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• Santander to settle consumer watchdog auto-finance claims, report says

  29-08-2018 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Santander agreed to settle claims by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that it misled drivers about the costs of auto loans and the coverage of related insurance policies, Reuters reported, citing three people with direct knowledge of the...
  
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• Why Moody's downgraded Ford

  29-08-2018 23:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Roughly six years after Ford returned to investment-grade and reclaimed its mortgaged Blue Oval, the automaker is once again in danger of plunging into junk bond status.
  
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• Classic compacts come to 'Gran Turismo Sport' along with the Red Bull Ring

  29-08-2018 23:00
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Classics,RacingOriginal Mini Cooper S, VW Beetle, Ford GT40 Mk. IV headline this update.Continue reading Classic compacts come to 'Gran Turismo Sport' along with the Red Bull Ring Classic compacts come to 'Gran Turismo Sport' along with the Red Bull Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche 356 prototype 'No. 1' is touring the world; here's where it's going next

  29-08-2018 22:45
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Convertible,Classics,PerformanceYou have through September to catch it in North America.Continue reading Porsche 356 prototype 'No. 1' is touring the world; here's where it's going next Porsche 356 prototype 'No. 1' is touring the world; here's where it's going next originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford wants to make silent electric police cars

  29-08-2018 22:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Ford,Technology,Crossover,Sedan,Truck,Electric,Future,Hybrid,Police/EmergencyShould officers get an off switch to silence their vehicles?Continue reading Ford wants to make silent electric police cars Ford wants to make silent electric police cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia Proceed wagon teased, could be sign of things to come for other Kias

  29-08-2018 22:15
  
  Filed under:Kia,Hatchback,WagonIt's the production version of last year's gorgeous concept.Continue reading Kia Proceed wagon teased, could be sign of things to come for other Kias Kia Proceed wagon teased, could be sign of things to come for other Kias originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford CEO Jim Hackett chats with University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh on how football roots influence his management style

  29-08-2018 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford's CEO says he aims to outplay his rivals, just as his college football coach taught him. To wit: He envisions GM CEO Mary Barra playing on Ohio State's offensive line.
  
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• August U.S. auto sales expected to rise

  29-08-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. light-vehicle sales in August are expected to rise from year-ago levels, when two major hurricanes crippled new-car transactions in some of the country's largest vehicle markets, according to three forecasts.
  
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• Pininfarina teases rear aspect of PF0 hypercar, what other drivers will see

  29-08-2018 20:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,Coupe,Electric,Future,Luxury,Performance,Specialty,Supercars"If you want a brand that's relevant in 2050, you don't start with a drivetrain that's been used since 1890."Continue reading Pininfarina teases rear aspect of PF0 hypercar, what other drivers will see Pininfarina teases rear aspect of PF0 hypercar, what other drivers will see originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | 
  
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• Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets more power, range and capabilities

  29-08-2018 19:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Mitsubishi,Crossover,SUV,Electric,HybridWe're hoping these updates for Japan make it here soon.Continue reading Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets more power, range and capabilities Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets more power, range and capabilities originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Like it or not, you’ll probably pay more for your next vehicle

  29-08-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalContinue reading Like it or not, you’ll probably pay more for your next vehicle Like it or not, you’ll probably pay more for your next vehicle originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-Benz gives us a look at the EQ C interior

  29-08-2018 19:10
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Videos,Mercedes-Benz,Infotainment,Technology,Crossover,SUV,Electric,LuxuryAnother day, another teaser — but this one is pretty clear.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz gives us a look at the EQ C interior Mercedes-Benz gives us a look at the EQ C interior originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Most recent car buyers deem FandI process transparent

  29-08-2018 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Despite the stigma surrounding the FandI manager role, most consumers surveyed find the FandI process to be transparent.
  
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• Sonic to pilot online financing tool

  29-08-2018 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sonic late next month will pilot an online car-buying tool that will allow customers to prequalify for financing on specific vehicles. The tool, being developed in partnership with Capital One, will start with one or two lenders and add more.
  
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• Bosch reveals ‘Perfectly Keyless’ digital car key app

  29-08-2018 18:23
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-08-29 17:20
  New smartphone app called Perfectly Keyless could spell the end for car keys, granting access via a smartphonePhysical car keys could soon be a thing of the past as Bosch has developed a new smartphone-based app designed to replace them.
  Called Perfectly Keyless, Bosch says the app carries over all of the functionality of a physical key but is much safer due to the significantly reduced risk of theft and key cloning.
  • Smartphones could soon replace car keys
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• Volkswagen e-Crafter review

  29-08-2018 18:07
  
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  Volkswagen joins the growing large electric van ranks with its electrified e-CrafterWith the roll-out of diesel bans and low emissions zones in urban environments across the globe, service industries are going to need zero-emissions delivery vehicles. And manufacturers are turning to their large vans to provide the solution. Hot on the heels of the Renault Master ZE and the forthcoming Mercedes eVito and eSprinter models, Volkswagen has
  
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• 2018 McLaren 720S Drivers' Notes | Menacing middle child

  29-08-2018 17:59
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Quick Spins,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsA supercar that begs to be driven every day.Continue reading 2018 McLaren 720S Drivers' Notes | Menacing middle child2018 McLaren 720S Drivers' Notes | Menacing middle childoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Frontier lives on another year with minimal changes, same low price

  29-08-2018 17:25
  
  Filed under:Nissan,TruckThe starting price stays below $20,000 for the teenaged midsize pickup.Continue reading Nissan Frontier lives on another year with minimal changes, same low price Nissan Frontier lives on another year with minimal changes, same low price originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dyson to invest £200m in test facility for 2021 EV

  29-08-2018 16:51
  
  John McIlroy2018-08-30 00:01
  Proposals will see test tracks and office space built at Hullavington base, as Dyson ramps up electric car developmentThe Dyson electric car project has taken another step forward with fresh plans for the company's UK site that will include a test facility.
  Dyson's EV is being developed by around 400 engineers at Hullavington, an ex-RAF airbase in Wiltshire. It's expected to arrive on the market in 2021, introducing solid-state battery technology that's further down
  
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• Senate panel votes to advance Trump pick to head consumer watchdog

  29-08-2018 16:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. Senate Banking Committee voted to advance the nomination of Kathy Kraninger, a senior official in the Office of Management and Budget, to run the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
  
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• Aretha Franklin’s hearse is a 1940 LaSalle

  29-08-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Wagon,ClassicsMade by Cadillac, it also carried the bodies of her father and Rosa Parks.Continue reading Aretha Franklin’s hearse is a 1940 LaSalle Aretha Franklin’s hearse is a 1940 LaSalle originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Hyundai Kona improves headlights to get top IIHS award

  29-08-2018 16:10
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Safety,Crossover,BudgetIt now earns the Top Safety Pick+ ratingContinue reading 2018 Hyundai Kona improves headlights to get top IIHS award 2018 Hyundai Kona improves headlights to get top IIHS award originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mahindra fights FCA's Jeep infringement claims

  29-08-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Government/Legal,Jeep,Automotive History,SUV,Diesel,Off-RoadMahindra says the Roxor is no cheap foreign knock-off Jeep.Continue reading Mahindra fights FCA's Jeep infringement claims Mahindra fights FCA's Jeep infringement claims originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA restarts Sochaux line after gearbox supply hiccup

  29-08-2018 15:55
  PSA has resumed production of its Peugeot 308 model at the Sochaux factory in Eastern France after a manual gearbox supply issue halted one line.
  
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• Mexico-U.S. side deal has provision for 25 percent auto tariffs

  29-08-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalPresident could invoke national-security sanction against Mexico.Continue reading Mexico-U.S. side deal has provision for 25 percent auto tariffs Mexico-U.S. side deal has provision for 25 percent auto tariffs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi A4 Ultrasport limited edition celebrates the end of U.S. manuals

  29-08-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Audi,Sedan,Luxury,Performance,SpecialtyJust 40 examples of S4-mimicking A4 with suite of special options.Continue reading Audi A4 Ultrasport limited edition celebrates the end of U.S. manuals Audi A4 Ultrasport limited edition celebrates the end of U.S. manuals originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Geely bets on bigger cars for growth with new plant, reports say

  29-08-2018 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  The planned capacity increase underscores its ambitions as well as the shift in customer preferences toward bigger vehicles such as utilities and minivans in China, the world's biggest auto market.
  
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• SEAT hails benefits of medical services provision

  29-08-2018 14:38
  VW Group-owned SEAT says that its medical services provision at its Martorell factory in Spain are benefiting its workers and helping to reduce days lost due to work accidents.  
  
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• MOSCOW SHOW - Renault shows Arkana C-seg 'coupe-crossover'

  29-08-2018 14:38
  Renault has shown its Arkana show car, described as a 'distinctive coupe-crossover'. The Arkana previews a new Renault offer for the C-segment which will be introduced in Russia and some other markets in 2019.
  
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• New Renault Arkana coupe-SUV confirmed for 2021 launch

  29-08-2018 14:35
  
  This is the new Renault Arkana. It marks the French brand’s first foray into the coupe-SUV market – where it will undercut the likes of the Mercedes GLC Coupe and BMW X4. The Arkana will go on sale next July, with first deliveries expected to arrive in September 2021.
  The Arkana is built on the same CMF-B platform as the current Clio and Captur – and it shares elements of both those cars’ design. The front end features the same c-shaped daytime running lights and radiator
  
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• New 2021 Renault Arkana: prices and specs confirmed

  29-08-2018 14:35
  The new Renault Arkana is on sale in the UK now. Prices start from £25,300, which means the French brand’s new offering undercuts the likes of the Mercedes GLC Coupe and BMW X4 by around £20,000. First deliveries are expected to arrive in September.
  Renault has separated the Arkana range into three trim-levels, called Iconic, S Edition and R.S. Line. The base model features 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, rear privacy glass, all-round parking sensors and a pair of ele
  
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• Volvo teases 360c again, with light signatures, boxy shape — and a tail fin

  29-08-2018 14:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Volvo,Autonomous,Concept Cars,Electric,Future,LuxuryReveal of purported autonomous EV concept supposed to come 'within days.'Continue reading Volvo teases 360c again, with light signatures, boxy shape — and a tail fin Volvo teases 360c again, with light signatures, boxy shape — and a tail fin originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin ramps up IPO plans

  29-08-2018 14:17
  In a regulatory filing, Aston Martin has confirmed it is planning to float on the London Stock Exchange. The IPO could see the company valued at GBP5bn and provide a major source of capital for new product development and capacity expansion.
  
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• Chinese EV maker Nio aims for valuation topping $8 billion with U.S. IPO

  29-08-2018 14:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  The company is aiming to raise as much as $1.3 billion, offering 160 million American depositary shares at $6.25 to $8.25 each.
  
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• New Renault Arkana coupe-SUV - pictures

  29-08-2018 13:45
  Pictures of Renault Arkana
  
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• Aston Martin CEO hopes to complete IPO by end of year

  29-08-2018 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer says he intends to float the company by the end of the year, completing a turnaround after new models and a sales surge helped the brand to return to profitability following chronic losses.
  
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• Mahindra seeks to block FCA from proceeding with Jeep patent complaint

  29-08-2018 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  India's Mahindra and Mahindra is seeking an injunction against Fiat Chrysler to stop FCA from proceeding with a patent violation complaint aimed at stopping Mahindra from exporting a Jeep-like vehicle to the U.S.
  
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• Mexico-U.S. deal said to include Mexican auto export cap

  29-08-2018 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  A proposed U.S.-Mexico trade deal would allow President Donald Trump to impose punitive tariffs of up to 25 percent on imports of Mexican-made cars, SUVs and parts, auto executives and sources told Reuters.
  
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• Jaguar I-Pace review

  29-08-2018 12:58
  
  For Brilliant performanceSurprisingly practicalImpressive rangeOur Rating 
  5Against Poor infotainmentSlightly firm rideCan get pricey2018
  The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV is our 2018 Car of the YearJaguar has succeeded not only in creating the best electric car on sale but also in building one of the most exciting cars you can currently buy. From the way it looks to the way it drives, the Jaguar I-Pace is a giant leap for Jaguar and electric cars overall. For that reason it was
  
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• JLR launches research project to study pedestrian trust in AVs

  29-08-2018 12:46
  Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover has fitted 'virtual eyes' to intelligent pods to understand how humans will trust self-driving vehicles, as research studies suggest that as many as 63% of pedestrians worry about how safe it will be to cross the road in the future.
  
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• What is a no claims bonus?

  29-08-2018 12:41
  
  Drive a car in the UK, and one essential piece of administration you'll need to undertake is buying car insurance – it's the law. Like fuel and road tax, it's an outgoing expense that you can't avoid, but you can make it cheaper by accumulating a no claims bonus (NCB). Essentially, the NCB is a reward that's given by insurance providers to drivers that don't make a claim on their insurance over the period of their cover. It's also known as a no claims discount, because a discount
  
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• Drivers overspending on garage repairs by £3.4 billion a year

  29-08-2018 12:40
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-08-29 11:38
  Analysis shows average motorist pays £90 over the odds per vehicle per year; widespread MoT confusion also uncoveredBritish drivers are overspending by £90 per vehicle per year on garage repairs, according to new research. Taken on a national level, UK motorists are paying out £3.4 billion over the odds every year, with garages ‘upselling’ potentially unnecessary brake fluid and antifreeze changes, and services such as fuel-system clea
  
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• Eberspaecher and China Yuchai establish new exhaust systems JV

  29-08-2018 12:39
  Eberspaecher and China Yuchai International have inked a contract to form a joint venture - Eberspaecher Yuchai Exhaust Technology.
  
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• Ford adds flying drones for plant inspection work

  29-08-2018 12:28
  Ford is deploying cameras mounted on drones to safely and efficiently inspect high-rise gantries, pipework and roof areas at the company's Dagenham Engine Plant in the UK.
  
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• New special edition Nissan Navara N-Guard revealed

  29-08-2018 12:26
  
  James Brodie2018-08-29 11:30
  New Nissan Navara N-Guard pick-up is based on the flagship Tekna variant of the truckA new special edition Nissan Navara has landed in the form of the Navara N-Guard, on sale in the UK now. 
  Priced from £28,075 excluding VAT, it’s a double cab version of the pick-up powered by a 2.3-litre 187bhp dCi four-cylinder diesel engine. A manual gearbox is standard fit, but an automatic version is offered and priced from £29,525, too.
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• Volvo V60 vs Audi A4 Avant

  29-08-2018 12:08
  
  2018-08-29 11:10
  The new Volvo V60 harks back to the brand’s estate estate car roots. We pitch it against the Audi A4 AvantAlong with safety, Volvo is known for its estate cars. While the brand might have moved into new areas with its ever-growing range of upmarket SUVs, the firm hasn’t forgotten about its core products.
  The latest to join the line-up is the mid-sized premium V60 estate. This is a car that offers class, practicality, efficiency, tech and performance; an appealing pac
  
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• BC Hydro reveals seven Vancouver Island EV chargers

  29-08-2018 11:45
  BC Hydro has unveiled seven electric vehicle fast-chargers on Vancouver Island, allowing drivers to travel between Ucluelet, Campbell River and Sidney.
  
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• Interior design and technology - Range Rover Velar

  29-08-2018 11:42
  Designed and engineered at JLR's development centres in the UK, the Range Rover Velar plugs a gap between the Evoque and Sport.Continuing QUBE/just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look inside this mid-size SUV to see what differentiates it from its siblings.
  
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• More Delhi chargers as India EV drive continues

  29-08-2018 11:10
  India has unveiled two charging stations, one fast (DC) and the other, slow (AC), in Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi, as part of its EV drive for the country.
  
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• ‘Jaguar needs to build on its EV momentum’

  29-08-2018 11:08
  
  John McIlroy2018-08-29 10:05
  The British brand needs to capitalise on the progress it’s made with the electric I-Pace, writes John McIlroyThe beautifully manicured greens and fairways of the Pebble Beach golf course are a world away from the hustle and bustle of the UK’s roads and streets – and yet there was much to take note of at the American classic car event at the end of last week.
  BMW gave us the all-new Z4 in production form, while Audi and Mercedes looked further ahead
  
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