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• Diess received memo about fallout from VW emissions violations, report says

  24-08-2018 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess was given a memorandum warning the company might face legal action in the U.S. over the use of illegal software to skirt emissions in cars just days before the scandal broke, a German broadcaster reported Friday.
  
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• Bugatti Divo revealed, all 40 are already spoken for

  24-08-2018 22:15
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Bugatti,Coupe,Lightweight,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsIt can whip it good around the Nardo circuit 8 seconds faster than a Chiron.Continue reading Bugatti Divo revealed, all 40 are already spoken for Bugatti Divo revealed, all 40 are already spoken for originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hennessey F5 reveals 1,600-hp billet-aluminum twin-turbo V8

  24-08-2018 22:05
  
  Filed under:Coupe,Performance,SupercarsIf needed, more power may be added to hit 301-mph top speed.Continue reading Hennessey F5 reveals 1,600-hp billet-aluminum twin-turbo V8 Hennessey F5 reveals 1,600-hp billet-aluminum twin-turbo V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition brings Gulf Oil livery to the street

  24-08-2018 22:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsIn honor of the 1968 and 1969 victories at Le Mans by chassis 1075.Continue reading 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition brings Gulf Oil livery to the street 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition brings Gulf Oil livery to the street originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Anti-hail cannons are apparently a thing and VW will stop using them

  24-08-2018 20:43
  
  Filed under:VolkswagenFarmers near plant in Puebla, Mexico, complained.Continue reading Anti-hail cannons are apparently a thing and VW will stop using them Anti-hail cannons are apparently a thing and VW will stop using them originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo to open U.S. training center for dealers

  24-08-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  One of the fastest-growing automotive brands in the U.S. plans a training center #8212; Volvo Cars University #8212; in South Carolina, with a focus on technical and service training, and career development for employees.
  
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• Kalashnikov unveils electric car prototype with a retro Soviet-era body

  24-08-2018 19:54
  
  Filed under:GreenYes, that Kalashnikov. As in the AK-47.Continue reading Kalashnikov unveils electric car prototype with a retro Soviet-era body Kalashnikov unveils electric car prototype with a retro Soviet-era body originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rover Land Rover, come on over

  24-08-2018 18:41
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ownership,Land Rover,SUVWho's a good boy? Up! Up! Good boy. Down. Good boy! Here's a treat.Continue reading Rover Land Rover, come on over Rover Land Rover, come on over originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Land Rover Pet Packs make it easier for dogs in cars

  24-08-2018 18:41
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ownership,Land Rover,SUVWho's a good boy? Up! Up! Good boy. Down. Good boy! Here's a treat.Continue reading Land Rover Pet Packs make it easier for dogs in cars Land Rover Pet Packs make it easier for dogs in cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Acura fortifies NSX chassis for 2019

  24-08-2018 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Acura's electrified NSX supercar is back for the 2019 model year with a modified chassis and software tuning along with new tires #8212; changes that the automaker says improves responsiveness.
  
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• Jaguar I-Pace sets Laguna Seca record, virtually matches Tesla Model S P100D

  24-08-2018 17:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Jaguar,Tesla,Green Driving,Crossover,Electric,LuxuryWatch the onboard footage with Randy Pobst at the helm.Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace sets Laguna Seca record, virtually matches Tesla Model S P100D Jaguar I-Pace sets Laguna Seca record, virtually matches Tesla Model S P100D originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• JLR testing trust in autonomous cars with googly eyed pods

  24-08-2018 17:19
  
  James Brodie2018-08-28 00:01
  Peeping pods may not look bothered by humans, but may hold the key to gaining human trust in AVsJaguar Land Rover has enlisted the help of some unconventional looking new employees – googly eyed autonomous pods, which are being used to gauge how pedestrians behave around autonomous vehicles.
  The funny looking eyes are actually a vital component of the pods, as determining how much information autonomous cars should share with human pedestrians is the key goal o
  
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• Bugatti Divo supercar is a sellout at $5.8 million each

  24-08-2018 17:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bugatti sold all 40 examples of the $5.8 million Divo as soon as it showed the limited edition supercar to a small group of wealthy customers.
  
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• Mercedes film honors the first road trip, by the mother of the automobile

  24-08-2018 16:05
  
  Filed under:Videos,Mercedes-BenzBertha Benz was the first driver in the first car.Continue reading Mercedes film honors the first road trip, by the mother of the automobile Mercedes film honors the first road trip, by the mother of the automobile originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Kahn Vengeance 2018 review

  24-08-2018 16:02
  
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  New Kahn Vengeance 2018 review Based on an Aston Martin DB9, the Kahn Vengeance ‘Green Superhero’ costs £400,000. So is it worth it?It’s hard not to smirk when you first set eyes on the Kahn Vengeance. With its Hannibal Lecter front grille, comically blistered wheelarches and vast 21-inch wheels and tyres, it really is quite unique.
  But that smirk can easily turn into a full-blown attack of the giggles when y
  
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• Kalashnikov aims to add EVs alongside AK-47s

  24-08-2018 15:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kalashnikov, the maker of the AK-47 assault rifle, is the latest entry into the EV race with the CV-1, a retro-designed wagon. The model has a driving rangeof about 217 miles and is powered by an inverter developed by the company.
  
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• FTA calls for more clarity as UK leaves EU

  24-08-2018 14:54
  British logistics organisation, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) says it needs speedy progress on UK-European Union (EU) trade negotiations following the publication of London's Technical Notices concerning any potential no deal once the country leaves the Brussels club.
  
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• Mercedes EQ Silver Arrow electric concept revealed

  24-08-2018 14:29
  
  James Brodie2018-08-25 03:00
  New Merc EQ Silver Arrow concept is a 740bhp all-electric racer with retro inspiration; unveiled at Pebble BeachThis is the Mercedes EQ Silver Arrow. A futuristic take on the legendary W 125 Grand Prix racing car from 1937 that has been revealed at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California.
  The concept is fully electric and intended to highlight Merc’s new all-electric EQ brand, however, it can also be taken as confirmation that high-performance EVs
  
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• VW drops heavy hints it'll produce the Atlas Tanoak pickup

  24-08-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Truck,Concept Cars,FutureVolkswagen of America supposedly wants the truck, and has every reason toContinue reading VW drops heavy hints it'll produce the Atlas Tanoak pickup VW drops heavy hints it'll produce the Atlas Tanoak pickup originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford's Brexit frustration - the week

  24-08-2018 14:17
  Ford reportedly telling British politicians it would take "whatever action is needed" to protect its business over Brexit was the most-read story on just-auto this week, as the UK government, six months from the off, finally decided to issue some position papers to various industries outlining what is most likely to happen following an increasingly-likely 'no deal' departure from the EU.
  
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• Dealers mobilize to protect their margins from automaker subscription services

  24-08-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,BMW,Cadillac,GM,Lincoln,Mercedes-Benz,Porsche,Volvo,Car DealersFranchisees want to ensure they're not cut out of the revenue stream.Continue reading Dealers mobilize to protect their margins from automaker subscription servicesDealers mobilize to protect their margins from automaker subscription servicesoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Grab and SP team for Singapore EVs

  24-08-2018 13:54
  Grab is to bring in 200 new electric vehicles (EVs) and use SP's pervasive fast-charging network.
  
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• BASF and Grolman expand collaboration in Europe

  24-08-2018 13:54
  BASF and Gustav Grolman have strengthened their collaboration in Europe with the marketing of amine-based curing agents for the professional processing of epoxy resins.
  
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• Toyota group firms to form JV for self-driving tech, report says

  24-08-2018 13:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Four Toyota Motor Corp. group firms will form a joint venture to combine self-driving technologies to better compete with automotive component giants such as Bosch Group, the Nikkei business daily reported.
  
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• Fire at Tesla's Calif. facility leaves car plant undamaged

  24-08-2018 13:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  A fire broke out on the premises of Tesla's manufacturing complex in Fremont, Calif., causing no injuries or damage to the factory before it was extinguished.
  
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• China EV sales dominate in second quarter

  24-08-2018 12:38
  Unsurprisingly, given its 'new energy vehicles' policy, China dominated for sales of electric vehicles in the second quarter of 2018.
  
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• New Alfa Romeo baby SUV to lead brand’s new model boom

  24-08-2018 12:28
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-08-25 11:00
  Alfa Romeo’s new Audi Q3 rival will be joined by a larger flagship SUV, plus a new Giulietta hatch, 8C supercar and GTV coupeAlfa Romeo is planning to add two new SUVs to its expanding product line-up to bookend the popular Stelvio in the range, and both newcomers will be on sale in the next three years.
  The two new models will give the Italian brand almost complete coverage of the SUV market and will play a pivotal role in helping the marque achieve its targe
  
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• Hyundai Mobis invests in autonomous driving technology start-up

  24-08-2018 11:42
  Hyundai Mobis (Mobis) has agreed to invest KRW8bn (US$7.1m) in local start-up company StradVision which develops advanced software for object detection and recognition.
  
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• Northern Powergrid starts next substation phase

  24-08-2018 11:40
  Northern Powergrid has started the next phase to modernise and future-proof more than 860 of its substation controllers for smart grid solutions and applications.
  
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• Honda NSX updated for 2019 with revised chassis

  24-08-2018 11:08
  
  James Brodie2018-08-24 10:10
  Honda's hybrid NSX supercar is now two seconds quicker around Suzuka, and available in bright orange tooHonda has fettled the NSX supercar with a mild makeover for 2019, the latest iteration of the firm’s flagship going on sale in limited numbers in Britain early next year. 
  It’s a mechanical reshuffle with design tweaks kept to a minimum. The only changes you’ll spot from outside is a new upper front grille now colour-matched to the bodywork p
  
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• ‘The slow withdrawal of car dealers has already begun’

  24-08-2018 10:58
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-08-26 12:00
  Car dealerships are going the same way as defunct high street retailers, believes Mike RutherfordAt the centre and surroundings of the High Street you’ll see evidence of major retail outlets going or gone. Much of the talk has concentrated on deceased or depleted department store chains such as BHS and House of Fraser.
  But there are casualties among DIY retailers (Focus and Homebase) and in countless other areas – from Borders to Blockbuster, MFI to Ma
  
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• Dacia Duster vs Suzuki Ignis vs SsangYong Tivoli

  24-08-2018 10:55
  
  2018-08-27 11:00
  We test the rugged new Dacia Duster against the Suzuki Ignis and SsangYong TivoliIf you’re after an affordable SUV, you’ve never had more choice. The original Dacia Duster led the charge in many respects, offering no-frills motoring for very little cash – and now there’s a new model.
  While this Mk2 Duster has come of age, adding more technology and refinement into the mix, Dacia hasn’t lost its focus on affordability; the latest range starts from &p
  
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• Uber, Airbus said to be working on Japan's plans for flying cars

  24-08-2018 10:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japan is making a push to develop flying cars, enlisting companies including Uber, Airbus and a Toyota-backed startup in a government-led group to bring airborne vehicles to the country in the next decade, Bloomberg reported.
  
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• Portsmouth to install 50 charge points

  24-08-2018 10:31
  Portsmouth City Council in the South of the UK, plans to install around 50 charge points on 34 roads during the next few months after it became one of the first local authorities to receive funding from the government's Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV).
  
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• Waymo forms China subsidiary

  24-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Waymo set up a subsidiary in China, the latest sign of attempts by parent Alphabet to get back into the world's second-largest economy.
  
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• 2019 Acura NSX gets a refresh and an eye-catching new color

  24-08-2018 06:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Acura,Coupe,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceAcura pulled off the wraps at The Quail.Continue reading 2019 Acura NSX gets a refresh and an eye-catching new color 2019 Acura NSX gets a refresh and an eye-catching new color originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Ram 1500 eTorque First Drive Review | The un-hybrids

  24-08-2018 06:01
  
  Filed under:Green,RAM,First Drives,Truck,HybridContinue reading 2019 Ram 1500 eTorque First Drive Review | The un-hybrids 2019 Ram 1500 eTorque First Drive Review | The un-hybrids originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche revives design, engineering icon to mark 70th birthday

  24-08-2018 06:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  "Project Gold" is a one-of-a-kind rebuild of the 993-generation 911 Turbo. The 993 is the internal designation for the version of the Porsche 911 model made between 1994 and early 1998.
  
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• Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is a V12-powered carbon fiber flagship

  24-08-2018 06:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Lamborghini,Technology,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,Racing,SupercarsAnd the SVJ 63 is even more rarified.Continue reading Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is a V12-powered carbon fiber flagship Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is a V12-powered carbon fiber flagship originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi PB18 e-tron concept features movable driver's seating area

  24-08-2018 05:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi's latest concept -- its vision of the future and one that is not autonomous -- is based off the standard architecture of a midengine sports car, but is powered by a solid-state battery and three electric motors that can go from 0 to 60 mph in...
  
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• 1998 Porsche 911 Turbo 993 restored by Porsche to 'gold' standard

  24-08-2018 05:00
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Porsche,Auctions,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceIt has a twin-turbo 3.6-liter flat-six with 450 horsepower.Continue reading 1998 Porsche 911 Turbo 993 restored by Porsche to 'gold' standard 1998 Porsche 911 Turbo 993 restored by Porsche to 'gold' standard originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2018 23:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NAFTA talks set to run into next week

  24-08-2018 04:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S.-Mexico talks to craft a new deal on new auto industry rules under NAFTA are poised to continue into next week, Mexico's economy minister said, as friction persists over the threat of more restrictive U.S. import rules.
  
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• Jaguar approves launch of electric E-Type

  24-08-2018 04:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jaguar Classic, a unit of the UK-based automaker which restores vintage Jaguar cars, will convert the vehicles to electric power at its Classic Works facility in Coventry. The first deliveries are planned for the summer of 2020.
  
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• Audi PB18 E-Tron is an electric supercar with a sometimes-center seat

  24-08-2018 04:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,Misc. Auto Shows,Audi,Concept Cars,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceOr it can be a two-seater when you want.Continue reading Audi PB18 E-Tron is an electric supercar with a sometimes-center seat Audi PB18 E-Tron is an electric supercar with a sometimes-center seat originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2018 22:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 5 great portable car battery chargers | Autoblog's favorites

  24-08-2018 01:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoNever get stuck with a dead battery again.Continue reading 5 great portable car battery chargers | Autoblog's favorites 5 great portable car battery chargers | Autoblog's favorites originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar E-Type Zero electrics will enter production

  24-08-2018 01:01
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Green,Misc. Auto Shows,Jaguar,Convertible,Coupe,Classics,Concept Cars,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceThe I-Pace powertrain fits perfectly in the old E-Type.Continue reading Jaguar E-Type Zero electrics will enter production Jaguar E-Type Zero electrics will enter production originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar Classic will offer electric E-Type Zero conversions

  24-08-2018 01:01
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Green,Misc. Auto Shows,Jaguar,Convertible,Coupe,Classics,Concept Cars,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceThe I-Pace powertrain fits perfectly in the old E-Type.Continue reading Jaguar Classic will offer electric E-Type Zero conversions Jaguar Classic will offer electric E-Type Zero conversions originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 6 great car wash soaps | Autoblog's favorites

  24-08-2018 00:07
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Maintenance,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Parts and AccessoriesKeep your car looking shiny and new.Continue reading 6 great car wash soaps | Autoblog's favorites 6 great car wash soaps | Autoblog's favorites originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:07:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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