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• Polestar names chief of U.S. operations

  09-07-2018 23:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Polestar, Volvo's luxury electric vehicle unit, named Gregor Hembraugh chief of its U.S. operations, continuing a strategy of seeding new ventures with in-house talent.
  
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• Pink Pig joins Forza Motorsport 7 along with Top Gear car pack

  09-07-2018 23:40
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Porsche,Classics,Luxury,Performance,Racing,SupercarsYou can also enjoy some virtual time in a vintage Alfa Romeo.Continue reading Pink Pig joins Forza Motorsport 7 along with Top Gear car pack Pink Pig joins Forza Motorsport 7 along with Top Gear car pack originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Subaru Legacy, Outback cost more, but get more features

  09-07-2018 23:00
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Car Buying,Crossover,Sedan,WagonEyeSight is now standard on all Legacy and Outback models.Continue reading 2019 Subaru Legacy, Outback cost more, but get more features 2019 Subaru Legacy, Outback cost more, but get more features originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lamborghini to reveal Aventador SVJ with new Nurburgring lap record?

  09-07-2018 22:45
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Lamborghini,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SpecialtyItalian carmaker could retake 'Ring lap record from the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.Continue reading Lamborghini to reveal Aventador SVJ with new Nurburgring lap record? Lamborghini to reveal Aventador SVJ with new Nurburgring lap record? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mexico auto exports, output rise in June

  09-07-2018 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mexico light-vehicle exports, excluding those from manufacturer Nissan, rose 8.1 percent in June compared with the same month a year ago, while production during the month rose 0.8 percent, the country's auto industry association AMIA said.
  
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• Trump-ordered talks on mpg rules stuck in neutral

  09-07-2018 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Talks between the U.S. and California on auto emissions standards have made little progress since President Trump told federal agencies to pursue a deal, according to a top state official, who's holding out hope that the EPA will get more involved.
  
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• Watch a Bugatti Veyron Vitesse drift, slide, and run a rally course

  09-07-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Videos,Bugatti,Convertible,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsThis is from the people behind Tax the Rich.Continue reading Watch a Bugatti Veyron Vitesse drift, slide, and run a rally course Watch a Bugatti Veyron Vitesse drift, slide, and run a rally course originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Land Cruiser converted to electric power for mining in Australia

  09-07-2018 21:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Truck,ElectricElectric trucks make a lot of sense for the mining industryContinue reading Toyota Land Cruiser converted to electric power for mining in Australia Toyota Land Cruiser converted to electric power for mining in Australia originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kongsberg Automotive offers hefty coupon in tight double-B market - GlobalCapital

  09-07-2018 20:50 via globalcapital.com
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  Kongsberg Automotive offers hefty coupon in tight double-B market
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  Kongsberg Automotive was alone on Monday, out with a €275m seven year non-call two senior secured bond rated BB- by S&P Global. Monday's high yield bond pipeline appeared to show just one offering for the whole week, as happened last week.
  
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• Travis Pastrana's Evel Knievel tribute jumps went off without a hitch

  09-07-2018 19:45
  
  Watch as Travis Pastrana pays tribute to legendary stuntman Evel Knievel by landing three crazy motorcycle jumps in one night in Las Vegas.Continue reading Travis Pastrana's Evel Knievel tribute jumps went off without a hitch Travis Pastrana's Evel Knievel tribute jumps went off without a hitch originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. appeals court upholds VW's $10 billion diesel settlement

  09-07-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The three-judge panel said, in dismissing a number of objections to the settlement, that it "delivered tangible, substantial benefits to class members, seemingly the equivalent of -- or superior to --those obtainable after successful litigation, and...
  
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• Volkswagen expanding E-mobility in China with JAC and SEAT

  09-07-2018 19:11
  Volkswagen Group China has signed a memorandum of understanding with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC) and SEAT.
  
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• Porsche Cayenne gets in on SUV coupe bandwagon

  09-07-2018 19:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Coupe,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceSpy shots reveal less practical Cayenne.Continue reading Porsche Cayenne gets in on SUV coupe bandwagon Porsche Cayenne gets in on SUV coupe bandwagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla in mobile service van dispute with Norway

  09-07-2018 18:30
  Tesla is in dispute with the normally electric car-friendly Norwegian government over setting up a mobile service van operation.
  
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• Tesla hikes China prices

  09-07-2018 18:30
  Tesla raised prices on its Model X and S cars by over US$20,000 in China, according to media reports.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler burns when fireworks were set off inside the vehicle

  09-07-2018 18:26
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Jeep,SUV,Truck,Off-RoadNo one thought to call the fire department.Continue reading Jeep Wrangler burns when fireworks were set off inside the vehicle Jeep Wrangler burns when fireworks were set off inside the vehicle originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla hikes prices in China more than $20,000 amid trade dispute, report says

  09-07-2018 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Model S and Model X prices were increased over the weekend by $22,600 to $37,600 depending on the version, Electrek reported.
  
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• Nissan admits to more data tampering

  09-07-2018 17:49
  Nissan Motor has admitted it had improperly measured exhaust emissions and fuel economy for 19 vehicle models sold in Japan, the second case in less than a year where misconduct had been discovered in its inspection processes.
  
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• BMW unveils plan to boost production in China

  09-07-2018 17:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW is increasing capacity at two auto manufacturing plants in China in a move that comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on the nation.
  
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• Japan is spending years making one train line a minute faster

  09-07-2018 17:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Green Culture,SpecialtyIt's a two-year project, but the issue has been plaguing them for a decade.Continue reading Japan is spending years making one train line a minute faster Japan is spending years making one train line a minute faster originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla raises car prices in China amid trade war

  09-07-2018 17:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Electric,LuxuryModel S and X go up by over $20,000.Continue reading Tesla raises car prices in China amid trade war Tesla raises car prices in China amid trade war originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• West European car market up 4.6% in June [updated with data]

  09-07-2018 16:48
  Data released by LMC Automotive shows that West European car registrations increased by 4.6% in year-on-year (YoY) terms in June, although the regional annualised selling rate fell back slightly to 14.6m units a year (it was running at 14.8m units a year in May).
  
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• Ex-ZF CEO Stefan Sommer to join VW as procurement chief, reports say

  09-07-2018 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Including Sommer, seven new executives will have been named to Volkswagen's management board since the automaker's sweeping diesel emissions violations became public in 2015.
  
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• BMW prices the 2019 8 Series for the U.S. market

  09-07-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:BMW,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceThere's only one engine choice: the V8.Continue reading BMW prices the 2019 8 Series for the U.S. market BMW prices the 2019 8 Series for the U.S. market originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• West European car market up 4.6% in June

  09-07-2018 16:20
  Data released by LMC Automotive shows that West European car registrations increased by 4.6% in year-on-year (YoY) terms in June, although the regional annualised selling rate fell back slightly to 14.6m units a year (it was running at 14.8m units a year in May).
  
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• UK government outlines 'road to zero' strategy

  09-07-2018 16:20
  As part of the UK government's air quality plan, the UK will end the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040 - the 'road to zero'.
  
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• Norway denies holding up Tesla move to improve service

  09-07-2018 16:16
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Minivan/Van,Electric"Norwegians are right to be upset with Tesla," says Musk.Continue reading Norway denies holding up Tesla move to improve service Norway denies holding up Tesla move to improve service originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Toyota Supra goes on sale first half of next year

  09-07-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Coupe,PerformanceIt's also going up the hill at Goodwood.Continue reading 2019 Toyota Supra goes on sale first half of next year 2019 Toyota Supra goes on sale first half of next year originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.K. to require EV chargers at newly built homes

  09-07-2018 15:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The nation will also boost investment in electric-car infrastructure, including a $531 million fund for companies that produce and install charging points.
  
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• Nissan Titan Surfcamp is a beach house on wheels

  09-07-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Videos,Nissan,Truck,Concept Cars,Diesel,Off-Road,SpecialtyIt comes with boards, fishing rods, a tent and a solar-powered shower.Continue reading Nissan Titan Surfcamp is a beach house on wheels Nissan Titan Surfcamp is a beach house on wheels originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kongsberg Automotive looks at widest Double B since 2016 - International Financing Review

  09-07-2018 15:02 via ifre.com
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• Nissan admits to more testing misconduct for cars sold in Japan

  09-07-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Nissan,EmissionsNissan shares tumble.Continue reading Nissan admits to more testing misconduct for cars sold in Japan Nissan admits to more testing misconduct for cars sold in Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW makes $4.7 billion deal with China's CATL for battery cells

  09-07-2018 14:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  $1.76 billion in battery cells will come from a new CATL plant in Erfurt, Germany. The rest will come from China.
  
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• Nissan and Italdesign will build 50 GT-R50s

  09-07-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Nissan,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsNaturally, they're going to be expensive.Continue reading Nissan and Italdesign will build 50 GT-R50s Nissan and Italdesign will build 50 GT-R50s originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW agrees to $4.7 billion contract with China's CATL for battery cells

  09-07-2018 14:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,BMW,ElectricBMW is "very comfortable" with two suppliers of battery cells.Continue reading BMW agrees to $4.7 billion contract with China's CATL for battery cells BMW agrees to $4.7 billion contract with China's CATL for battery cells originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 09 Jul 2018 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan admits to more testing misconduct for vehicles sold in Japan

  09-07-2018 14:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan said it had improperly measured exhaust emissions and fuel economy for 19 vehicle models sold in Japan, the second case in less than a year where misconduct has been discovered in its inspection processes.
  
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• BMW US plant gears up for new X5

  09-07-2018 14:20
  BMW's Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina is in the final phases of gearing up for production of the redesigned X5, which begins later this summer.
  
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• Best portable BBQ 2018

  09-07-2018 13:33
  
  Kim Adams2018-07-09 12:35
  Portable barbecues easily fit in your car's boot and help spice up summertime picnics. We test the best grills on sale...A portable BBQ grill may sound like a recipe for disaster re setting fire to your boot, but with a huge range of outdoor attractions to visit in the UK it is understandable that there is growing demand to cook hot food once you get there – and a small, low cost barbecue is an excellent way to do this. 
  So which barbecue adds that special to
  
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• Faurecia finalises proposal to acquire Parrot Automotive

  09-07-2018 13:02
  Faurecia and Parrot have finalised a proposal concerning the take-over of 100% of Parrot Automotive by Faurecia, ahead of schedule.
  
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• BMW Dingolfing plant commences production of new 8 Series coupe

  09-07-2018 12:46
  BMW Group Plant Dingolfing has begun series production of the new BMW 8 Series Coupe.
  
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• Japan sales fall 5% in June

  09-07-2018 12:19
  Japan's new vehicle market declined by 5% to 453,765 units in June compared with a strong 477,469 units a year earlier, according to registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.
  
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• Ford begins Ranger Raptor production in Thailand

  09-07-2018 12:19
  Ford Motor began production of the Ranger Raptor in Thailand at the beginning of July, with local deliveries set to start in August.
  
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• Floods halt car production in Japan

  09-07-2018 12:19
  Devastating flash floods and landslides in Japan so far have left more than 90 fatalities and 50 people missing, and have prompted the evacuation of over 2m people from their homes. The natural disaster has also brought to a halt automotive production at a number of plants in the country, mainly in the western prefectures of Hiroshima, Kyoto and Yamaguchi, as well as in the nearby city of Osaka.
  
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• Nissan admits to falsifying emissions and economy figures

  09-07-2018 11:53
  
  Martin Saarinen2018-07-09 11:10
  The practice took place at its plants in Japan, though there is no confirmation on number or type of vehicles involvedNissan has admitted to falsifying vehicle exhaust data during emissions testing at some of its Japanese factories.
  The Japanese carmaker has issued a statement confirming “performance of exhaust emissions and fuel economy tests that deviated from the prescribed testing environment.” This led to the “creation of inspection reports
  
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• Brexit's come home - how the costs mount up

  09-07-2018 10:42
  This article was originally written on 6th July 2018, with the title 'Brexit's coming home' and primed for publication today, the 9th July. The title was based on two presumptions: (i) England would beat Sweden in the World Cup quarter final and (ii) the UK government cabinet would fail to agree on its negotiating position with the EU, thus making a 'hard' Brexit more likely. As we know, England delivered on Saturday, but the bigger shock was the UK government's 'Chequers statement' on Friday ni
  
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• EV chargers to become mandatory on new homes

  09-07-2018 10:35
  
  Martin Saarinen2018-07-09 09:45
  New Government plans outline how new homes and street lighting will have to feature EV chargersNew homes will have to be built with electric vehicle charging points under Government plans to increase uptake of low-emissions vehicles.
  Expected to be announced as part of the Department for Transport’s ‘Road to Zero’ document later today, building regulation in the UK will be overhauled to ensure all new flats and offices come with external charging
  
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• Toyota's 3-plant strategy should ease Tacoma, Tundra shortages, boost efficiency, give workers some relief

  09-07-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Guanajuato factory being built in Mexico is the final piece in a three-plant, two-country triangle that will boost production of the segment-leading Tacoma and full-size Tundra pickups.
  
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• Suppliers invited to apply for 2019 PACE Awards

  09-07-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Suppliers have until Sept. 5 to apply for the 2019 Automotive News PACE Awards, which identify and honor game-changing and commercialized innovations in technology and processes.
  
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• Nissan's EV battery collapses

  09-07-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The collapse of Nissan's planned sale of its battery business to a Chinese investor is a setback for Nissan. But it also highlights important changes in China.
  
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• Nissan engineer flips Altima engine to gain an inch

  09-07-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 2019 Altima's design required a re-engineering of its engine compartment.
  
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