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• Musk's Tesla asks Model 3 reservation holders for $2,500 to confirm orders

  28-06-2018 23:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla has invited all Model 3 reservation holders in the U.S. and Canada to confirm their orders -- for $2,500. That's welcome news for customers. It's even more welcome for Tesla's balance sheet.
  
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• New Detroit auto show date announcement coming next month

  28-06-2018 23:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  The yearly show has been rumored for months to be moving either to October or June. The new date will take effect for the 2020 show. The 2019 show will remain in January.
  
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• Honda kills off its adorable Asimo humanoid robot

  28-06-2018 22:50
  
  Filed under:Honda,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyBut the technology will live on with useful real-world applicationsContinue reading Honda kills off its adorable Asimo humanoid robot Honda kills off its adorable Asimo humanoid robot originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla production is lagging target despite Elon Musk's tented line, report says

  28-06-2018 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla is not producing enough Model 3s per shift to reach the 5,000 per week target that CEO Elon Musk said it would reach by Saturday, three workers at the company's assembly plant told Reuters.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 production falling short of goal, workers say

  28-06-2018 22:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Technology,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryThey provide numbers, say paint shop overwhelmed, tent line 'makeshift.'Continue reading Tesla Model 3 production falling short of goal, workers say Tesla Model 3 production falling short of goal, workers say originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk's cheap shot prompts Ford to fight back at Tesla

  28-06-2018 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a suddenly escalating war of words with Tesla, Ford PR has chosen to Go Further. Elon Musk took a jab at his Michigan rival in an interview this week when he said Ford "looks like a morgue."
  
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• June U.S. auto sales expected to increase from last June, fall from May 2018

  28-06-2018 20:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  After U.S. sales of new vehicles grew in the first half of 2018, the market could be near a tipping point and decline during the second half, according to three forecasts issued this week.
  
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• 2019 Chevrolet Volt can charge twice as fast as old model

  28-06-2018 20:38
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,Hatchback,Sedan,HybridIt gets a variety of other updates, tooContinue reading 2019 Chevrolet Volt can charge twice as fast as old model 2019 Chevrolet Volt can charge twice as fast as old model originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NIO delivers first ES8 crossovers to Chinese customers

  28-06-2018 20:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,ElectricThe first Chinese customers have received their NIO ES8 vehicles.Continue reading NIO delivers first ES8 crossovers to Chinese customers NIO delivers first ES8 crossovers to Chinese customers originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump tariffs spark battle over exemptions between metals customers, suppliers

  28-06-2018 19:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Requests from manufacturers to gain exemptions from the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are getting pushback from domestic steel and aluminum producers.
  
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• Daimler names e-trucks US trial customers

  28-06-2018 19:49
  Daimler has announced the two first US customers to operate Freightliner e-vehicles within their fleet: 30 Freightliner eCascadia and eM2 trucks will be handed over to Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries in the US.
  
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• China sets rollback of foreign ownership caps on auto JVs for July 28

  28-06-2018 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  China unveiled late Thursday a long-anticipated easing of foreign investment curbs in the auto industry and other key sectors as Beijing moves to open its markets further.
  
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• Police pull over erratic driver to find car packed with junk

  28-06-2018 18:58
  
  Filed under:Etc.We really hope the garbage was inside the car temporarily.Continue reading Police pull over erratic driver to find car packed with junk Police pull over erratic driver to find car packed with junk originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota: Tariffs would add $1,800 to price of a Corolla

  28-06-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalThey're building a new $1.6 billion joint assembly plant in Alabama .Continue reading Toyota: Tariffs would add $1,800 to price of a Corolla Toyota: Tariffs would add $1,800 to price of a Corolla originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• OneRepublic, Alice Cooper lead FCA's musical ad blitz

  28-06-2018 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, known for frequently making music the centerpiece of its ads, is cranking up the volume even louder this summer.
  
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• Lear eyes electrification opportunities

  28-06-2018 18:01
  Seating and electrical systems supplier Lear plans to "leverage its unique product capabilities to profitably grow sales in both business segments".
  
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• 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is the Demon spawn

  28-06-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Coupe,Performance797-hp Redeye takes flight along with other Challengers later this year.Continue reading 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is the Demon spawn 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is the Demon spawn originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Honda HR-V, Pilot revealed with new styling, features

  28-06-2018 16:50
  
  Filed under:Honda,Crossover,SUVThey each get a much-improved infotainment system.Continue reading 2019 Honda HR-V, Pilot revealed with new styling, features 2019 Honda HR-V, Pilot revealed with new styling, features originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe gets $550 price bump, more tech

  28-06-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,CrossoverHyundai says it's also developing a three-row, eight-passenger SUV.Continue reading 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe gets $550 price bump, more tech 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe gets $550 price bump, more tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna sheds light on Italian supplier acquisition

  28-06-2018 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Magna says buying OLSA will make the Canadian company a global lighting supplier and expand its capability to design, engineer and manufacture headlamps, tail lamps and other lighting products.
  
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• Alfa Romeo 4C coupe will be gone for 2019, but the Spider lives on

  28-06-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Alfa Romeo,Car Buying,Coupe,PerformanceThe Alfa Romeo 4C coupe will be dropped from the lineup, and the Spider will be the only 4C available after 2018.Continue reading Alfa Romeo 4C coupe will be gone for 2019, but the Spider lives on Alfa Romeo 4C coupe will be gone for 2019, but the Spider lives on originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM hands off Vietnam operation to Vingroup to boost sales

  28-06-2018 15:18
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Chevrolet,GMGeneral Motors will transfer full ownership of its Hanoi factoryContinue reading GM hands off Vietnam operation to Vingroup to boost sales GM hands off Vietnam operation to Vingroup to boost sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:18:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Peter Lake to leave ZF in September

  28-06-2018 15:06
  Industry veteran, Peter Lake is to leave ZF this September after overseeing the integration of the company with US supplier, TRW in 2015.
  
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• Volkswagen starts local assembly and car sharing in Rwanda

  28-06-2018 15:00
  Volkswagen has launched integrated mobility in Rwanda which includes local vehicle assembly, mobility services and a sales and service retail outlet called CFAO Volkswagen Rwanda.
  
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• McLaren 600LT adds to Longtail lineage

  28-06-2018 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  McLaren Automotive's newest supercar features design elements that are a nod to the brand's racing history.
  
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• BP to install fast chargers at every filling station in the UK

  28-06-2018 14:33
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ElectricBuys Chargemaster, which operates 50,000 chargers already in EuropeContinue reading BP to install fast chargers at every filling station in the UK BP to install fast chargers at every filling station in the UK originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ford Focus ST-Line Estate 2018 review

  28-06-2018 14:25
  
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  Image 1 of 4 29 Jun, 2018 10:15amAntony Ingram
  Ford Focus ST-Line Estate joins the all-new hatch in the line-up, and it could well be a class leader… The conventional Focus hatchback is only part of Ford’s family car success story. The practical estate versions have also contributed to the two million Focus models sold in the UK since 1998.
  Alongside the latest hatch, Ford is also launching an all-new Focus Estate. It costs £1,080 more than the equivalent five-doo
  
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• South Korean trade groups seeks exemption from Trump tariffs

  28-06-2018 14:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  A South Korean trade group asked the United States for exemption from a tariff on automobile imports for the Asian country, citing a security alliance and a bilateral trade deal.
  
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• Volvo Trucks and FedEx demo truck platooning tech

  28-06-2018 14:20
  Volvo Trucks North America, together with FedEx and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, has used advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology to conduct on-highway truck platooning as part of ongoing research collaboration.
  
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• McLaren 600LT is the latest track-ready McLaren

  28-06-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsIt has more power and less weight than the 570S.Continue reading McLaren 600LT is the latest track-ready McLaren McLaren 600LT is the latest track-ready McLaren originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat gets some Demon goodies

  28-06-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Sedan,PerformanceThe rest of the Charger lineup sees changes, too.Continue reading 2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat gets some Demon goodies 2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat gets some Demon goodies originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jailed executive Stadler unlikely to return as Audi CEO, insiders say

  28-06-2018 13:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who is being held in prison in connection with parent VW's diesel scandal, likely will not return to his post even if he clears his name.
  
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• Volvo limits US S60 Polestar supply

  28-06-2018 13:40
  As Volvo Car USA starts S60 production for the US at a new factory in South Carolina, the automaker announced the new S60 T8 Polestar Engineered variant of the sedan will be limited to only 20 for that market.
  
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• Bosch and Mojio combine on connected services

  28-06-2018 13:40
  Bosch and start-up Mojio are working together to co-develop connected car services beginning with a focus on vehicle communication and diagnostics as well as crash detection and notification.
  
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• GM to transfer Vietnam operation to Vingroup's car arm, eyes sales boost

  28-06-2018 13:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM agreed to transfer its Vietnamese operation to VinFast and distribute Chevrolet cars through the local carmaker, in a move that could help drive up its modest sales in the country.
  
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• Redesigned Ford Focus line emphasises wagons and crossover

  28-06-2018 13:07
  With the boom in C-SUVs comes a pan-European decline in the segment's traditional four and five door models. Ford is looking to hold on to its market share by adding an Active crossover model to its redesigned Focus range from next year.
  
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• ZF outlines autonomous and electric commercial push

  28-06-2018 12:51
  ZF says it is looking to develop platooning concepts as it moves to increase its operations with autonomous and electric driving for vans and commercial vehicles.
  
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• SEAT Leon Cupra gets new name and loses power

  28-06-2018 12:44
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-06-28 12:07
  SEAT's Cupra 300 becomes Cupra 290 as new WLTP emissions and economy test regime sees power cut by 10bhpThe SEAT Leon Cupra hot hatch has had its power reduced by 10bhp, as the new WLTP emissions and economy test regime has forced SEAT to dial down its total output.
  SEAT’s decision to name the Cupra after the metric horsepower (PS) produced by its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine means the Leon Cupra 300 will now be known as the Leon Cupra 290. The car's of
  
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• New Mercedes X-Class X 350 d review

  28-06-2018 12:37
  
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  Image 1 of 19 29 Jun, 2018 (All day)Dean Gibson
  The Mercedes X-Class is the most powerful pick-up in the class, courtesy of its punchy 6-cylinder diesel engineWhen the Mercedes X-Class pick-up was launched last year, it hit the ground running thanks to the fact it was developed from the Nissan Navara. It came with a pair of potent four-cylinder diesel engine options, but now the X-Class has been given more power to pull ahead of the pick-up truck pack, courtesy of a V6 diesel motor
  
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• UK car manufacturing nudges up in May

  28-06-2018 12:26
  UK car manufacturing output was up 1.3% in May, with 137,225 units produced, according to data released by the SMMT. However, output in the first five months of the year remains down by 2.9% on last year's pace.
  
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• Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 petrol 2018 review

  28-06-2018 12:06
  
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  Image 1 of 22 28 Jun, 2018 11:45amRichard Ingram
  How does the stylish Volkswagen Arteon coupe suit the Golf's 1.5-litre TSI petrol unit? We find out...Bar the big SUV segment, it’s the high-mileage executive car buyers that will surely be among the last to switch from diesel to petrol power. For many, the superior fuel economy of a diesel car still pays dividends when it comes to keeping a lid on day-to-day running costs. 
  But, if you’re desperate to avoid the four
  
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• Ford and Baidu sign strategic collaboration agreement

  28-06-2018 12:00
  Ford and and Chinese internet services giant Baidu have signed a letter of intent to jointly explore areas of cooperation in connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital marketing.
  
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• BYD opens new EV battery plant in Qinghai

  28-06-2018 11:55
  BYD opened a new electric vehicle (EV) battery production plant this week in China's western province of Qinghai, which the company describes as region rich in lithium deposits.
  
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• Varroc lighting adds capacity in Vietnam

  28-06-2018 11:44
  Varroc Lighting Systems, a supplier of exterior vehicle lighting, is expanding its global capabilities in emerging markets with the opening of a new production facility in Vietnam.
  
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• Google affiliate Waymo needs 'large number' of cars in Europe for robotaxi service

  28-06-2018 10:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google's self-driving affiliate, Waymo, will need "a large number" of cars to expand its robotaxi service to Europe, CEO John Krafcik said. Waymo is talking with automakers about its plans, he said.
  
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• BP to buy Chargemaster electric car charging network

  28-06-2018 10:06
  
  Steve Fowler2018-06-28 09:56
  BP to add EV fast chargers at its 1,200 filling stations with its new BP Chargemaster ventureOil giant BP has announced that it intends to buy the UK’s biggest electric vehicle charger suppliers Chargemaster. The Luton-based company operates the Polar charging network with over 6,000 charging points across the UK, covering home, workplace and public installations.
  BP currently has 1,200 filling stations in the UK and says that it will roll out ultra-fast charge
  
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• Transforming metal additive manufacturing for automotive - The Engineer

  28-06-2018 09:48 via theengineer.co.uk
  The Engineer
  Transforming metal additive manufacturing for automotive
  The Engineer
  General Motors' Anil Sachdev explores the automotive industry's challenges with additive manufacturing (AM) and what needs to change for it to become a mainstay technology. When it comes to the automotive industry, AM is still very much the reserve of ...
  
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• Trump tariffs would hit Volvo, Geely, Chinese billionaire Shufu says

  28-06-2018 09:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Consumers will suffer from rising costs because automakers will need to build factories in each market to avoid tariffs, said Li Shufu, whose Zhejiang Geely Holding Group owns Volvo.
  
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• Trump's tariffs would hit Fiat Chrysler hard

  28-06-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler exports to the U.S. vehicles such as the Jeep Renegade built in Italy. High tariffs planned by President Trump would destroy the business case for such exports.
  
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• GM Canada's new president lays out his plan

  28-06-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM Canada President Travis Hester has laid out his plan for the company. It includes building on Canada's 'rich research and development ecosystem' and supporting manufacturing in Ontario.
  
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