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• Battery in fatal Tesla crash in Florida reignited twice, NTSB report says

  26-06-2018 23:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Tesla Model S involved in a May 8 fatal high-speed crash in Florida reignited twice after firefighters extinguished a fire in the electric vehicle, the NTSB said.
  
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• Lexus recalls 115,000 U.S. vehicles for risk of fuel leak

  26-06-2018 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota said the recall covers 2006-13 Lexus IS350, 2010-14 Lexus IS350C and 2007-11 Lexus GS350 and GS450h models.
  
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• GM trademarks "AV1" name, could be autonomous take on EV1 electric car

  26-06-2018 23:23
  
  Filed under:GM,Autonomous,FutureWill GM take all of them back and crush them in several years?Continue reading GM trademarks "AV1" name, could be autonomous take on EV1 electric car GM trademarks "AV1" name, could be autonomous take on EV1 electric car originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump says U.S. finishing study on tariffs on EU cars; automakers are opposed

  26-06-2018 21:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Trump said the government was completing a study about increasing import tariffs on cars from the EU and suggested he would take action soon. Automakers warned against such an action.
  
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• BMW 3 Series wagon prototype gives us our best look yet at the new Bimmer

  26-06-2018 21:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceIt's still unmistakably a BMW.Continue reading BMW 3 Series wagon prototype gives us our best look yet at the new Bimmer BMW 3 Series wagon prototype gives us our best look yet at the new Bimmer originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Legendary bike from The Great Escape emerges from hiding

  26-06-2018 21:01
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorcycle,Bikes,Classics,PerformanceTriumph ridden by Steve McQueen to be displayed at Salon Privé.Continue reading Legendary bike from The Great Escape emerges from hiding Legendary bike from The Great Escape emerges from hiding originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Lincoln Nautilus gets higher price with new name, updates

  26-06-2018 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  The midsize Lincoln Nautilus utility will start at $41,335, up slightly from the $40,030 for the current MKX.
  
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• 2017-18 Porsche Panamera recalled in U.S. with stop sale

  26-06-2018 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porsche is issuing a recall and stop sale for 715 of its 2017 and 2018 model year Panameras in the United Statesand Puerto Rico.
  
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• Kia Telluride spy shots reveal crossover's grille

  26-06-2018 20:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Kia,Crossover,SUVIt still looks a lot like the concept, if not an exact replica.Continue reading Kia Telluride spy shots reveal crossover's grille Kia Telluride spy shots reveal crossover's grille originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin revives two iconic names for its new DBS Superleggera

  26-06-2018 19:25
  
  Filed under:Aston Martin,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceThe Vanquish S replacement is a very modern gran turismo offeringContinue reading Aston Martin revives two iconic names for its new DBS Superleggera Aston Martin revives two iconic names for its new DBS Superleggera originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Armored car production hits new record in Mexico thanks to rising crime

  26-06-2018 19:00
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,SpecialtyThere were more than 25,000 murders across Mexico last year.Continue reading Armored car production hits new record in Mexico thanks to rising crime Armored car production hits new record in Mexico thanks to rising crime originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda readies Pilot plug-in hybrid

  26-06-2018 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda is planning a plug-in hybrid version of the Pilot crossover, new images from spy photographers indicate. It will be the fourth electrified vehicle in the Honda lineup after the Accord, Clarity and Insight.
  
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• Mercedes spending EUR600m to expand South African car plant

  26-06-2018 18:44
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Cars said it would produce the next generation C-Class at its East London, South Africa factory which would be expanded at a cost of EUR600m.
  
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• I-Pace marks JLR's emergence as first-rate engineering house

  26-06-2018 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The I-Pace marks JLR's arrival as a first-rate engineering organization.
  
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• Aston Martin cuts weight, adds power for DBS Superleggera flagship

  26-06-2018 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aston Martin is giving the DB11 sports car an extreme high-performance makeover to create a flagship series production car -- the DBS Superleggera.
  
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• May Mobility autonomous electric shuttles start service in Detroit

  26-06-2018 18:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Autonomous,ElectricAnn Arbor startup May Mobility will transport employees of Quicken Loans.Continue reading May Mobility autonomous electric shuttles start service in Detroit May Mobility autonomous electric shuttles start service in Detroit originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ram 1500 Classic will be name for outgoing DS pickup

  26-06-2018 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA is giving a formal name to the outgoing Ram "DS" half-ton pickup: Ram 1500 Classic, and will target it at entry and commercial buyers.
  
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• 2019 Audi Q8 First Drive Review | Style and substance weighed in the balance

  26-06-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Audi,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryComplete with an interior straight out of the future of sci-fi past.Continue reading 2019 Audi Q8 First Drive Review | Style and substance weighed in the balance 2019 Audi Q8 First Drive Review | Style and substance weighed in the balance originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW plans Wolfsburg closure 1-2 days a week for emissions testing

  26-06-2018 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW plans to shut its main factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, for one to two days a week between August and the end of September to deal with problems arising from new engine emissions tests.
  
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• Renault teases new Captur coupe-SUV for Moscow Motor Show

  26-06-2018 17:20
  
  James Brodie2018-06-26 16:30
  Renault to add new C-segment crossover to global line-up, but it probably won't come to the UKRenault has confirmed that it will reveal a new car at the 2018 Moscow Motor Show in August, which is described as a fresh C-segment crossover and a new ‘global model’ for the French firm. 
  Teased in a single shadowy image weeks ahead of its full reveal it’ll likely be a coupe inspired derivative of the Captur, though it’s unlikely to make it to
  
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• How have traffic police cuts hit UK roads? We talk to the experts

  26-06-2018 17:07
  
  Martin Saarinen2018-06-26 16:08
  We investigate the impact of reduced traffic officer numbers on road safety and driving standardsIn 2010, the Home Office under then-Home Secretary, Theresa May, announced it would cut police budgets by 18 per cent across UK forces. The argument at the time was that with falling levels of crime, police constabularies no longer needed more than 144,000 staff. 
  As a result, numbers were gradually reduced as chiefs began to cut back on spending an
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Luxury Sedan

  26-06-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,GM,Automotive History,Sedan,Classics,LuxuryBased on the same platform as the majestic Cadillac DeVille and Buick Electra, the 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was a cushy dreadnaught of a luxury car. This one ends its near-half-century of life in a San Francisco Bay Area self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Luxury Sedan Junkyard Gem: 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Luxury Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:00:0
  
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• Volkswagen mobility unit CEO says self-driving cars core to plan

  26-06-2018 16:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW's fledgling Moia mobility unit is betting on the rise of self-driving cars to deliver on its plan to catch up with ride-hailing leaders like Uber without burning through piles of cash.
  
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• Training the car mechanics of tomorrow

  26-06-2018 16:03
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-06-29 12:43
  We visit an automotive college to meet the trainee mechanics who will keep UK wheels turning for years to come Few of us think twice about garages and the role of the mechanic. Without them, however, our cars would quite literally grind to a halt. 
  But the automotive sector has been undergoing something of a staffing shortfall in recent years, with as many as 5,000 empty roles across the industry, and a 61 per cent drop in apprenticeships since
  
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• Forza Horizon 4 car list leaks online

  26-06-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Toys/GamesIt's not complete, but it's interesting.Continue reading Forza Horizon 4 car list leaks online Forza Horizon 4 car list leaks online originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SMMT calls for government re-think on EU customs union

  26-06-2018 15:58
  Britain's car manufacturers reportedly have urged prime minister Theresa May to rethink her position on the European Union customs union as investment in the country's motor industry has halved this year. 
  
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• Is Volvo's compact SUV a winner?

  26-06-2018 15:49
  I can't believe it's over four years since Volvo stunned us by replacing the ancient-of-days XC90 SUV with one on a new platform, with new electrified 'twin engine' drivetrain (plus the usual petrol and diesel engines) and an interior that made IKEA look cheap and nasty and was more comparable to hand crafted products like Bentley. Only problem was - it's sooooooo big. The follow up, the XC60, again replacing an older (and still desirable) iteration, was more manageable in size but, Olaf, could
  
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• U.S. June auto sales seen up 2.5%, say J.D. Power and LMC

  26-06-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Car Buying,Crossover,SUV,TruckTruck, SUV and crossover sales remain strong.Continue reading U.S. June auto sales seen up 2.5%, say J.D. Power and LMC U.S. June auto sales seen up 2.5%, say J.D. Power and LMC originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rising crime pushes Mexico bulletproof car production to record

  26-06-2018 15:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Historic levels of violent crime in Mexico have sparked a record increase in the country's car-armoring business, with an industry group predicting a double-digit jump in the number of vehicles bulletproofed this year.
  
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• Audi E-Tron launch postponed, moved to U.S. after arrest of CEO

  26-06-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Crossover,Electric,FutureThe move means Audi will likely be beat to punch by rival Mercedes.Continue reading Audi E-Tron launch postponed, moved to U.S. after arrest of CEO Audi E-Tron launch postponed, moved to U.S. after arrest of CEO originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Eaton sets up new eMobility business

  26-06-2018 15:09
  Power management supplier Eaton said it was focusing on increasing demand for high-voltage electrified vehicle technology with the creation of its new eMobility business.
  
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• Trump says Harley-Davidson is using trade tensions as excuse to move

  26-06-2018 15:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,MotorcycleHarley-Davidson will build outside of U.S. to avoid tariffs.Continue reading Trump says Harley-Davidson is using trade tensions as excuse to move Trump says Harley-Davidson is using trade tensions as excuse to move originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 09:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Internet-ready Toyota Corolla rolled out in hopes of luring young Japanese buyers

  26-06-2018 15:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota began selling a fully redesigned Corolla Sport hatchback in Japan -- along with a new Crown, the flagship sedan akin to the Avalon in the U.S. -- as its first generation of fully connected cars.
  
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• Eaton to expand investment in vehicle electrification through eMobility business

  26-06-2018 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Power management supplier Eaton is joining the growing list of global suppliers restructuring their business portfolios to compete in the electric mobility segment.
  
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• Europe will retaliate if U.S. imposes auto tariffs, French official says

  26-06-2018 14:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Europe will hit back if President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to slap import tariffs on European-made cars, France's finance minister said.
  
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• Trump tariffs force companies to rework supply chains

  26-06-2018 14:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  From global manufacturers to small tech startups, companies are scrambling to rework supply chains built for an era of stable, open trade policy that is now under threat.
  
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• BMW threatens UK plants closure if Brexit slows supply chain

  26-06-2018 14:24
  A top BMW executive has threatened the automaker would have to close its Mini and Rolls-Royce factories in Britain if Brexit seriously disrupts the supply chain.
  
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• PSA Group launching new generation LCV line-up

  26-06-2018 14:20
  PSA Group said it would consolidate its leading market share of more than 30% on the European B-LCV market by launching a new generation of the Peugeot Partner, Citroen Berlingo and Opel/Vauxhall Combo.
  
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• Hyundai Mobis develops world's first fog-free lamp

  26-06-2018 14:20
  Hyundai Mobis announced it had developed new materials that can fundamentally resolve the fog issue that has been a challenge to global lamp makers, and applied it to all its lamp products in production.
  
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• Bentley releases special Pikes Peak edition Bentayga

  26-06-2018 14:15
  
  Filed under:Bentley,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceThe 10-car production run honors the Pikes Peak record.Continue reading Bentley releases special Pikes Peak edition Bentayga Bentley releases special Pikes Peak edition Bentayga originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BorgWarner to supply AWD couplings for Geely's Lynk & Co 01

  26-06-2018 14:12
  BorgWarner said it was supplying its latest electro-hydraulically actuated all-wheel drive (AWD) coupling for Geely's Lynk & Co's first model, the 01.
  
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• 2018 Chevy Camaro SS 1LE Drivers' Notes Review | Smiles for miles

  26-06-2018 14:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Chevrolet,Quick Spins,Coupe,PerformanceThe 1LE is a track-focused missile.Continue reading 2018 Chevy Camaro SS 1LE Drivers' Notes Review | Smiles for miles 2018 Chevy Camaro SS 1LE Drivers' Notes Review | Smiles for miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Formula One supplier Cosworth sees autonomous tech as route to IPO

  26-06-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cosworth, the British engineering company with roots making engines for Formula One racing teams, is moving closer to an IPO by developing advanced driver-assistance technology to entice investors.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover will invest $18 billion in EVs to reduce diesel dependence

  26-06-2018 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jaguar Land Rover said it will invest $18 billion over the next three years to be able to offer electrified versions of all its nameplates after customers' wariness about buying diesel-fueled vehicles hit margins and profitability.
  
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• Audi CEO Stadler faces at least another week in jail

  26-06-2018 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Suspended Audi CEO Rupert Stadler is facing at least another week in custody after agreeing to additional questioning by prosecutors over his role in the diesel-emissions scandal.
  
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• VW showcases EV tech by setting Pikes Peak record

  26-06-2018 13:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW showcased EV technology that will feature in its upcoming I.D. range by setting an all-time record in the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the U.S. state of Colorado with the I.D. R Pikes Peak racing car prototype.
  
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• Audi may unveil Tesla rival in U.S. after CEO arrest

  26-06-2018 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi has delayed the launch of its purpose-built e-tron EV and switched the event to the United States from Brussels after the arrest of CEO Rupert Stadler put a shadow over VW Group's premium brand in Europe.
  
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• Mercedes CLS review

  26-06-2018 13:18
  
  For Powerful engines, fuel-saving and performance enhancing hybrid tech, technology-filled interiorOur Rating 
  4 Against Not the sportiest car to drive, sloping roofline affects headroom, no four-cylinder models for now2018
  The Mercedes CLS was the original premium four-door coupe, but this third-generation car moves the game on in almost every areaWhile we’ve only driven the powerful 400 d in the UK (and Mercedes-AMG 53 abroad) so far, it’s clear the new Mercedes-Benz
  
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• New entry-level Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI engine arrives

  26-06-2018 13:07
  
  Alex Ingram2018-06-26 12:50
  New Audi A7 base unit to be called 45 TDI, and it features fuel-saving mild hybrid techThe Audi A7 Sportback has just become slightly more attainable thanks to the introduction of a new entry-level diesel engine.
  Using Audi’s recent - and still seemingly arbitrary - naming strategy, the new model will be referred to as 45 TDI, sitting below the existing 50 TDI diesel and 55 TFSI petrol variants.
  Essentially, the new model features the same 3.0-litre V6 used
  
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• Citroen launches technology-laden Berlingo light van range

  26-06-2018 12:44
  After 1.5m units since launch of the first generation in 1996, Citroen's third generation Berlingo is being launched with technology new to the LCV segment, such as an overload indicator - the claimed first application in a vehicle of this type - and, depending on model and option packs, up to 20 driver assistance systems and four connectivity technologies.
  
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