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• IndyCar's Robert Wickens moved to Indianapolis hospital, more surgery to come

  31-08-2018 22:40
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingExtend of spinal injury unknown, but he's breathing on his own, talkingContinue reading IndyCar's Robert Wickens moved to Indianapolis hospital, more surgery to come IndyCar's Robert Wickens moved to Indianapolis hospital, more surgery to come originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pony cars, trucks and Italian SUVs | Autoblog Podcast 552

  31-08-2018 22:10
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Chevrolet,Ford,GM,GMC,Lexus,Maserati,RAM,Coupe,SUV,Truck,Luxury,PerformanceWe also discuss the state of Lexus.Continue reading Pony cars, trucks and Italian SUVs | Autoblog Podcast 552 Pony cars, trucks and Italian SUVs | Autoblog Podcast 552 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• California Legislature passes pro-dealer bill over automaker objections

  31-08-2018 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  A wide-ranging bill that the California New Car Dealers Association says will strengthen laws for franchised dealers has passed the California Assembly and is headed to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk.
  
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• 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S spied with active aero

  31-08-2018 21:33
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceThe two cars look nearly identicalContinue reading 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S spied with active aero 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S spied with active aero originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nonprofit launches website to smooth access to UAW spending

  31-08-2018 21:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a step toward greater transparency as the union remains mired a federal corruption scandal, the Center for Union Facts launched a new website on Thursday to give members a user-friendly way to view how the UAW spends its money.
  
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• Proposed UAW-FCA class-action suit dismissed

  31-08-2018 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  A federal judge has thrown out a proposed-class action lawsuit against the UAW and FCA, pointing out several loose ends in the complaint that accused the union of colluding with the automaker.
  
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• Ford cancels Focus Active import plans due to China tariffs

  31-08-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:FordThe cancellation of the Focus Active is due to 25% import tariffs eating into Ford's profits.Continue reading Ford cancels Focus Active import plans due to China tariffs Ford cancels Focus Active import plans due to China tariffs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Canada, U.S. break up NAFTA talks; Trump's comment sours mood

  31-08-2018 20:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canada and the U.S. ended talks on Friday to update NAFTA in a mood soured by President Trump's comments that a pact would be on U.S. terms while Ottawa stood firm against signing "just any deal."
  
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• This GTO-El Camino mashup is the muscle truck of our dreams

  31-08-2018 19:44
  
  Filed under:Auctions,Car Buying,Truck,Classics,PerformanceIt's for sale at RM Sotheby's right now.Continue reading This GTO-El Camino mashup is the muscle truck of our dreams This GTO-El Camino mashup is the muscle truck of our dreams originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Ford's picked a new ad agency for a short-term campaign

  31-08-2018 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford has tapped Wieden and Kennedy New York for a short-term marketing assignment that comes amid its massive global agency review, the automaker confirmed.
  
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• Koenigsegg Agera successor could be named ... Ragnarok?

  31-08-2018 18:45
  
  Filed under:Koenigsegg,Racing,SupercarsA rumored reference to the violent Norse armageddon.Continue reading Koenigsegg Agera successor could be named ... Ragnarok? Koenigsegg Agera successor could be named ... Ragnarok? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford scraps plan to import Focus Active wagon amid U.S.-China trade war

  31-08-2018 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The automaker planned to import the compact wagon starting in the second half of next year but said the low-volume program wouldn't have justified rising costs due to 25 percent duties.
  
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• BMW iX3 EV spied with little camo

  31-08-2018 18:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,BMW,Crossover,Electric,Future,LuxuryThe march toward production continues.Continue reading BMW iX3 EV spied with little camo BMW iX3 EV spied with little camo originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM, Cadillac pay tribute to Aretha Franklin

  31-08-2018 18:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors and its Cadillac luxury brand are paying tribute to legendary singer Aretha Franklin on the day of her funeral service in Detroit.
  
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• New Toyota Corolla 2018 review

  31-08-2018 18:05
  
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  Image 1 of 11 1 Sep, 2018 4:00pmJez Spinks
  The Toyota Corolla nameplate has returned to replace the outgoing Auris badge, and we’ve been for a spinThe ageing Toyota Auris has long been something of an also-ran here in the UK. Under the Corolla name, the hatchback is the world’s best-selling car, yet in Britain it doesn’t even rank among the top 10 most popular buys.
  Years of trading on a conservative and practical approach haven’t helped the model’s ca
  
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• 2020 Porsche 911 GT3 spied for the first time

  31-08-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Coupe,PerformanceWe've seen most variants of the 992 911 by now.Continue reading 2020 Porsche 911 GT3 spied for the first time 2020 Porsche 911 GT3 spied for the first time originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Vauxhall Corsa GSi 2018 review

  31-08-2018 17:29
  
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  Image 1 of 20 31 Aug, 2018 4:30pmDave Humphreys
  We get behind the wheel of the new Vauxhall Corsa GSi and assess whether or not it’s a worthy successor to VXRMost younger drivers won’t remember the GSi badge that was once a thing of desire in the Vauxhall range. But it’s making a comeback following the launch of the Insignia GSi. Picking up where the VXR left off, the Corsa GSi occupies a part of the hatchback market that isn’t so densely populated: sporty c
  
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• BlackRock voted to replace Tesla's Elon Musk with independent chairman

  31-08-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,TeslaMajor investor wanted his duties split up for better oversightContinue reading BlackRock voted to replace Tesla's Elon Musk with independent chairman BlackRock voted to replace Tesla's Elon Musk with independent chairman originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Taking care of the workers - the week

  31-08-2018 17:06
  Just occasionally, it's the unexpected light shone into less headline grabbing aspects of company operations that can really impress. As was the case this week when we learnt about the medical services provision for the workers at SEAT's Martorell plant. I do not know the ins and outs of this provision in Spain or the history, but in these hard pressed times for health provision generally, it's good to see something like that in place. Good for the workers and the company.
  
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• F1's Marcus Ericsson walks away from violent crash at Italian Grand Prix

  31-08-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingBarrel-rolls several times: 'I don't know what happened there.'Continue reading F1's Marcus Ericsson walks away from violent crash at Italian Grand Prix F1's Marcus Ericsson walks away from violent crash at Italian Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Big F1 crash by Marcus Ericsson halts Italian Grand Prix practice

  31-08-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingBarrel-rolls several times: 'I don't know what happened there.'Continue reading Big F1 crash by Marcus Ericsson halts Italian Grand Prix practice Big F1 crash by Marcus Ericsson halts Italian Grand Prix practice originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why this could be the perfect time for Apple to make a car play

  31-08-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:BMW,Chrysler,Jaguar,Nissan,Tesla,Volkswagen,Volvo,Emerging Technologies,Smartphone,Technology,Autonomous,ElectricWhile the automotive and technology worlds have been pouring billions into autonomous vehicles (AVs) and preparing to bring them to market soon as shared robo-taxis, Apple has mostly sat on the sidelines. Of course, Apple is the last company to ever make its intentions known, and the super-secret tech cult giant hasn't been totally out of the AV game based on the clues tha
  
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• Chinese vehicle manufacturer LDV to produce Tarantula SUV

  31-08-2018 15:55
  
  James Wilson2018-08-31 14:55
  LDV has announced its latest SUV, the Tarantula, will go on sale in China next year, with aspirations to also enter the European marketLDV, formally Leyland DAF Vans, has announced that it will start production of its mid-size SUV concept the Tarantula, in 2019. The interestingly named SUV will offer a mix of powertrains, including petrol, diesel, hybrid and pure EV variants. While the car will be initially limited to the Chinese market, a spokesperson confirmed that
  
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• More than 100 pink Cadillacs expected for Aretha Franklin’s funeral today

  31-08-2018 15:13
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Cadillac,ClassicsThey'll form a 'Freeway of Love' outside the church where mourners will gather.Continue reading More than 100 pink Cadillacs expected for Aretha Franklin’s funeral today More than 100 pink Cadillacs expected for Aretha Franklin’s funeral today originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 09:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• More than 100 pink Cadillacs assemble for Aretha Franklin’s funeral today

  31-08-2018 15:13
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Cadillac,ClassicsThey're forming a 'Freeway of Love' outside the church.Continue reading More than 100 pink Cadillacs assemble for Aretha Franklin’s funeral today More than 100 pink Cadillacs assemble for Aretha Franklin’s funeral today originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 09:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EU offers to eliminate auto tariffs — Trump says, 'It's not good enough'

  31-08-2018 14:56
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalEU's Juncker says if U.S. enacts new tariffs, EU will do the sameContinue reading EU offers to eliminate auto tariffs — Trump says, 'It's not good enough' EU offers to eliminate auto tariffs — Trump says, 'It's not good enough' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• US vehicle sales 'to lift slightly' in August - Edmunds

  31-08-2018 14:51
  Edmunds forecasts that US new vehicle sales are expected to 'lift slightly in August' when compared against the Hurricane Harvey depressed August tally of last year.
  
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• EU pledges to boost auto tariffs if Trump reneges on agreement

  31-08-2018 14:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  The European Union will respond in kind if President Trump reneges on his pledge not to impose car tariffs, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said as trade tensions between Europe and the United States rose again.
  
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• BMW seeks planning permission for new Swindon facility

  31-08-2018 14:29
  A local media report in the UK says that BMW has applied to a local authority to build an additional facility at its Swindon manufacturing site that makes Mini brand vehicles. Planning permission would be an essential precondition to a potential decision to build.
  
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• Hyundai i20 vs Citroen C3 vs Nissan Micra

  31-08-2018 13:50
  
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  Does the new Hyundai i20 have what it takes to top the supermini class as it meets the Citroen C3 and Nissan Micra?A wave of all-new superminis has arrived recently, vying for customers in the UK. This is one of the most popular classes of the new car market, so these models are crucial for manufacturers.
  However, it’s fair to say that the Hyundai i20 didn’t set any fires under the competition when it hit dealers in 2014. So the Korean brand has introduced a new mode
  
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• VW Truck and Bus AG officially becomes TRATON AG

  31-08-2018 13:38
  In what could be a step on the road to an eventual spin-off, Volkswagen Truck and Bus AG has become TRATON AG.
  
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• UQM secures electric propulsion orders from Lightning Systems

  31-08-2018 13:37
  UQM Technologies has received an order from Lightning Systems for its eDT 220 electric propulsion systems for use in several new projects, including Class 6 vehicles for Zeem Solutions in New York and a city bus programme for Via Mobility, in Boulder, Colorado.
  
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• Navistar appoints new chief communications officer

  31-08-2018 13:33
  Navistar has named David Giroux as chief communications officer who will lead the company's Corporate Communications department effective 1 September.
  
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• Kumho Tyre Europe appoints new president

  31-08-2018 13:32
  Kumho Tyre Europe has appointed Kyungtai Ju as president with immediate effect.
  
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• Ineos Styrolution to acquire two Total polystyrene plants in China

  31-08-2018 13:31
  Ineos Styrolution has inked an acquisition agreement with Total for two polystyrene (PS) production sites in China.
  
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• GAC launches its first overseas subsidiary in Russia

  31-08-2018 13:28
  GAC Motor (Guangzhou Automotive) has announced the launch of the company's first overseas subsidiary in Russia, GAC Motor RUS, along with plans to enter the Russian market in 2019.
  
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• FAW-VW opens new production facility in Tianjin, China

  31-08-2018 13:26
  The Volkswagen Group says it is strengthening its SUV offensive in China with the launch of the new FAW-Volkswagen Tianjin plant.
  
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• What is hypermiling and how do you do it?

  31-08-2018 12:58
  
  Hypermiling helps you get the most from every last drop of fuel to maximise MPG. We explain how it works, and how it can save you money…
  
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• Renesas Electronics weighs deal for U.S. chip maker, reports say

  31-08-2018 12:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japanese automotive chipmaker Renesas Electronics, looking to further expand into chips for self-driving vehicles, is considering buying U.S. chipmaker Integrated Device Technology, Reuters and the Nikkei reported.
  
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• PSA hints at additional Poissy model

  31-08-2018 12:21
  PSA is strongly hinting it will unveil an additional - unnamed - vehicle to be produced at its Poissy plant North West of Paris with further details to be released at the end of this year.
  
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• New mid-engined 2022 Jaguar F-Type to rival McLaren

  31-08-2018 11:42
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-08-31 10:45
  Jaguar F-Type successor, which could be called J-Type, will feature a mid-engine layout and hybrid tech. A full EV model could also followThe successor to the Jaguar F-Type will embrace hybrid technology and go mid-engined when it launches around 2022, Auto Express can exclusively reveal. And further down the line, Jag could launch a fully-electric version to rival the forthcoming Porsche Taycan.
  Development work on the F-Type’s successor is under way, with en
  
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• Lyft hires adviser in advance of 2019 IPO, report says

  31-08-2018 11:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lyft, the second-biggest U.S. ride-hailing company, has started the process for an initial public offering in an effort to beat Uber to public markets, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
  
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• Trump rejects EU offer for no auto tariffs

  31-08-2018 11:27
  US President Donald Trump appears to have rejected overtures from the EU aimed at removing tariffs on automotive products traded between the US and EU. Trump made the remarks, which will reignite concerns over the potential impact of rising EU-US trade tensions on European automotive firms, in an interview with Bloomberg.
  
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• ‘Are car firms’ profits really that excessive?’

  31-08-2018 11:15
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-09-02 16:00
  Toyota made $22.5billion in 2017, but that might not be as exorbitant as it seems, writes Mike RutherfordConcerned about the profits that companies make for themselves – at your expense? You should be.
  If profitability is excessive, it’s usually a case of plain greed on the part of a firm that can easily afford to lower its retail prices. Apple, with a $48,000million ($48billion) profit figure in 2017, proves my point.  
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• Trump to back $200 billion China tariffs as early as next week, report says

  31-08-2018 11:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump wants to move ahead with a plan to impose tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports as soon as a public-comment period concludes next week, Bloomberg reported.
  
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• Zhitu Map and Parkopedia team on street data

  31-08-2018 10:31
  Zhitu Map and Parkopedia have unveiled a joint venture to provide hundreds of millions of Chinese drivers with up to date street  data, including space availability, which will allow them to go directly to an open space instead of circling the block searching.
  
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• BMW M5 review

  31-08-2018 09:28
  
  For Performance and handlingPremium qualityLuxury and refinementOur Rating 
  5Against High price and running costsLacks steering feelNiggly low-speed ride2018
  The legendary executive express adds even more power and four-wheel drive to its arsenalThe BMW M5 has been the benchmark for high performance saloon cars pretty much since the genre was invented. The last model faced a formidable challenge from the latest Mercedes-AMG E 63, but the new M5 has upped its game and is back at th
  
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• F1 Spa crash left Fernando Alonso's McLaren a writeoff

  31-08-2018 01:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingHalo may have saved Leclerc's life, but Alonso's car didn't surviveContinue reading F1 Spa crash left Fernando Alonso's McLaren a writeoff F1 Spa crash left Fernando Alonso's McLaren a writeoff originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai to give the Elantra GT sportier N-Line trim

  31-08-2018 01:40
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Nissan,Hatchback,Wagon,PerformanceHyundai's N stands for "Nürburgring," while N-Line means "Not the hottest N."Continue reading Hyundai to give the Elantra GT sportier N-Line trimHyundai to give the Elantra GT sportier N-Line trimoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 5 great car speakers | Autoblog's favorites

  31-08-2018 01:33
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Parts and AccessoriesPlay your tunes loud and proud.Continue reading 5 great car speakers | Autoblog's favorites 5 great car speakers | Autoblog's favorites originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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