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• Tesla wins dismissal of shareholder lawsuit over Model 3 output

  27-08-2018 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that while plaintiffs claimed that Tesla fell short of Model 3 production goals, "federal securities laws do not punish companies for failing to achieve their targets."
  
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• Toyota invests $500 million in Uber

  27-08-2018 22:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousRide-sharing service's self-driving tech will go in Toyota carsContinue reading Toyota invests $500 million in Uber Toyota invests $500 million in Uber originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 1933 Duesenberg tops Mecum Auctions' Monterey results at $3,850,000

  27-08-2018 22:15
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Ferrari,Lamborghini,Misc. Automakers,Auctions,Classics,Luxury,PerformanceHere are the top sellers from the Mecum auction.Continue reading 1933 Duesenberg tops Mecum Auctions' Monterey results at $3,850,000 1933 Duesenberg tops Mecum Auctions' Monterey results at $3,850,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota to invest $500 million in Uber for driverless cars

  27-08-2018 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota will invest $500 million in Uber to jointly work on developing self-driving cars, the companies said, a bid by both to catch up to rivals in the hotly competitive autonomous driving business.
  
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• Here are this year's RM Sotheby's top ten Pebble Beach results

  27-08-2018 21:30
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Auctions,Classics,LuxuryIn total, the RM Sotheby's auction brought in $157.6 million dollars, and the average sale price was as high as $1,270,903.Continue reading Here are this year's RM Sotheby's top ten Pebble Beach resultsHere are this year's RM Sotheby's top ten Pebble Beach resultsoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Here are this year's RM Sotheby's top 10 Pebble Beach results

  27-08-2018 21:30
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Auctions,Classics,LuxuryIn total, the RM Sotheby's auction brought in $157.6 million dollars, and the average sale price was as high as $1,270,903.Continue reading Here are this year's RM Sotheby's top 10 Pebble Beach resultsHere are this year's RM Sotheby's top 10 Pebble Beach resultsoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Behind the scenes of the Porsche 911 Turbo 993 'Project Gold' with Porsche's restoration manager

  27-08-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Porsche,Coupe,Classics,Luxury,PerformanceIt was obsessively put together to be the best 993 possible.Continue reading Behind the scenes of the Porsche 911 Turbo 993 'Project Gold' with Porsche's restoration manager Behind the scenes of the Porsche 911 Turbo 993 'Project Gold' with Porsche's restoration manager originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• Vespa Elettrica electric scooter to begin production next month

  27-08-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorcycle,BikesThey'll offer smartphone integration and lots of customization.Continue reading Vespa Elettrica electric scooter to begin production next month Vespa Elettrica electric scooter to begin production next month originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Total chief executive drives an electric car, but only on weekends

  27-08-2018 19:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Renault,Green Culture,ElectricThe oil giant exec drives an electric Renault.Continue reading Total chief executive drives an electric car, but only on weekends Total chief executive drives an electric car, but only on weekends originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ex-FCA official Iacobelli sentenced to 66 months in UAW training center scandal

  27-08-2018 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles labor relations chief Alphons Iacobelli was sentenced to 66 months in prison for his role in a scheme to siphon millions from the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center in Detroit.
  
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• Gary Cooper's 1935 Duesenberg SSJ fetches record price at Pebble Beach

  27-08-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Ford,Maserati,Porsche,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceIt becomes the most expensive American car ever sold.Continue reading Gary Cooper's 1935 Duesenberg SSJ fetches record price at Pebble Beach Gary Cooper's 1935 Duesenberg SSJ fetches record price at Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 1935 Duesenberg SSJ fetches record price at Pebble Beach

  27-08-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Ford,Maserati,Porsche,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceIt becomes the most expensive American car ever sold.Continue reading 1935 Duesenberg SSJ fetches record price at Pebble Beach 1935 Duesenberg SSJ fetches record price at Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S., Mexico reach NAFTA deal; talks with Canada to start immediately

  27-08-2018 17:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,MotorsportsHere's what it entails.Continue reading U.S., Mexico reach NAFTA deal; talks with Canada to start immediately U.S., Mexico reach NAFTA deal; talks with Canada to start immediately originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best in Show: 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta wins at Pebble Beach

  27-08-2018 17:10
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Alfa Romeo,Automotive History,Coupe,Classics,Luxury,SpecialtyIt was originally unveiled at the 1938 Berlin Motor Show.Continue reading Best in Show: 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta wins at Pebble Beach Best in Show: 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta wins at Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump vows to scrap NAFTA, threatens Canada after reaching deal with Mexico

  27-08-2018 17:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The preliminary agreement reached between the U.S. and Mexico on NAFTA provides a framework to rebalance manufacturing in North America, resolving key differences over the cross-border movement of finished vehicles and auto parts.
  
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• Toyota group firms form JVs for autonomous tech, electrification modules

  27-08-2018 15:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Four Toyota Motor Corp group companies are forming a joint venture to develop software that manages brakes, steering and other components for automated driving.
  
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• UPDATE: Formula 1 Halo protector surely saved a life at Belgian Grand Prix

  27-08-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:MotorsportsAs Fernando Alonso's McLaren bounced off Charles Leclerc's Sauber, the controversial F1 halo protector probably saved its first life.Continue reading UPDATE: Formula 1 Halo protector surely saved a life at Belgian Grand Prix UPDATE: Formula 1 Halo protector surely saved a life at Belgian Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Formula 1 Halo protector surely saved a life at Belgian Grand Prix

  27-08-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:MotorsportsAs Fernando Alonso's McLaren bounced off Charles Leclerc's Sauber, the controversial F1 halo protector probably saved its first life.Continue reading Formula 1 Halo protector surely saved a life at Belgian Grand Prix Formula 1 Halo protector surely saved a life at Belgian Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-Benz will release its first EQ electric model next week

  27-08-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,SUV,Electric,LuxuryThis is the first look at the first Mercedes-Benz EQ model.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz will release its first EQ electric model next week Mercedes-Benz will release its first EQ electric model next week originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Boeing, Airbus, Uber join Japanese consortium to develop flying cars

  27-08-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Toyota,Future,SpecialtyCountry wants to lead the way in flying car regulation and legislation.Continue reading Boeing, Airbus, Uber join Japanese consortium to develop flying cars Boeing, Airbus, Uber join Japanese consortium to develop flying cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 08:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 GMC Sierra Denali First Drive Review | The more things change...

  27-08-2018 14:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,GMC,First Drives,TruckGMC's truck is finally finding its own footing.Continue reading 2019 GMC Sierra Denali First Drive Review | The more things change... 2019 GMC Sierra Denali First Drive Review | The more things change... originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why KKR, a private-equity firm, taking over Fiat Chrysler's parts unit would make sense

  27-08-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The auto parts business is sputtering. Enter private-equity giant KKR.
  
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• VW's U.S. compliance monitor urges greater transparency

  27-08-2018 12:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen's external compliance monitor, former Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson, said he disagreed with some VW executives' use of privacy and attorney client privilege rights to withhold information about the automaker's emission scandal.
  
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• Musk's go-private gambit collapses as investor support withered

  27-08-2018 10:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk's tweet that he wanted to take Tesla private was a classic move by the billionaire CEO but he was forced to abandon the idea after misreading investor support, particularly that of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
  
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• 710bhp Ferrari 488 Pista Spider convertible arrives

  27-08-2018 09:26
  
  Steve Walker2018-08-27 08:00
  Ferrari has launched the Ferrari 488 Pista Spider at the Pebble Beach Concours d’EleganceFerrari chose California’s super-exclusive Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance car show to pull the covers from the convertible version of its 488 Pista supercar. The Ferrari 488 Pista Spider imposes the track-focused performance modifications from the 488 Pista coupe on to the 488 Spider’s drop-top configuration to create what is, in fact, the 50th factory-b
  
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• VW to launch autonomous Sedric first in U.S.

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagon plans first launch of its autonomous vehicle, Sedric, in the U.S., rather than Germany, to avoid restrictions on technology that put the European auto industry at a competitive disadvantage.
  
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• Toyota takes car connectivity for a spin in world's biggest testbed

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota is teaming with the city of Ann Arbor, Mich., to get a jumpstart on testing the car connectivity system the Japanese carmaker plans to deploy stateside in 2021.
  
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• Tesla prefers custom chip for autonomous vehicles

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla plans to develop a custom chip to power its upcoming autonomous hardware suite. It's the latest example of the firm's commitment to vertical integration, meaning it makes a lot of components in its own factories.
  
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• Study finds most Ford sedan customers say they will leave brand rather than buy crossovers, SUVs or trucks

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Many Ford sedan owners surveyed by Cox Automotive said they'll likely go to a rival brand for their next purchase.
  
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• Sonic Automotive revises plan for EchoPark dealerships

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sonic Automotive Inc. is evolving its EchoPark stand-alone used-vehicle brand strategy, including the number of rooftops needed.
  
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• Redesigned 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe gets name change

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The redesigned 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe gets several changes, starting with the name.
  
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• Opel GT X Experimental concept previews 'pure and bold' design

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Opel is marking its ownership switch from General Motors to PSA Group with a new design language it calls "pure and bold."
  
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• McGeorge Toyota dealership trims transaction time

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  McGeorge Toyota in Henrico, Va., is saving transaction time, adding convenience for customers who don't want to visit the dealership.
  
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• Loaded trim levels from mass-market auto brands create sticker price overlap with high-end marques

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mass-market brands such as Ford, Honda and Kia aren't luxury players, but the loaded upper trim levels they offer inflate prices to the point where their vehicles end up face to face with high-end brands.
  
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• KAR Auction Services grows online business through TradeRev

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  KAR is pouring money into its TradeRev business with a vision of growing the online appraisal and auction tool's annual volume from the thousands to the millions.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler fans support broad community of vendors

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jeep's Wrangler is among the most accessorized vehicles in production today, according to the Specialty Equipment Market Association, with an estimated $6 billion in annual accessory sales.
  
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• Guinness retires Joe Girard's car-sales record after dispute

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Joe Girard will not lose his title as the world's best car salesman because Guinness World Records has decided to retire the category rather than settle an ugly dispute between the 89-year-old Girard and the 45-year-old who claims to have beaten him.
  
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• GM Powertrain Europe still going strong

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM threw in the towel on Europe last year, but not where diesel powertrains are concerned.
  
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• GM loses California retail sales index case with Folsom Chevrolet

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors may have to reconsider the way it measures dealer sales effectiveness in America's largest car market after a recent ruling that the company's system violates California law.
  
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• Ford Mustang, lone survivor of brand's car cull, takes on bigger role

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  As Ford's other cars go away, the Mustang is taking on a bigger role in the lineup, gaining a hybrid version and inspiring an upcoming electric crossover.
  
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• Could Tesla survive without CEO Elon Musk?

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  With coverage of Tesla increasingly dominated by the personality and peccadilloes of CEO Elon Musk, a question that has long lurked around the edges of discourse on the company is becoming harder to ignore: What would happen if Musk was no longer...
  
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• Acura unveils tweaked NSX at Monterey Car Week

  27-08-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A freshened Acura NSX debuted during Monterey Car Week festivities with a modified chassis and software tuning along with new tires. It's available for order and deliveries are expected to begin in October.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe First Drive Review | A safely stylish crossover

  27-08-2018 06:01
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,First Drives,Crossover,Sedan,SUVBolder SUV-like exterior design and two engine choicesContinue reading 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe First Drive Review | A safely stylish crossover 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe First Drive Review | A safely stylish crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Chevrolet Malibu RS First Drive Review | New in all the wrong ways

  27-08-2018 06:01
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,SedanWhat the Malibu needs is a reimagining. What it gets is a wild grille.Continue reading 2019 Chevrolet Malibu RS First Drive Review | New in all the wrong ways 2019 Chevrolet Malibu RS First Drive Review | New in all the wrong ways originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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