkeys and humans to toxic diesel fumes found no evidence of wrongdoing.
  
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• New “impossible to cheat” emissions rating system launches

  06-06-2018 18:08
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-06-06 17:30
  TRUE initiative system shines light beam through exhaust gases to realistically determine nitrogen oxide emissionsA new emissions measurement system that accurately measures and tracks real-world exhaust emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) has compiled emission records from 750,000 vehicles in Europe over the last decade.
  Researchers from the FIA Foundation and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) have now released their findings from the last dec
  
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• Suppliers could be left 'on technology island' if U.S. rolls back fuel standards

  06-06-2018 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Auto suppliers are in danger of being left on a 'technology island' if the United States rolls back fuel economy standards, making it tougher for them to become global suppliers.
  
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• SUV sales rise defies Australian market dip

  06-06-2018 17:31
  Sales of sport utility vehicles defied the overall market trend in Australia last month with three of the four SUV segments recording gains during May 2018 compared with the same month the previous year.
  
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• Subaru board approves CEO step-down

  06-06-2018 17:31
  Subaru's board has approved the replacement of CEO Yasuyuki Yoshinaga with Tomomi Nakamura in the wake of an inspections scandal and compliance failings that have hit the company in Japan.
  
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• GM will expand Super Cruise to entire U.S. lineup after 2020

  06-06-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,GM,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousIt's not just for Cadillac anymore.Continue reading GM will expand Super Cruise to entire U.S. lineup after 2020 GM will expand Super Cruise to entire U.S. lineup after 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan NV300 and e-NV200 camper vans debut at Madrid Motor Show

  06-06-2018 17:14
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Nissan,Minivan/VanYou can actually order these from a dealer, at least in Spain.Continue reading Nissan NV300 and e-NV200 camper vans debut at Madrid Motor Show Nissan NV300 and e-NV200 camper vans debut at Madrid Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 11:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan and Arctic Trucks create a sweet Navara pickup you can buy, if you live in Europe

  06-06-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Truck,Off-Road'Tis a bummer we can't get it in America.Continue reading Nissan and Arctic Trucks create a sweet Navara pickup you can buy, if you live in Europe Nissan and Arctic Trucks create a sweet Navara pickup you can buy, if you live in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MINI Cooper vs SEAT Ibiza

  06-06-2018 16:39
  
  2018-06-06 15:50
  Revised MINI Cooper five-door meets the sporty SEAT Ibiza in a premium supermini showdownSuperminis are hugely popular in the UK. It’s never a surprise to see one top the new car sales charts every month, with more featuring across the rest of the table.
  It’s not just cheap and cheerful models buyers love. Premium small cars are closing the gap thanks to affordable finance deals, and the MINI is a stand-out example.
  Keen to continue this trend, the firm has launched
  
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• VW will shut down production at main German plant in switch to WLTP emissions testing

  06-06-2018 16:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW plans to shut down production at its Wolfsburg, Germany, factory during September due to the switch to WLTP emissions-testing standards.
  
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• Tesla to build Golf rival within five years

  06-06-2018 16:22
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-06-06 15:47
  Elon Musk tells shareholder meeting Tesla will build “compact car” in less than five yearsTesla has plans to build a rival to the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra within five years.
  Responding to a question about compact [Golf size] and sub-compact [Fiesta size] cars, Musk told the Tesla shareholders’ conference: “I think we’ll do a compact car in less than five years.”
  While no more details were offered, Musk used
  
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• Tesla Model Y crossover reveal date set; Musk mentions a compact car

  06-06-2018 16:10
  
  Filed under:GreenMarch 15 reveal date will be followed by 2020 production.Continue reading Tesla Model Y crossover reveal date set; Musk mentions a compact car Tesla Model Y crossover reveal date set; Musk mentions a compact car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren teases potential 570LT with up to 600bhp likely

  06-06-2018 16:07
  
  James Brodie2018-06-06 15:15
  A new McLaren is on the way, and it looks set to be a track-biased Sports Series additionMcLaren has confirmed that it has an all-new production model up its sleeve, teasing its next creation with a preview image and video clip released across the firm’s social media platforms.
  The single teaser image is a glimpse of the new car’s rear end, with the taillight strongly indicating that this is a new member of the 570 line-up to slot in alongside coupe, conv
  
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• GM to expand Super Cruise system throughout Cadillac, other brands

  06-06-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors will eventually expand its Super Cruise semiautonomous highway driving system found in Cadillac models to all of GM's vehicles in the U.S., product chief Mark Reuss said.
  
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• Watch the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak take a practice mountain run

  06-06-2018 15:55
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Volkswagen,Electric,Racing'You have so much power, it's unbelievable.'Continue reading Watch the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak take a practice mountain run Watch the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak take a practice mountain run originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New McLaren coming, looks like a high-performance 570S

  06-06-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsIt sounds mean in the teaser trailer.Continue reading New McLaren coming, looks like a high-performance 570S New McLaren coming, looks like a high-performance 570S originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EV-only decision is right one for Smart despite possible lost sales, CEO says

  06-06-2018 15:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Smart chief Annette Winkler defended a decision to phase out the brand's combustion-engine models, even though she expects the marque will lose sales initially during the transition to an all-electric brand.
  
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• Promotions boost New Zealand May sales

  06-06-2018 15:19
  New vehicle registrations in New Zealand in May 2018 rose 7.9% year on year to 14,169 units.
  
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• Audi Q8 comes with 48V mild hybrid tech

  06-06-2018 14:49
  The new Audi Q8 is fitted with mild hybrid technology that integrates a lithium-ion battery and a belt alternator starter (BAS) into a 48-volt primary electrical system.
  
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• 2019 Jeep Renegade revealed with a more mature, aggressive look

  06-06-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Jeep,Crossover,SUV,BudgetIt will come with three- and four-cylinder engines in Europe.Continue reading 2019 Jeep Renegade revealed with a more mature, aggressive look 2019 Jeep Renegade revealed with a more mature, aggressive look originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lear appoints chief technology officer

  06-06-2018 14:44
  Seating and electrical Tier 1 supplier Lear has named John Absmeier chief technology officer in charge of technology and innovation.
  
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• Acura RDX ad camapign rocks out for NBA finals

  06-06-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Acura is introducing the redesigned 2019 RDX crossover with an energetic TV spot, "Launch," during the NBA Finals.
  
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• California, carmakers 'in agreement' on emissions standards

  06-06-2018 13:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  California and the auto industry mostly agree that the state should maintain a role in setting emissions standards despite Trump administration efforts to curb its authority, according to the head of the California Air Resources Board.
  
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• FAW-VW continues growth with new Qingdao plant

  06-06-2018 13:03
  FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Company opened a new vehicle assembly plant in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province, this week as the joint venture looks to strengthen its position in China.
  
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• Aisin Seiki takes control of Philippine gearbox unit

  06-06-2018 13:03
  Japan's Aisin Seiki has taken control of Toyota AutoParts Philippines, a joint venture with its affiliated carmaker Toyota Motor that makes automotive transmissions and related parts.
  
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• Aston Martin CEO fears for mass-market auto brands

  06-06-2018 12:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  The increasing commoditization of cars will force mass-market manufacturers to change their business models or face extinction, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer said.
  
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• Contract assembler Valmet Automotive names new CEO

  06-06-2018 12:34
  Valmet Automotive named Olaf Bongwald, 51, CEO, effective 15 July 2018.
  
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• BMW contracts redesigned Z4 build to Magna Steyr

  06-06-2018 12:30
  Magna Steyr said it had been contracted to build BMW's redesigned Z4 sportscar at its Graz, Austria, factory.
  
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• Japanese collaborate on electric transmission R&D

  06-06-2018 12:26
  The Japanese automotive industry is pooling resources for the development of advanced powertrain technologies, according to the Nikkei Asian Review.
  
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• Accenture launches 'innovation hub' in Detroit

  06-06-2018 12:00
  Management consulting firm Accenture has launched an 'innovation hub' in metro Detroit, which is designed to help companies in the automotive, industrial equipment, technology, energy and utilities industries address the shift to digital products and services.
  
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• Mercedes launches subscription service in US

  06-06-2018 11:35
  Mercedes-Benz has launched a subscription service for its cars in the US. For an entry price of just over US$1,000 a month, 'Mercedes-Benz Collection' is designed for 'those drivers who prefer the variety and convenience of a subscription service'.
  
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• “Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"

  06-06-2018 11:34
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-06-06 10:43
  Using the impressive Jaguar I-Pace as a foundation, the British marque can become a industry leader in EVs, thinks Jonathan BurnJaguar’s new I-Pace has been four-and-a-half years in the making and, as you’ll read in our review (link further down the page), it’s certainly been worth waiting for. 
  The electric SUV is the birthchild of Dr. Wolfgang Ziebart, JLR’s technical design director. After 23 years at BMW, and playing a role in t
  
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• Automotive supplier's shares crash after profit warning ... - The Business Desk

  06-06-2018 09:12 via thebusinessdesk.com
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  Automotive supplier Autins Group has issued a profits warning, sending its share price to an all-time low. The Rugby-based manufacturer, which floated on the ...and more »
  
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• Mazda shows off CX-9

  06-06-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the latest new video to join our viral video charts, Mazda gives a tour of the CX-9 crossover.
  
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