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• U.S. sets 90-day deadline to request exemptions from China tariffs

  06-07-2018 22:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Companies seeking product exclusions from tariffs on Chinese goods imported into the United States will get 90 days to file such requests, until Oct. 9, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said Friday.
  
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• Final Koenigsegg Agera FE coupes are named Thor and Väder

  06-07-2018 20:23
  
  Filed under:Koenigsegg,Coupe,SupercarsThe Agera replacement will be at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.Continue reading Final Koenigsegg Agera FE coupes are named Thor and Väder Final Koenigsegg Agera FE coupes are named Thor and Väder originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rumours swirl over fate of Ohio Chevy Cruze plant

  06-07-2018 20:17
  After General Motors' Lordstown plant recently moved to one shift, doubts have been growing over what the company is planning to do with the factory. Now, a local senator says he has asked Mary Barra why GM is making investments in Mexico rather than in Ohio.
  
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• Mystery Cadillac coupe concept revealed in patent drawings

  06-07-2018 20:16
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Coupe,Concept Cars,LuxuryWe hope it leads to a production car.Continue reading Mystery Cadillac coupe concept revealed in patent drawings Mystery Cadillac coupe concept revealed in patent drawings originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Subaru Impreza price goes up by $100

  06-07-2018 19:38
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Hatchback,SedanEyeSight safety tech more widely availableContinue reading 2019 Subaru Impreza price goes up by $100 2019 Subaru Impreza price goes up by $100 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AutoCanada, facing investor pressure, appoints new president

  06-07-2018 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  AutoCanada, the country's largest publicly traded auto dealership group, named Michael Rawluk president and parted ways with Mark Warsaba. Steve Landry remains CEO of the company.
  
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• Watch the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak record run from this bird's eye view

  06-07-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Electric,RacingThe acceleration and sound is amazingContinue reading Watch the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak record run from this bird's eye view Watch the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak record run from this bird's eye view originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• F1's Vettel leads, Verstappen and Grosjean crash at Silverstone

  06-07-2018 17:50
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ferrari,Mercedes-Benz,RacingVettel bumps off Hamilton heading into British Grand Prix.Continue reading F1's Vettel leads, Verstappen and Grosjean crash at Silverstone F1's Vettel leads, Verstappen and Grosjean crash at Silverstone originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 11:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Supra set to return to track, showroom

  06-07-2018 17:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota said the venerable Supra coupe will return to U.S. showrooms and officially unveiled the Supra race car to replace the Camry in NASCAR's Xfinity Series starting in 2019.
  
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• New videos show how Audi E-Tron’s new virtual side mirrors work

  06-07-2018 17:10
  
  Filed under:Audi,Crossover,ElectricIt offers the ability to zoom in and out and move the cameras.Continue reading New videos show how Audi E-Tron’s new virtual side mirrors work New videos show how Audi E-Tron’s new virtual side mirrors work originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aim is to secure Opel jobs in Germany - Ministry

  06-07-2018 16:55
  As speculation increases on the future of PSA-owned Opel's R&D facility at Ruesselsheim, in Germany, a statement from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy in Berlin says the department is closely monitoring developments.
  
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• 2018 Kia Stinger GT becomes police car for Queensland, Australia

  06-07-2018 16:52
  
  Filed under:Kia,Hatchback,Sedan,Police/EmergencyNo more Fords or Holdens.Continue reading 2018 Kia Stinger GT becomes police car for Queensland, Australia 2018 Kia Stinger GT becomes police car for Queensland, Australia originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:52:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW forced to raise prices in response to China duties

  06-07-2018 16:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW said Friday that it will be unable to "completely absorb" a new Chinese 25 percent tariff on imported U.S.-made cars and light trucks and will have to raise prices on the vehicles it makes in Spartanburg, S.C.
  
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• Elon Musk sends SpaceX, Boring Co. engineers to help Thai cave rescue

  06-07-2018 16:31
  
  Filed under:Etc.Continue reading Elon Musk sends SpaceX, Boring Co. engineers to help Thai cave rescue Elon Musk sends SpaceX, Boring Co. engineers to help Thai cave rescue originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW launches production of 2019 8 Series Coupe in Bavaria

  06-07-2018 15:57
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,BMW,Coupe,LuxuryIt gets a fuel-efficient diesel I6 variant branded as the 840d xDriveContinue reading BMW launches production of 2019 8 Series Coupe in Bavaria BMW launches production of 2019 8 Series Coupe in Bavaria originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 09:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler gets approval for driverless testing in Beijing

  06-07-2018 15:13
  Daimler says it has received the authorities' approval for highly automated driving (level 4) test area road use in Beijing following extensive closed-course testing.
  
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• How states are spending $3 billion in VW settlements

  06-07-2018 15:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Volkswagen Group's sweeping diesel emissions violations cost the storied automaker more than $30.4 billion and is now helping fuel the rise of electric vehicles, buses and charging stations across the U.S.
  
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• Automakers race to ship cars ahead of tariffs

  06-07-2018 14:49
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Government/Legal,Plants/ManufacturingContinue reading Automakers race to ship cars ahead of tariffs Automakers race to ship cars ahead of tariffs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 08:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autobiz frets over Trump's tariffs - the week

  06-07-2018 14:49
  If there is one thing the autobiz - from suppliers to OEMs - likes, it's a bit of certainty. Helps with the planning. As this (very hot in the UK and US) week draws to a close, there's very little certainty as to what US president Trump's tariff war is going to achieve or how trade between the UK and Europe will pan out post-Brexit.
  
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• Commercialising innovation - as easy as APC

  06-07-2018 14:27
  To continue to encourage and 'derisk' invention and innovation in the UK's automotive industry the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) was established in 2013 as a result by intervention by the UK government and the industry (the UK's Automotive Council). The APC has been funded with GBP1bn with half of the fund stemming from the government and half from industry. Its brief is simple, but complex: support the UK industry's move to low carbon solutions and create an ecosystem that supports R&D,
  
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• Renault-Nissan names ex-Daimler exec connected car boss

  06-07-2018 14:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Renault-Nissan has picked former Daimler executive Kal Mos to lead the alliance's connected car activities. Mos succeeds Ogi Redzic, a former Nokia executive who was head of connected vehicles and mobility services at alliance since 2016.
  
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• US-China trade tensions ramped up

  06-07-2018 14:10
  Today's implementation by the US of new tariffs on a range of Chinese goods imported to the US has been followed by retaliatory tariffs on US goods imported to China - including cars.
  
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• Jolly time: Fiat's Spiaggina concept honors the 1958 beach classic

  06-07-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Fiat,Convertible,Classics,Concept CarsBetter yet, a production version will follow.Continue reading Jolly time: Fiat's Spiaggina concept honors the 1958 beach classic Jolly time: Fiat's Spiaggina concept honors the 1958 beach classic originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF spins off electronic payment platform start-up

  06-07-2018 13:50
  ZF has founded Car eWallet, a Berlin-based start-up, in which the company will outsource the current activities of the transaction service Car eWallet.
  
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• Ford slides deeper into China rut

  06-07-2018 13:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford's China slump intensified, with vehicle sales tumbling 38 percent in June and the automaker recording its worst ever first-half results as buyers shunned aging models that are awaiting updates and flocked to rivals.
  
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• Kawasaki introduces cafe racer version of the Z900RS retro bike

  06-07-2018 13:45
  
  Filed under:Motorcycle,BikesHere's a good way to own a new bike that looks like it's from 1972.Continue reading Kawasaki introduces cafe racer version of the Z900RS retro bike Kawasaki introduces cafe racer version of the Z900RS retro bike originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The science of sound - How Harman is striking a chord in the small car segment

  06-07-2018 13:43
  Designing and developing a car audio system for a certain model is a complex process. Hitting the right note in the small car segment is particularly challenging for acoustic engineers with lots of things to consider. Changing the seat material alone can alter the acoustics in an otherwise identical cabin. Audio specialist Harman has worked closely with Ford to develop a premium sound upgrade for the new Fiesta. To learn more, we spoke to Greg Sikora, Harman 'Golden Ear' and Senior Manager, Head
  
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• Daimler gets OK for self-driving vehicle tests in Beijing

  06-07-2018 13:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Beijing has given the green light to Daimler testing self-driving cars on public roads, making it the first international automaker to be granted such a license in the Chinese capital.
  
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• London cab maker joins Brexit chorus

  06-07-2018 13:40
  Traditional London black cab maker, the Geely owned London EV Company, has also warned about the impact that a hard Brexit could have on business, with its chairman saying it could dismantle Britain's rejuvenated car industry.
  
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• 2019 Chevrolet Volt charges twice as fast

  06-07-2018 13:34
  Chevrolet says a new 7.2kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge.
  
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• Joyson Safety Systems appoints new president and CEO

  06-07-2018 13:28
  Joyson Safety Systems (formerly Key Safety Systems - KSS), a leading global supplier of mobility safety systems, has announced the appointment of Guido Durrer as its global president and chief executive officer. His appointment is effective immediately.
  
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• GAZ in partner with Africa Motors commence sale of LCVs in Morocco

  06-07-2018 13:16
  GAZ, a manufacturer of commercial vehicles in Russia, together with Africa Motors (Auto Hall Group), a new distribution partner of GAZ, have started selling a range of commercial vehicles GAZelle Next in Morocco.
  
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• Audi A6 review

  06-07-2018 13:12
  
  For Better to drive than ever, top class interior build, elegant stylingOur Rating 
  4.5 Against Touchscreens won’t be for everyone, 50 TDI model feels slightly heavy, steering lacks feedback2018
  The new Audi A6 blends seriously sleek styling with cutting-edge tech and unimpeachable build quality The latest Audi A6 offers a masterclass in the art of the executive saloon. Its elegant, sophisticated styling carries just the right amount of gravitas without being austere, while
  
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• German court rules on seized VW law firm files

  06-07-2018 12:45
  Prosecutors may use files seized last year during a raid on Jones Day, the US law firm Volkswagen used to investigate its emissions scandal, a German federal court ruled on Friday (6 July).
  
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• Long-term test review: Renault Koleos

  06-07-2018 12:34
  
  Image 1 of 13
  Image 1 of 13 8 Jul, 2018 4:00pmOtis Clay
  First report: flagship Renault Koleos SUV hasn’t done many miles yet, but it’s made a big impressionMileage: 1,646
  Economy: N/A
  The nature of my job at Auto Express means that I’m rarely in the same car for long. When I’m shooting road tests and first drives for the magazine, I often need to bring those models out to our photo locations.I say this because even though this Renault Koleos is the latest car I’m ru
  
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• “We remain one of the world’s top small countries for car production”

  06-07-2018 12:20
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-07-08 11:00
  Despite recent discouraging news around the UK automotive industry, Mike Rutherford finds some positivesIt was great to see the British motor industry up where it belongs a few days ago: at the top of the news agenda, making the headlines in mainstream papers, creating lead stories for broadcasters, plus attracting the attention and respect it deserves from commentators, analysts and politicians. 
  True, some of the developments have been declared discouraging
  
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• German automakers brace for headwinds as trade wars flare

  06-07-2018 12:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  The challenges facing German carmakers just got stiffer with Friday's start of a much steeper import tariff on U.S. car exports to China. The tit-for-tat trade move will hurt BMW and Daimler the most.
  
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• VW loses legal bid to keep diesel-scandal report under wraps

  06-07-2018 12:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW Group lost a suit at Germany's top court seeking to ban Munich prosecutors from using a report they seized from Jones Day, the U.S. law firm the carmaker hired to investigate the roots of its diesel-emissions scandal.
  
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• New 2022 Volvo XC90 shapes up with no diesel power

  06-07-2018 10:54
  
  Steve Fowler2018-07-06 09:55
  Our exclusive image previews the look of the new electric, hybrid-only Volvo XC90 SUVVolvo’s next-generation XC90SUV, due in showrooms in 2022, will drop diesel engines completely from its range, relying on fully electric and hybrid petrol versions only, Auto Express can reveal.
  Volvo’s decision to ditch diesel began with the new S60 saloon in June as the Swedish brand begins its transition from inter
  
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• New Fiat 500 Spiaggina special edition models revealed

  06-07-2018 10:52
  
  Alex Ingram2018-07-06 10:30
  Coach-built special and limited-run models based on 500 Convertible mark 60th anniversary of original 500 JollyThis year marks the 60th anniversary of the Fiat 500 Spiaggina ‘Jolly’: a quirky, open top beach cruiser version of the iconic city car. To mark the occasion, the Italian maker has revealed two special edition models: the Spiaggina by Garage Italia and the 500 Spiaggina '58.
  The former is a joint venture between design house Pininfarina and Garage
  
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• Nissan halts luxury car development with Daimler, report says

  06-07-2018 10:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan says it is still committed to cooperating with Daimler following a report it has suspended joint development of a luxury compact car amid an uncertain U.S. market outlook.
  
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• Kia Stinger vs Jaguar XE vs Alfa Romeo Giulia

  06-07-2018 10:42
  
  2018-07-07 10:00
  Petrol is popular again in the executive class, but can the new Kia Stinger really rival the Jaguar XE and Alfa Romeo Giulia?Petrol power is making a comeback in a big way. Until recently the executive saloon market was dominated by efficient diesel cars, but not all buyers are after a motorway mile-muncher, and improving tech means better economy from petrol.
  Some motorists are instead looking for a model that has room for a family and is comfortable enough to commute in every
  
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• Volvo XC40 review - pictures

  06-07-2018 09:45
  Pictures of the Volvo XC40 in the UK
  
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• China state media slams Trump's 'gang of hoodlums'

  06-07-2018 05:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  China's state media lashed out at President Donald Trump on Friday, accusing the White House of behaving like a "gang of hoodlums" as the world's two biggest economies careened toward the start of an outright trade war.
  
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• Check out this giant vending machine that carries actual cars

  06-07-2018 02:03
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoMisplace your car? No problem, just grab a new one from the vending machine.Continue reading Check out this giant vending machine that carries actual cars Check out this giant vending machine that carries actual cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Jul 2018 20:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Supra to race in NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2019

  06-07-2018 01:15
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Motorsports,Toyota,Coupe,Performance,RacingThe Supra replaces the Camry in this series.Continue reading Toyota Supra to race in NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2019 Toyota Supra to race in NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S., China dig in over trade as tariffs take hold

  06-07-2018 00:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Trump fired the biggest shot yet in the global trade war by imposing tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese imports, including auto parts. China, in retaliation, hiked tariffs on American light-vehicle imports to 40 percent from 15 percent.
  
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• Goodwood FoS world debuts list - Ariel Atom 4

  06-07-2018 00:36
  This year marks a quarter century of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The list of cars making their world premieres at this event, which takes place annually in southern England, continues to grow. It is being updated every time another model is announced. Today, just-auto's list gains the Ariel Atom 4.
  
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• Goodwood FoS debuts list - 550hp Maserati Levante GTS & Toyota Supra A90

  06-07-2018 00:36
  This year marks a quarter century of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The list of cars making their world premieres at this event, which takes place annually in southern England, continues to grow. It will be updated every time another model is announced during the coming days. Today, just-auto's list gains the Maserati Levante GTS.
  
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• Goodwood FoS debuts list - 550hp Maserati Levante GTS

  06-07-2018 00:36
  This year marks a quarter century of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The list of cars making their world premieres at this event, which takes place annually in southern England, continues to grow. It will be updated every time another model is announced during the coming days. Today, just-auto's list gains the Maserati Levante GTS.
  
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