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• In the nightmarish DMV, a clerk sleeps 3 hours a day

  26-07-2018 23:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Humor,Weird Car NewsYes, we all suspected this was happening at the DMV.Continue reading In the nightmarish DMV, a clerk sleeps 3 hours a day In the nightmarish DMV, a clerk sleeps 3 hours a day originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• At the nightmarish place that is the DMV, a clerk sleeps 3 hours a day

  26-07-2018 23:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Humor,Weird Car NewsYes, we all suspected this was happening at the DMV.Continue reading At the nightmarish place that is the DMV, a clerk sleeps 3 hours a day At the nightmarish place that is the DMV, a clerk sleeps 3 hours a day originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• At the nightmarish DMV, a clerk sleeps 3 hours a day

  26-07-2018 23:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Humor,Weird Car NewsYes, we all suspected this was happening at the DMV.Continue reading At the nightmarish DMV, a clerk sleeps 3 hours a day At the nightmarish DMV, a clerk sleeps 3 hours a day originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lear piles up $331 million profit in Q2

  26-07-2018 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lear posted a 6 percent increase in profit for the second quarter due to the addition of new business in both of its product segments and the addition of Grupo Antolin's seating business last year.
  
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• BorgWarner Q2 net income surges 28%

  26-07-2018 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  BorgWarner's increase in net income came despite customer downtime related to a supplier fire that interrupted production of the Ford F-150 and Ford Super Duty pickups in May, said outgoing CEO James Verrier
  
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• Ally's used originations, non-GM and Chrysler business grow in Q2

  26-07-2018 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ally Financial's auto originations rose 12 percent in the second quarter, largely driven by gains in the used-vehicle market. At the same time, the lender's share of non-General Motors and Chrysler originations reached a record high.
  
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• Pagani Zonda R used as wall art in $8 million Miami condo

  26-07-2018 22:15
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Pagani,Coupe,Performance,Racing,SupercarsOnly 15 Zonda Rs were ever built.Continue reading Pagani Zonda R used as wall art in $8 million Miami condo Pagani Zonda R used as wall art in $8 million Miami condo originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Fritz Henderson is unhappy with Adient's results

  26-07-2018 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Seat supplier Adient is climbing back from some well-publicized production glitches and quality problems earlier this year, but the recovery is not going fast enough, said interim CEO Fritz Henderson.
  
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• 2019 Ford Ranger window sticker, chassis cab model spied

  26-07-2018 21:32
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,TruckThis shows a bunch of options and features for the new truckContinue reading 2019 Ford Ranger window sticker, chassis cab model spied 2019 Ford Ranger window sticker, chassis cab model spied originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NAFTA talks could conclude in August, U.S. says

  26-07-2018 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said it's possible NAFTA partners will reach a tentative agreement next month to revamp the 24-year-old pact.
  
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• How Penske Automotive piled up record results in Q2

  26-07-2018 20:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Penske Automotive Group's second-quarter earnings jumped to a record, driven by same-store profit gains in new vehicles, used vehicles and finance and insurance, plus a bump from foreign exchange.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Coupe

  26-07-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive HistoryHere's a no-rust coupe in a California self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Coupe Junkyard Gem: 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Veteran auto journalist, reviewer Warren Brown dies

  26-07-2018 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Warren Brown, who wrote an influential automotive column for The Washington Post, died Thursday at a hospital in Haymarket, Va., from kidney failure, according to friends. He was 70.
  
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• 2019 Maserati Levante GTS First (Wet) Drive Review | A brief taste of a Ferrari-flavored SUV

  26-07-2018 20:01
  
  Filed under:Maserati,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceWhat happens when engineers decide to have a little fun.Continue reading 2019 Maserati Levante GTS First (Wet) Drive Review | A brief taste of a Ferrari-flavored SUV 2019 Maserati Levante GTS First (Wet) Drive Review | A brief taste of a Ferrari-flavored SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Group 1 lifts profits, revenue on used vehicles, U.K. business

  26-07-2018 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Group 1 Automotive's gross profit and revenue climbed in the second quarter, driven primarily by improvements in the used-vehicle business. Operations in the U.K. also helped.
  
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• Posh Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement on sale now

  26-07-2018 19:28
  
  Richard Ingram2018-07-26 18:30
  Range-topping Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement joins the SUV range, priced from £35,945The Skoda Kodiaq is now available in flagship Laurin & Klement trim, featuring “even more creature comforts, safety systems and driver technology” than the existing high-end Edition variant, according to the Czech firm. 
  Available to order now, the Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement costs from £35,945. That gets you the modest 148bhp 2.0-litre TDI
  
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• Marchionne knew of 'serious illness' for a year, according to hospital and father of late partner

  26-07-2018 19:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sergio Marchionne received treatment for a "serious illness" for more than a year before his death on Wednesday, University Hospital Zurich said Thursday.
  
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• Leadership succession and the Renault-Nissan Alliance - COMMENT

  26-07-2018 19:16
  The Renault-Nissan Alliance (Mitsubishi Motors was added in 2016) has been quite a success story. In an industry driven by the manufacturing economics of scale, companies coming together have shown mixed results.
  
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• Adient CEO promises improvement after poor Q3 results

  26-07-2018 18:56
  Global automotive seating specialist Adient announced disappointing third quarter results.
  
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• North America volume, European emissions, hit Visteon's Q2

  26-07-2018 18:53
  Visteon Corporation second quarter (Q2) 2018 net profit was US$35m ($1.17 per share) compared with $45m ($1.41) a year ago on sales of $758m versus $774m.
  
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• Hyundai warns of more pain from tariffs after profit drops

  26-07-2018 18:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai joined a growing list of carmakers warning of more troubles ahead from a prolonged trade dispute after reporting quarterly earnings that missed analysts' estimates.
  
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• Toyota Supra captured on video testing at the 'Ring

  26-07-2018 18:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Videos,Toyota,Coupe,PerformanceJust listen to the new turbo inline-sixContinue reading Toyota Supra captured on video testing at the 'Ring Toyota Supra captured on video testing at the 'Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SsangYong Turismo updated with new look for 2018

  26-07-2018 18:45
  
  James Brodie2018-07-26 18:10
  Huge seven-seat SsangYong Turismo MPV gains a more up to date design, and is on sale nowSsangYong has updated the Turismo MPV once again, this being the second time the Korean firm’s large seven seater has been refreshed since hitting the UK market in 2013.
  This time round, the design updates are intended to bring the Turismo more in line with the firm’s latest launches, such as the new Rexton and Musso pick-up truck. 
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• Former UAW top aide alleges ex-UAW president Dennis Williams directed officials to misappropriate funds, report says

  26-07-2018 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Federal investigators have reportedly connected recently retired UAW President Dennis Williams to a corruption probe in the widening union-FCA scandal.
  
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• 2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante Spyder First Drive Review | Cheating the wind

  26-07-2018 18:20
  
  Filed under:Lamborghini,First Drives,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceThe ultimate no-compromise supercar from Lamborghini.Continue reading 2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante Spyder First Drive Review | Cheating the wind2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante Spyder First Drive Review | Cheating the windoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Thailand gives Nissan and Honda incentives to make hybrids

  26-07-2018 18:14
  The Thai government this week formally agreed to incentivise two major investments in the country's automotive sector, worth a combined THB16.78bn (US$505m), after delays of almost a year.
  
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• BAIC starts X25 production in South Africa

  26-07-2018 18:07
  China's Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC) began production at its newly built car assembly plant in South Africa this week.
  
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• Franky Zapata stalks a Lamborghini from the sky in new Flyboard Air video

  26-07-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News,Emerging Technologies,GadgetsIt claims he traveled 103.4 miles per hour.Continue reading Franky Zapata stalks a Lamborghini from the sky in new Flyboard Air video Franky Zapata stalks a Lamborghini from the sky in new Flyboard Air video originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• South Korea hydrogen vehicle sales start in 2019

  26-07-2018 17:42
  Mass sales of hydrogen powered vehicles were expected to start in South Korea next year after the government announced it would soon ease regulations on the production and transportation of the fuel.
  
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• Lamborghini Aventador SVJ sets Nurburgring lap record

  26-07-2018 17:35
  
  Filed under:Lamborghini,Coupe,SupercarsFor production cars, at least.Continue reading Lamborghini Aventador SVJ sets Nurburgring lap record Lamborghini Aventador SVJ sets Nurburgring lap record originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1980 BMW 528i

  26-07-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive HistoryA rare example of a late-production BMW E12 5-Series, spotted in a San Francisco Bay Area self-service wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1980 BMW 528i Junkyard Gem: 1980 BMW 528i originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler to split business into cars, trucks, mobility units

  26-07-2018 16:34
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-BenzContinue reading Daimler to split business into cars, trucks, mobility units Daimler to split business into cars, trucks, mobility units originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mazda CX-8 2018 review

  26-07-2018 15:47
  
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  The new Mazda CX-8 is an impressive seven-seat SUV, it's just a shame it won't be coming to the UKMazda hasn’t offered a seven-seater vehicle in the UK since the Mazda 5 MPV was dropped in 2015. So, you may be surprised to learn that on the other side of the world, Australian parents are spoilt with the choice of two.
  The CX-8 SUV has just been released down-under – grabbed from Mazda’s home country of Japan as a slightl
  
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• It started with a kiss: How EU's Juncker wooed Trump to hold off on tariffs

  26-07-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalTurnabout took 'a lot of love' and a photo of Patton's grave.Continue reading It started with a kiss: How EU's Juncker wooed Trump to hold off on tariffs It started with a kiss: How EU's Juncker wooed Trump to hold off on tariffs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Daimler is splitting itself into three pieces

  26-07-2018 15:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Daimler unveiled a new corporate structure on Thursday designed to give its trucks, mobility services and Mercedes-Benz car division greater scope to chase growth in an era when carmakers prepare to launch fleets of autonomous cars.
  
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• Toyota to start mass production of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles

  26-07-2018 14:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Technology,HydrogenMirai is hand-built now; company will lower cost of fuel cell stacks, too.Continue reading Toyota to start mass production of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles Toyota to start mass production of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 08:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Ford F-150 Limited gets Raptor power with 3.5L EcoBoost option

  26-07-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Ford,TruckLuxury, meet power.Continue reading 2019 Ford F-150 Limited gets Raptor power with 3.5L EcoBoost option 2019 Ford F-150 Limited gets Raptor power with 3.5L EcoBoost option originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jul 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A nightmare day of earnings in Detroit

  26-07-2018 14:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM and FCA reported weak earnings, with both reining in profit forecasts for the year. That sparked sharp sell-offs of their stocks. Then it really got ugly when Ford posted its results.
  
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• Mercedes A-Class sedan to be launched end-2018

  26-07-2018 13:36
  Mercedes-Benz is to launch its A-Class Sedan at the end of 2018. The car also receives a world premiere at the Paris Show in October.
  
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• France to tow EC diesel line - Louis Schweitzer

  26-07-2018 13:33
  Former Renault chairman and French Prime Minister, Louis Schweitzer, says he cannot envisage Paris taking a contrary stance to that of the European Commission (EC) surrounding the future of diesel.
  
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• France to toe EC diesel line - Louis Schweitzer

  26-07-2018 13:33
  Former Renault chairman and French Prime Minister, Louis Schweitzer, says he cannot envisage Paris taking a contrary stance to that of the European Commission (EC) surrounding the future of diesel.
  
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• Why Nissan's profits are slipping

  26-07-2018 13:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan reported a 29 percent decline in operating profit in the most recent quarter as foreign exchange rate losses and rising commodity costs combine with falling sales in the United States and Europe.
  
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• Mazda CX-5 updated with revised engines and tech for 2018

  26-07-2018 13:02
  
  James Brodie2018-07-26 12:05
  Mazda’s best selling car in Britain - the CX-5 - gets an automatic petrol and a more powerful diesel engineThe Mazda CX-5 line-up has been updated in Britain, with a revised 2.2-litre diesel engine, additional standard equipment, plus the introduction of automatic gearboxes on petrol engines.
  This isn’t a facelift – the updates are minor, with the only cosmetic updates being new 19-inch wheels and an updated Soul Red metallic paint. The second-gener
  
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• Porsche 918 Spyder - Best Hypercars

  26-07-2018 13:00
  A technological feast with awesome performance, the 918 Spyder was even cheap by hypercar standards at 'only' £650k
  
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• Pagani Huayra BC - Best Hypercars

  26-07-2018 13:00
  Pagani's show-stopper mixes incredible looks with savage performance
  
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• Mercedes-AMG ONE - Best Hypercars

  26-07-2018 13:00
  Mercedes-AMG’s ONE uses a modified version of the engine found in Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 racing car
  
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• McLaren Senna - Best Hypercars

  26-07-2018 13:00
  
  It's not the most powerful car in our list, but light weight and advanced aerodynamics put the Senna in the hyper club
  
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• McLaren F1 - Best Hypercars

  26-07-2018 13:00
  
  The car that created the hypercar class, the McLaren F1 remains a hard act to beat
  
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• Koenigsegg Agera RS - Best Hypercars

  26-07-2018 13:00
  
  Swedish hypercar brand Koenigsegg does things its own way, and it's own way is very, very fast
  
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• GMA T.33 - Best Hypercars

  26-07-2018 13:00
  Designed by the creator of the McLaren F1, this T.33 uses a Cosworth-built V12 engine
  
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