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• 166,000 North American Nissans recalled for ignition switch issue

  30-08-2018 23:40
  
  Filed under:RecallsNissan is recalling Jukes, Frontiers, Sentras and Versas as well as vans to fix a possible ignition switch fault.Continue reading 166,000 North American Nissans recalled for ignition switch issue 166,000 North American Nissans recalled for ignition switch issue originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This autonomous shuttle has human-like eyes

  30-08-2018 23:34
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoEye pods are so hot right now.Continue reading This autonomous shuttle has human-like eyes This autonomous shuttle has human-like eyes originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Monthly payments hit record high in Q2

  30-08-2018 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Monthly payments for new- and used-vehicle loans hit record highs during the second quarter, but customers are still making their payments on time, Experian said Thursday.
  
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• The race to recharge EVs in less than 10 minutes

  30-08-2018 22:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Automakers are racing to recharge EVs faster so that consumers are less worried about running out of range.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover looking handsome in new teaser

  30-08-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Videos,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,SUV,Electric,LuxuryToday's clip shows the front fascia of the new EV.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover looking handsome in new teaser Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover looking handsome in new teaser originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-Benz EQ C electric crossover looking handsome in new teaser

  30-08-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Videos,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,SUV,Electric,LuxuryToday's clip shows the front fascia of the new EV.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQ C electric crossover looking handsome in new teaser Mercedes-Benz EQ C electric crossover looking handsome in new teaser originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dealer franchise bill passes another hurdle in California

  30-08-2018 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  A wide-ranging California bill that would change the state's dealer franchise law is one step closer to passage after approval by the state Senate Wednesday night.
  
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• Half of VW models in Germany not compliant with new pollution standard

  30-08-2018 21:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,EmissionsThe WLTP is tougher than the old emissions rules.Continue reading Half of VW models in Germany not compliant with new pollution standard Half of VW models in Germany not compliant with new pollution standard originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• E.Home Coco camper helps the EV towing it

  30-08-2018 21:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Green Culture,Technology,Concept Cars,Electric,Solar,SpecialtyIt provides its own electric power to increase range.Continue reading E.Home Coco camper helps the EV towing it E.Home Coco camper helps the EV towing it originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NIssan wins with the Heisman for 8th straight year

  30-08-2018 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan is sticking with its college football campaign that fictionalizes ex-college stars living together, fraternity style, marking the eighth straight year of the effort.
  
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• Experimental Scania bus runs on French winery waste

  30-08-2018 20:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Ethanol,Green Culture,Commercial VehiclesA test Scania now runs local routes with wine ED95 in its tanks.Continue reading Experimental Scania bus runs on French winery waste Experimental Scania bus runs on French winery waste originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Chevy Corvette Z06 Drivers' Notes Review | A supercharged laugh track

  30-08-2018 20:15
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Quick Spins,Coupe,PerformanceFew cars offer as much bang for your buck.Continue reading 2019 Chevy Corvette Z06 Drivers' Notes Review | A supercharged laugh track 2019 Chevy Corvette Z06 Drivers' Notes Review | A supercharged laugh track originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Alaska Cannonball | Into the West

  30-08-2018 20:00
  
  Filed under:Jeep,Quick Spins,SUV,Off-RoadPart Three of our 14,000-mile Jeep Wrangler Rubicon adventure.Continue reading 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Alaska Cannonball | Into the West 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Alaska Cannonball | Into the West originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan recalls 166,000 N.A. vehicles over potential ignition switch problem

  30-08-2018 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan is recalling about 166,000 vehicles in North America because a problem with the ignition switch could cause the vehicle's engine to shut off while driving.
  
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• McLaren divulges Ultimate Series Speedtail hypercar will make more than 986 hp

  30-08-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsAt least 84 hp more than the P1 and 'a better driving position' than other hypercars.Continue reading McLaren divulges Ultimate Series Speedtail hypercar will make more than 986 hp McLaren divulges Ultimate Series Speedtail hypercar will make more than 986 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• As clock ticks, Canada, U.S race toward NAFTA deal

  30-08-2018 17:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Top NAFTA negotiators from Canada and the United States wrapped up a third day of two-way talks on Thursday, agreeing to meet Friday to resolve final differences before a deadline, with Mexican counterparts on standby to rejoin negotiations.
  
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• 2018 Honda Ridgeline Long-Term Review | Cursing the cruise

  30-08-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Honda,Safety,Long-Term Garage,TruckThe adaptive cruise control system is in need of some lessons.Continue reading 2018 Honda Ridgeline Long-Term Review | Cursing the cruise 2018 Honda Ridgeline Long-Term Review | Cursing the cruise originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Chevy Camaro pricing revealed in configurator

  30-08-2018 17:10
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformancePricing rises and dips slightly depending on engines, trims.Continue reading 2019 Chevy Camaro pricing revealed in configurator 2019 Chevy Camaro pricing revealed in configurator originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Moody’s downgrades Ford’s credit rating to just above junk status

  30-08-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,FordIt gives Ford a 'negative' outlook, citing the difficulty of executing its restructuring plan.Continue reading Moody’s downgrades Ford’s credit rating to just above junk status Moody’s downgrades Ford’s credit rating to just above junk status originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EU offers to cut tariffs on U.S. vehicles

  30-08-2018 16:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The European Union's top trade official said the bloc is willing to include cars among U.S. industrial goods that could be imported duty free.
  
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• All the Presidents' cars: the amazing limos that carry the world’s leaders

  30-08-2018 16:31
  
  Donald Trump has left the White House making way for President Joe Biden to take his seat in the Oval Office for what many people hope is a slightly less controversial four-year tenure. Questions abound concerning what the 46th President of the United States will do and how things will change, but we know there'll be at least one constant between the Trump and Biden presidencies, the presidential limo. The Beast will be rumbling on as Biden's primary mode of ground-based transport. The
  
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• Lexus RC facelift: Here's an official look

  30-08-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:LexusLexus says it's making the RC classier, with some subtle design changes thrown in.Continue reading Lexus RC facelift: Here's an official look Lexus RC facelift: Here's an official look originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best cars of presidents, dictators and world leaders - pictures

  30-08-2018 16:30
  Pictures of presidential cars from around the world...
  
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• Japanese fleet operators turn to driver recorders

  30-08-2018 16:10
  Japanese car leasing companies are offering corporate customers dashboard cameras linked to artificial intelligence (AI) systems to help reduce the risk of accidents.
  
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• Dyson ramps up EV development plan

  30-08-2018 16:10
  The British inventor of the Dyson bagless vacuum cleaner is ramping up plans to enter the electric car market and has outlined a plan to expand testing facilities in southern England and further invest in the ambitious project.
  
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• 2019 BMW 8 Series convertible has been testing in Death Valley

  30-08-2018 16:10
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Convertible,LuxuryTake a look at these photos of the Mojave Desert.Continue reading 2019 BMW 8 Series convertible has been testing in Death Valley 2019 BMW 8 Series convertible has been testing in Death Valley originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes, Porsche ramp up soft-sell brand builders

  30-08-2018 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  People don't like being sold to. The auto industry is catching on. Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are gearing up soft-sell approaches to offset the hard-sell tactics associated with dealerships.
  
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• The life size LEGO Bugatti Chiron you can actually drive

  30-08-2018 15:35
  
  James Wilson2018-08-30 14:36
  LEGO has revealed a 1 million-piece Bugatti Chiron with 5.3 horsepowerDanish toy maker LEGO has followed up its 3,599-piece Bugatti Chiron model with a life-size replica of the hypercar made from 1 million LEGO elements. Taking 13,438-man hours to develop and construct, the LEGO Chiron weights 1,500kg and is estimated to produce 5.3 horsepower and around 92 Nm of torque.
  Performance is delivered through a powertrain made from 2,304 LEGO Power Function Motors and over
  
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• UK inventor Dyson building test track and complex for electric cars

  30-08-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Green,ElectricContinue reading UK inventor Dyson building test track and complex for electric cars UK inventor Dyson building test track and complex for electric cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Thailand - Nissan in recharging deal ahead of Leaf launch

  30-08-2018 14:56
  Nissan Motor Thailand has sought the assistance of Bangkok-based Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to develop quick-charging facilities for electric vehicles (EVs) to be installed across the Thai capital, according to local reports.
  
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• Could Tesla follow Ford's leverage strategy?

  30-08-2018 14:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Now that Elon Musk's quixotic bid to take Tesla private is dead, could the automaker raise cash by following Ford's strategy of leveraging key assets such as the iconic Blue Oval?
  
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• Mazda manufacturing in Japan recovering after July floods

  30-08-2018 14:45
  Mazda says that the outlook for parts supply, commuting and other factors has improved in Western Japan after the severe floods that hit the region and disrupted operations in July. It said that it will return to normal operations in September.
  
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• Indian motorcycles get rear cylinder deactivation and ride modes

  30-08-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Motorcycle,BikesNow available with selectable ride modes and cylinder deactivation, Indian motorcycles aim for increased rider comfort and convenience.Continue reading Indian motorcycles get rear cylinder deactivation and ride modes Indian motorcycles get rear cylinder deactivation and ride modes originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla's HR chief takes leave of absence amid Elon Musk's tumult

  30-08-2018 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's head of human resources and facilities has been on a leave of absence as the electric-car maker has dealt with a period of intense tumult spurred by CEO Elon Musk.
  
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• Ford forms development group of 10 divisions for 'breakthrough products'

  30-08-2018 14:30
  
  Filed under:FordContinue reading Ford forms development group of 10 divisions for 'breakthrough products' Ford forms development group of 10 divisions for 'breakthrough products' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Extreme E electric SUV off-road racing series could arrive in 2020

  30-08-2018 14:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Green Culture,Crossover,SUV,Electric,Off-Road,RacingIt would be run by Formula E and Gil de Ferran.Continue reading Extreme E electric SUV off-road racing series could arrive in 2020 Extreme E electric SUV off-road racing series could arrive in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Will SAIC GM Wuling benefit if China's SUV boom fizzles?

  30-08-2018 14:11
  Baojun was first, now Wuling is the second General Motors brand to have its current and future passenger vehicles looked at as part of a new series of articles. Both makes are part of SGMW, and while GM is not the majority owner, it holds a large stake.
  
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• Skoda Vision RS concept teased ahead of Paris debut

  30-08-2018 14:03
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-08-30 13:00
  Czech brand gives us a first look at its Vision RS concept, showcasing design language for future vRS modelsThis is our first glimpse at Skoda’s Paris Motor Show star, the Vision RS concept. Previewed in an official sketch, the concept will be fully unveiled alongside the Kodiaq vRS in the French capital in October.
  The Czech firm is being tight lipped on technical details for now, but has said the concept point towards the next design phase of its upcoming vR
  
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• Magna and Rohinni team on LED solutions

  30-08-2018 13:48
  Magna Electronics and Rohinni have formed a joint venture to produce ultra-thin micro LED lighting solutions .
  
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• Why aren't California emissions dropping?

  30-08-2018 13:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new report shows California is failing to cut greenhouse gas pollution from automobiles just as the Trump administration is poised to revoke the state's right to regulate its tailpipes.
  
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• PSA says all passenger cars now WLTP compliant

  30-08-2018 13:39
  All Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall passenger cars have been approved using the new laboratory test, WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure).
  
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• White House, California meet on vehicle emissions

  30-08-2018 13:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Trump administration officials and California clean air regulators emerged from a meeting saying they would keep working toward their shared goal of one national standard.
  
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• Trico launches Titan wiper blade

  30-08-2018 13:08
  Trico has unveiled its Titan wiper blade line featuring a Z7 blade treatment engineered to boost wiper life.
  
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• TomTom launches Go Essential connected sat nav

  30-08-2018 13:07
  TomTom has launched Go Essential, a connected sat nav with hands-free calling, voice control, compatibility with Siri voice recognition software and Google Now service, interactive screen and magnetic mount.
  
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• Ford Fiesta bows out of US market with ST Line

  30-08-2018 13:01
  The Ford Fiesta will have one last hurrah in North America before it drives off into the sunset. Production will begin in September for a new, limited-production series for the 2019 model year called the Fiesta ST Line.
  
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• Updated Lexus RC coupe revealed ahead of Paris debut

  30-08-2018 12:56
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-08-30 12:00
  The Lexus RC coupe has been given a series of updates, including exterior and interior tweaks as well as new paint optionsThe new facelifted Lexus RC coupe has been revealed ahead of its official debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. 
  Visual changes aren’t dramatic but the RC has been freshened up with a re-profiled front bumper, a new mesh grille and updated LED headlamps with a new lighting signature. Additionally, a total of 11 exterior paint finis
  
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• Daimler mobility services marks 24.4m customers worldwide

  30-08-2018 12:55
  Following the announcement of the name change planned for 2019, from Daimler Financial Services AG to Daimler Mobility AG, Daimler said its mobility division continued on a strong growth trajectory in July.
  
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• MINI Cooper 5-Door: long-term test review

  30-08-2018 12:41
  
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  Image 1 of 30 2 Sep, 2018 12:00pmJames Brodie
  First report: as the premium MINI Cooper hatch joins our fleet, we show our colours with a customisation serviceMileage: 4,166
  Economy: 29.9mpg
  Say hello to the latest addition to the Auto Express fleet: our new MINI Cooper 5-Door. I’ll be spending the next six months getting to grips with the hatch, and learning what the current-generation MINI has to offer as it enters the second part of its lifetime following its recent facelif
  
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• New Mazda MX-5 2018 facelift review

  30-08-2018 12:22
  
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  Image 1 of 20 30 Aug, 2018 11:45amJames Batchelor
  The Mazda MX-5 has been given a series of updates, but the headline stat is the arrival of a new 181bhp 2.0-litre engineThere have been just four generations of the Mazda MX-5 in the roadster’s near 30-year life. Mazda only updates the two-seater when it’s strictly necessary, which is exactly why this revised 2019 MX-5 looks exactly how it did when the fourth generation car launched in 2015. Apart from a tiny little came
  
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• Voestalpine opens two Mexico plants as US mulls NAFTA

  30-08-2018 11:45
  Voestalpine's Metal Forming Division has opened two new plants in Mexico hot on the heels of this week's agreement between Washington and Mexico City concerning a new trade deal.
  
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