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• TRAVERSE CITY CONFERENCE: GM brings back iconic 1960s Tripower name

  31-07-2018 23:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  For the first time since the mid-1960s, GM will have a Tripower engine in its lineup, due in the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. Tripower refers to a suite of technologies that boosts horsepower and fuel economy.
  
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• Why nobody wants to talk about Trump's tariffs

  31-07-2018 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  At one of the largest automotive business conferences in North America -- the CAR Management Briefing Seminars -- there's one glaring omission in the discussions. Tariffs.
  
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• TRAVERSE CITY CONFERENCE: Big tariff costs would drag down sales, analyst says

  31-07-2018 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Proposed tariffs on imported vehicles could increase vehicle prices by up to $6,000, says IHS's Michael Robinet.
  
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• Dwayne Johnson gifts stunt double lifted Ford F-150

  31-07-2018 22:13
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,VideosThe two have been working together in Hollywood for 17 years.Continue reading Dwayne Johnson gifts stunt double lifted Ford F-150 Dwayne Johnson gifts stunt double lifted Ford F-150 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai Palisade three-row crossover interior spied for the first time

  31-07-2018 22:08
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Hyundai,Crossover,SUVIt's based on the Grandmaster concept.Continue reading Hyundai Palisade three-row crossover interior spied for the first time Hyundai Palisade three-row crossover interior spied for the first time originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aptiv to partner with Hertz on autonomous fleets; Q2 operating earnings rise

  31-07-2018 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automotive tech supplier Aptiv has entered a partnership with Hertz to cooperate on implementing fleets of autonomous vehicles, starting with a pilot program of an initial 75 vehicles in Las Vegas, to launch this fall.
  
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• TRAVERSE CITY CONFERENCE: GM stands by combustion engines -- for now

  31-07-2018 21:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors will continue to invest in new internal combustion engine technologies and hybrid systems as it strives to one day exclusively offer zero-emissions vehicles.
  
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• Cities retool the mobility world

  31-07-2018 20:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  The auto industry faces a new wave of regulations as cities trying to combat rising congestion and pollution become more assertive in shaping the ways their residents move about.
  
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• Vauxhall GT X Experimental concept teased

  31-07-2018 20:16
  
  Richard Ingram2018-07-31 23:00
  Vauxhall’s new concept car has been teased ahead of full reveal – previewing a ‘daring’ new design language for Vauxhall brandVauxhall has teased its ‘daring’ new design language via a covered version of the forthcoming GT X Experimental concept car. Bosses say it embraces the brand’s core values – hinting towards a production model for the ‘mid-2020s’.
  The first image comes exactly one year after PSA Peug
  
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• 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR chassis No. 9 going up for auction

  31-07-2018 20:03
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Auctions,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceThe car could sell for more than $5 million.Continue reading 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR chassis No. 9 going up for auction 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR chassis No. 9 going up for auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Jeep Wrangler Moab spied near FCA headquarters?

  31-07-2018 19:51
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadBlacked-out trim and aggressive tires make this Moab look legit.Continue reading 2019 Jeep Wrangler Moab spied near FCA headquarters? 2019 Jeep Wrangler Moab spied near FCA headquarters? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Mazda 6 gains Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in September

  31-07-2018 19:31
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Infotainment,SedanOwners can get already-purchased cars upgraded as well.Continue reading 2018 Mazda 6 gains Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in September 2018 Mazda 6 gains Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in September originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Traverse City Conference: Local company backed by Faurecia develops energy-efficient seats activated by sitting down

  31-07-2018 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  A northern Michigan company, with backing by French supplier Faurecia, is working on an advanced energy-saving seat heating and cooling system that could be ready for production in 2021.
  
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• Toyota unveils next iteration of fuel-cell semi truck

  31-07-2018 18:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,HydrogenRange has improved from 200 miles to more than 300.Continue reading Toyota unveils next iteration of fuel-cell semi truck Toyota unveils next iteration of fuel-cell semi truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 12:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Prince Harry’s Audi RS6 Avant up for sale

  31-07-2018 18:45
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Audi,Wagon,Luxury,PerformanceHigh-performance royal carriage whisked Meghan into Harry's arms.Continue reading Prince Harry’s Audi RS6 Avant up for sale Prince Harry’s Audi RS6 Avant up for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW recalls 106,000 cars in South Korea

  31-07-2018 18:41
  BMW Korea is recalling over 106,000 cars after a group of customers filed a lawsuit against it and one of its local dealers over faulty parts that allegedly led to engine fires.
  
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• Autoblog's new rating system launches

  31-07-2018 18:30
  
  Filed under:Car BuyingThis is how we rate the cars we test drive.Continue readingAutoblog's new rating system launchesAutoblog's new rating system launches originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New MINI Clubman City trim unveiled

  31-07-2018 18:28
  
  Alex Ingram2018-08-01 09:00
  Entry-level Clubman City trim aimed a fleet users, introducing emissions friendly engines for BiK appealMINI has released the new Clubman City: a new entry-level trim for the Clubman line-up. Aimed at fleet users, it introduces new engines to the compact estate’s line-up which are designed to deliver Benefit In Kind-friendly CO2 emissions figures.
  Engine choices include a pair of 1.5-litre three-cylinder engines - one petrol, one diesel. The petrol produces 101b
  
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• World's fastest road cars - pictures

  31-07-2018 17:45
  Pictures of the world's fastest road cars
  
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• The world's fastest road cars - pictures

  31-07-2018 17:45
  Pictures of the world's fastest road cars
  
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• Nissan's new audible warning reminds parents not to leave kids in hot cars

  31-07-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,Nissan,Safety,TechnologyOn average, 1 child dies every 10 days due to in-car heatstroke in the U.S.Continue reading Nissan's new audible warning reminds parents not to leave kids in hot cars Nissan's new audible warning reminds parents not to leave kids in hot cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best cheap hot hatchbacks - pictures

  31-07-2018 17:30
  Pictures of the best cheap hot hatchbacks
  
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• Auto industry would need $7.6B in aid to offset tariffs, U.S. Chamber says

  31-07-2018 17:10
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalIt's based on Trump's proposed $12 billion aid package for farmers.Continue reading Auto industry would need $7.6B in aid to offset tariffs, U.S. Chamber says Auto industry would need $7.6B in aid to offset tariffs, U.S. Chamber says originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford readying a compact pickup by 2022, report says

  31-07-2018 16:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford will introduce a compact pickup in the U.S. by 2022, according to Automobile, which says the small pickup will be a unibody vehicle based off the next-generation Focus platform.
  
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• New Skoda Karoq Scout breaks cover ahead of Paris Motor Show

  31-07-2018 16:30
  
  James Brodie2018-07-31 15:30
  Skoda Karoq SUV gets the Scout treatment with three all-wheel-drive drivetrains and some off-road stylingSkoda has confirmed a new member of the Karoq line-up is on the way in the form of the Karoq Scout – a tougher, more rugged version of its Nissan Qashqai rival, which will make its full debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.
  Joining Skoda’s Scout ranks alongside jacked up versions of the larger Kodiaq and the Octavia estate, the Karoq Scout features
  
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• BMW drops subscription prices

  31-07-2018 15:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW said it is offering a new lower-price tier in its vehicle subscription program, which allows members to switch out vehicles for a monthly fee.
  
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• Honda raises full-year profit forecast, helped by weaker yen

  31-07-2018 15:47
  Honda has raised its profit outlook as stronger sales in the US have helped it post a gain of 11% in quarterly operating profit (fiscal first quarter ended 30 June) to 299.3 billion yen, beating analyst estimates.
  
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• 2019 Ford Ranger to get blind-spot detection for trailers, too

  31-07-2018 15:45
  
  Filed under:Ford,Technology,TruckYou can store measurements for up to three trailers.Continue reading 2019 Ford Ranger to get blind-spot detection for trailers, too 2019 Ford Ranger to get blind-spot detection for trailers, too originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aptiv posts Q2 net income down 2% to US$291m

  31-07-2018 15:39
  Aptiv has reported second-quarter net income of US$291m, down 2% from the comparable period last year, while revenue rose 12% to US$3.7bn.
  
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• Genesis cars win accolades, offer value — so why are sales so bad?

  31-07-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Audi,BMW,Cadillac,Hyundai,Land Rover,Lexus,Mercedes-Benz,Porsche,Volvo,Sedan,Luxury,GenesisContinue reading Genesis cars win accolades, offer value — so why are sales so bad? Genesis cars win accolades, offer value — so why are sales so bad? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 20 cars made in unexpected countries

  31-07-2018 15:05
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Audi,BMW,Cadillac,Hyundai,Land Rover,Lexus,Mercedes-Benz,Porsche,Volvo,Sedan,Luxury,GenesisCar-producing countries may include Germany, Japan, South Korea, and of course, the United States. But those aren't the only places where cars sold in America are built. Here then is our list of 20 cars and SUVs assembled in unexpected places.Continue reading 20 cars made in unexpected countries 20 cars made in unexpected countries originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31
  
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• Panasonic sees Tesla battery profit by October

  31-07-2018 14:57
  Panasonic on Tuesday said it expects its battery business with Tesla to contribute to profit from the second half of its business year, as volume production of Model 3 cars increases.
  
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• Denso sees JPY70-80bn yen hit from US import restrictions - reports

  31-07-2018 14:57
  Denso said on Tuesday it expects to take a hit of up to JPY80bn (US$719m) this year if the US raises auto tariffs, Reuters reported, citing Japanese media.
  
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• Digital keys present new threats and renewed automotive security concerns - ITProPortal

  31-07-2018 14:31 via itproportal.com
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  Digital keys present new threats and renewed automotive security concerns
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  Cars were originally designed to be isolated systems mechanically operating autonomously in a segregated network environment. Naturally, previous development and testing efforts were focused on ensuring the integrity and reliability of safety-critical ...and more »
  
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• Used Audi A5 Coupe review

  31-07-2018 14:28
  
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  Image 1 of 7 31 Jul, 2018 1:30pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the A5 Coupe, covering the A5 Coupe Mk1 (2007-2017)When Audi launched its first coupe in 1969, it sold just over 30,000 examples during a seven-year run. The 100 Coupe S was stylish and expensive, despite having only a 115bhp 1.9-litre petrol engine.
  When the A5 arrived in 2008, Audi expected to achieve rather more in terms of sales success with a car that was offered with an array of excellent petrol
  
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• BMW to build billion-dollar car factory in Hungary

  31-07-2018 14:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,BMWIt'll crank out 150,000 vehicles per year.Continue reading BMW to build billion-dollar car factory in Hungary BMW to build billion-dollar car factory in Hungary originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ break the Nurburgring lap record

  31-07-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Lamborghini,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsSpecial-edition coupe takes the mantle back from the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.Continue reading Watch the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ break the Nurburgring lap record Watch the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ break the Nurburgring lap record originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Interview - ex-Renault CEO Louis Schweitzer

  31-07-2018 13:58
  Among a long list of French industrialists treading a familiar path through Paris' elite business universities, is Louis Schweitzer, whose storied and glittering career takes in a breathtaking canter through the rarefied air of the country's very top jobs. Simon Warburton spoke to him on the fringes of the recent Forum on the European Automotive Industry (FEAL) in Lille.
  
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• BMW to build new plant in Hungary

  31-07-2018 13:40
  BMW is to build a new manufacturing facility in Hungary, close to the town of Debrecen.
  
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• New Mexican turbo factory to meet North American demand

  31-07-2018 13:30
  Chinese turbocharger specialist BMTS Technology is to open a new factory in Saltillo, in the Mexican state of Coahuila, to meet increased demand from automakers in North America.
  
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• Daimler selects Solace for Mercedes Me app technology

  31-07-2018 13:30
  Daimler has selected Solace to provide the technology powering its Mercedes Me app and associated services by streaming information between vehicles and back-end applications.
  
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• Malaysia considering restrictions on auto imports

  31-07-2018 13:12
  Malaysia's newly-elected prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, said his government was considering introducing new restrictions on car imports to help nurture the country's "infant" domestic automotive industry.
  
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• Volkswagen names new brand COO

  31-07-2018 12:19
  Ralf Brandstatter, 49, the Volkswagen brand's board level head of procurement, has been named chief operating officer (COO) of the brand from 1 August, 2018.
  
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• Production for UK market plunges 47% in June

  31-07-2018 12:19
  Although UK car production for export markets held up in June, production for the UK domestic market was some 47.2% down on last year's pace.
  
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• SEAT brings digital dials to its Arona and Ibiza lineups

  31-07-2018 12:17
  
  Alex Ingram2018-07-31 11:30
  The SEAT Arona is the first car in its class to feature a digital display, with the Ibiza supermini also getting the techSEAT has announced that its Digital Cockpit technology will make its debut on the Arona compact crossover and the Ibiza supermini.
  The new tech replaces the traditional analogue speedometer and rev counter with a 10.25-inch screen, which can be customised to display a range of driving, navigation and infotainment functions.
  The tech has been offered
  
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• Best screwdriver sets 2023

  31-07-2018 12:15
  Our tests reveal the best ’drivers to turn to for car work
  
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• Britain boosts commercial vehicle output in June as YTD slows

  31-07-2018 12:10
  British commercial vehicle manufacturing grew 6.1% in June with 7,769 vehicles leaving production lines, according to the data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• Best screwdriver sets 2023 - pictures

  31-07-2018 11:45
  Pictures of best screwdrivers sets
  
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• Best screwdriver sets: 2021 group test - pictures

  31-07-2018 11:45
  Pictures of best screwdrivers
  
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• New Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2018 review

  31-07-2018 10:32
  
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  Image 1 of 36 1 Aug, 2018 (All day)Sean Carson
  The prototype blew us away, but now we try production Aston Martin DBS Superleggera. Is it the real deal?We’ve already tasted Aston’s new DBS Superleggera super-GT car in prototype form and were impressed with its potential. So we’re glad to report that the production version of the British company’s new brute has built on that further still.
  In many respects, a GT is defined by its engine; the DB
  
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