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• Taxonomy Test 2

  30-07-2018 22:51
  
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• Harley-Davidson shows off adventure, streetfighter and cruiser motorcycle concepts

  30-07-2018 22:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorcycle,Concept Cars,Electric,Future,Off-Road,PerformanceAlong with a massive push into electric bikes starting in 2019.Continue reading Harley-Davidson shows off adventure, streetfighter and cruiser motorcycle concepts Harley-Davidson shows off adventure, streetfighter and cruiser motorcycle concepts originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why this 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will sell for at least $45 million

  30-07-2018 18:55
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Auctions,Automotive History,ClassicsBeing one of just 36 ever built is just the tip of the gelato cone.Continue reading Why this 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will sell for at least $45 million Why this 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will sell for at least $45 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda Miata RF gets price bump for 2019

  30-07-2018 18:10
  
  Filed under:Mazda,ConvertibleThat extra power is worth the higher price.Continue reading Mazda Miata RF gets price bump for 2019 Mazda Miata RF gets price bump for 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes recalls V12 G-Wagens for hitting unsafe speeds — in reverse

  30-07-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadThey're at high risk of a rollover if you exceed 16 mph in reverse.Continue reading Mercedes recalls V12 G-Wagens for hitting unsafe speeds — in reverse Mercedes recalls V12 G-Wagens for hitting unsafe speeds — in reverse originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SAIC-Volkswagen to establish Audi division

  30-07-2018 17:51
  SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Company, a joint venture between Shanghai-based SAIC Motor and Volkswagen, plans to set up a separate division for the production and sale of Audi models in China, according to local reports.
  
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• Suzuki Vitara SUV gets subtle facelift and new engines for 2018

  30-07-2018 16:57
  
  James Brodie2018-07-30 16:10
  Suzuki's Vitara gains Boosterjet power, a design refresh and new customisation options ahead of September launchThe Suzuki Vitara has been updated with subtle design revisions, new engines and new standard safety technology as part of a mild 2019 model year facelift for the Nissan Juke and SsangYong Tivoli rival.
  From a design standpoint, changes are slight and subtle. There’s a redesigned front grille with vertical slats, while the lower section
  
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• Dealer Profile: Waylands Automotive - Motor Trader

  30-07-2018 16:55 via motortrader.com
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  Dealer Profile: Waylands Automotive
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  In November 2017, just 16 months after stepping down from his role as CEO at Ridgeway following the sale of the group to Marshall for £106.9m, John O'Hanlon launched Waylands Automotive with the acquisition of a Volvo franchise in Reading. O'Hanlon ...
  
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• Audi teases PB 18 E-Tron electric supercar concept

  30-07-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Audi,Coupe,Concept Cars,Electric,Performance,SupercarsIt's a supercar with technology inspired by the Le Mans-winning R18 E-Tron.Continue reading Audi teases PB 18 E-Tron electric supercar concept Audi teases PB 18 E-Tron electric supercar concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Land Rover trademarks ‘Road Rover’ name, could be a new model line

  30-07-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,Crossover,Electric,Future,Luxury,Off-RoadRumors posit an all-electric, high-riding wagon twinned with the coming Jaguar XJR.Continue reading Land Rover trademarks ‘Road Rover’ name, could be a new model line Land Rover trademarks ‘Road Rover’ name, could be a new model line originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi PB18 e-tron EV supercar concept teased for Pebble Beach

  30-07-2018 16:14
  
  James Brodie2018-07-30 15:20
  Audi warming up for reveal of e-tron electric SUV with a fresh all-electric design study coming to the Monterey Car WeekAudi is readying an all-new concept car for the 2018 Monterey Car Week, which will be revealed on 23 August on California’s Laguna Seca racing circuit.
  Named PB18 e-tron, Audi’s latest creation is billed as a fresh supercar concept, and it’ll be all-electric too.
  • Best electric cars on sale 2018
  The PB18 e-tron – PB sta
  
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• Tesla-branded surfboard sells out in less than a day

  30-07-2018 15:45
  
  Filed under:Green,TeslaThe carbon-fiber board will be built by Lost Surfboards.Continue reading Tesla-branded surfboard sells out in less than a day Tesla-branded surfboard sells out in less than a day originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SUVs drive up European car market

  30-07-2018 15:36
  A market review of the European car market by JATO shows that first-half sales were driven by the continued boom in SUV sales and strong demand across the region.
  
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• Potential US tariff on auto parts imports credit negative for suppliers: Moody's

  30-07-2018 15:36
  The US imposing tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts would be broadly credit negative for parts manufacturers that are part of a global supply chain, Moody's Investors Service said in a new report.
  
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• Investors want answers about Marchionne’s final days

  30-07-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Chrysler,FiatFiat Chrysler was reportedly kept in the dark about his illness.Continue reading Investors want answers about Marchionne’s final daysInvestors want answers about Marchionne’s final daysoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Does Ford want new AV operation to function like a tech startup?

  30-07-2018 15:09
  Ford's decision to makes its autonomous-driving business a semi-autonomous operation in downtown Detroit, separate from corporate HQ in Dearborn, is because the automaker hopes Ford Autonomous Vehicles may function more like a tech startup than an automaker, and be especially rewarding to shareholders and employees, extremetech.com said. Ford could establish a tracking stock and/or spin off the company, it added.
  
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• 2019 Lexus ES 350 starts at just $550 more than outgoing model

  30-07-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Lexus,Sedan,Hybrid,LuxuryMore power, better fuel economy, new F Sport model, and ES 350h buyers save $510.Continue reading 2019 Lexus ES 350 starts at just $550 more than outgoing model 2019 Lexus ES 350 starts at just $550 more than outgoing model originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault-Nissan Alliance global sales up 5.1% in H1 2018

  30-07-2018 14:31
  Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, the automotive alliance, has announced that combined unit sales at its member companies rose 5.1% to a new record of 5,538,530 vehicles in the six months to 30 June 2018.
  
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• Global automaking countries plot a response to Trump tariff threats

  30-07-2018 14:30
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalBut coordinating a strategy 'quickly becomes fiendishly difficult.'Continue reading Global automaking countries plot a response to Trump tariff threats Global automaking countries plot a response to Trump tariff threats originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF records H1 adjusted operating profit down to EUR1.1bn

  30-07-2018 13:47
  ZF has posted first-half adjusted operating profit down from EUR1.2bn (US$1.4bn) to EUR1.1bn, while sales rose to EUR18.7bn.
  
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• Best hot hatchbacks - pictures

  30-07-2018 13:45
  Best hot hatchbacks you can buy now
  
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• Teijin Frontier to acquire auto interior materials specialist JH Ziegler

  30-07-2018 13:11
  Teijin Frontier, the Teijin Group's fibre and products converting company, announced it had agreed to acquire JH Ziegler, a leading supplier of automotive interior materials in Germany, at a cost of approximately EUR125m.
  
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• Automotive Professional Body Responds to Germany's Call for Stricter Electric Vehicle Training - FE News

  30-07-2018 13:06 via fenews.co.uk
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  Automotive Professional Body Responds to Germany's Call for Stricter Electric Vehicle Training
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  A paper released last week by a leading German automotive training technology developer, Lucas-Nuelle, has received support from the UK-based and international automotive Professional Body, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), for electric ...and more »
  
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• Webasto appoints Franz-Josef Kortum as chairman

  30-07-2018 12:34
  Webasto has elected Franz-Josef Kortüm as chairman succeeding Werner Baier.
  
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• JLR updates Range Rover with new diesel and driver assistance

  30-07-2018 12:34
  Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover has updated its premium Range Rover line with a new engine and more driver assistance items.
  
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• BMW to raise prices in China due to tariffs

  30-07-2018 12:34
  BMW is to raise prices in China on the back of higher import tariffs levied on vehicles shipped there from the US.
  
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• BorgWarner Q2 net earnings up 28% to US$272m

  30-07-2018 12:05
  BorgWarner has posted second-quarter net earnings up 28% to US$272m, while net sales rose 13% to US$2.7bn.
  
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• Endeavour Automotive takes on London EV Company franchise in Chiswick - AM

  30-07-2018 11:56 via am-online.com
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  Endeavour Automotive takes on London EV Company franchise in Chiswick
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  Endeavour Automotive has taken on the London EV Company (LEVC) hybrid taxi franchise in Chiswick. Endeavour is one of the largest Volvo dealer groups in the UK and LEVC has the same parent company as the Swedish-brand - chinese manufacturer ...
  Endeavour Automotive sells electric TX taxi in West LondonMotor Traderall 3 news articles »
  
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• Highways England to test “in-vehicle signage” on A2 and M2

  30-07-2018 11:50
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-07-30 14:25
  Trial for connected and autonomous vehicles will display road signs on screens inside carsMotorway gantries and road signs could one day be replaced by in-car digital screens, after Highways England announced it is to trial new “in-vehicle signage” systems.
  The project will see “information that would traditionally be shown on roadside signs, such as speed limits” sent over the air to screens inside cars. Highways England thinks the move wil
  
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• Electric bikes and micro vehicles could replace vans

  30-07-2018 10:17
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-07-30 09:30
  Department for Transport says “a wave” of electric cargo bikes, vans, and micro vehicles could replace vans in UK citiesThe traditional sight of a white, diesel-powered delivery van dropping off online shopping orders could look very different in the future, after the Government announced “plans to transform last-mile deliveries”.
  The rise of online shopping has led to a surge in the number of vans on UK roads, with a 4.7 per cent increase i
  
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• New Citroën C3 Aircross: make it personal (Sponsored)

  30-07-2018 10:07
  
  2018-08-01 09:30
  With a staggering 85 personalisation options, you can make your Citroën C3 Aircross as individual as you are
  Small SUVs are hot property at the moment, so it takes something very special to stand out in a crowded market. The award-winning Citroën C3 Aircross is just such a model, blending stylish design with huge scope for customisation - and the clever thinking for which Citroën is world-renowned.
  The funky Citroën C3 Aircross will certainly stand out in any
  
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• New Citroën C3 Aircross: Behind the scenes (Sponsored)

  30-07-2018 10:04
  
  2018-08-01 09:30
  Ever wondered what goes into making a promotional film? We reveal allA lot of hard work goes into making the films we watch at the cinema, on TV and online, whether they’re comedies or dramas, or shorter pieces promoting or advertising a product. The whole process can be a logistical nightmare, especially where cars are involved. But as our promotional film crew discovered, the award-winning New Citroën C3 Aircross is a joy to work with.
  When shooting cars, film crews
  
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• Waymo, Walmart partnership aims to boost acceptance of self-driving cars

  30-07-2018 06:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Waymo is expanding its early rider program in Arizona to include self-driving rides for everyday tasks such as grocery shopping and hotel stays, taking the next step in acclimating a wary public to autonomous technology.
  
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• Used vehicle sales are making the difference for public dealership groups

  30-07-2018 06:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  While new-vehicle sales are flattening and margins are tighter, used-vehicle sales are making up the difference.
  
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• U.S.-EU tariff talks avoid 'third rail'

  30-07-2018 06:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Trade experts say vested interests on both sides benefit sufficiently from the status quo and aren't ready to give up their protection from foreign competition.
  
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• The quotable Sergio Marcihonne

  30-07-2018 06:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sergio Marchionne launched juicy quotes with a damn-the-torpedoes gusto rare in the corporate world. Here are some of his most famous broadsides and observations.
  
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• Suppliers are looking for young workers to grow and replace retirees

  30-07-2018 06:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  As work increases and unemployment falls, auto suppliers are struggling to find the workers they need.
  
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• Sales of certified pre-owned vehicles on the rise in first half of 2018

  30-07-2018 06:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Industry sales of certified pre-owned vehicles bounced back in the first half, rising 3.3 percent, after a flat performance in 2017.
  
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• Mike Manley's path to the top took smarts, ambition and discipline

  30-07-2018 06:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mike Manley's history working in dealerships in the U.K. and later with FCA's dealers gives him an advantage as he succeeds Sergio Marchionne as CEO of FCA.
  
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• Financial outlook sours for GM, Ford and FCA

  30-07-2018 06:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Not since the Great Recession have the Detroit 3 automakers given so bleak a financial outlook as they did last week, though unlike a decade ago, all three remain solidly profitable.
  
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• Buick most at risk for GM if Trump implements vehicle tariffs

  30-07-2018 06:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nine years after surviving General Motors' bankruptcy restructuring to the surprise of many, Buick once again finds itself in a precarious situation.
  
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• Auto industry races to fund high-tech startups

  30-07-2018 06:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  The auto industry is in a race to fund high-tech startups in search of the Next Big Thing.
  
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