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• Porsche rolls endlessly at Nurburgring endurance race

  03-09-2018 19:50
  
  Filed under:Videos,Porsche,Luxury,PerformanceWe lost count at the tenth roll, but thankfully the driver is fine.Continue reading Porsche rolls endlessly at Nurburgring endurance race Porsche rolls endlessly at Nurburgring endurance race originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Sep 2018 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Government invests £10million in digital tech to beat roadwork jams

  03-09-2018 19:17
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-09-03 18:10
  New Street Manager planning system could work with Google Maps and Waze to help drivers avoid roadworks and traffic jamsThe Government is investing up to £10 million into a new digital service that will allow drivers to better plan their journeys around roadworks.
  Street Manager will be a free service, providing apps like Google Maps and Waze with real-time traffic data, allowing them to further enhance their route guidance. The Department for Transport says
  
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• China mulls capacity curbs

  03-09-2018 18:24
  China will stop "haphazard investment and redundant development" in its vehicle industry, an official from the state planning agency was quoted as saying.
  
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• The Dartford Crossing: how to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine

  03-09-2018 17:45
  
  The Dartford Crossing is one of the busiest stretches of road in the UK, it spans the River Thames between Essex and Kent, and is a major bypass of Greater London. Not only does it cater for residents in the south-east of England, it's also a major part of the UK road network that helps connect Britain to Continental Europe, so is vital for business and holidaymakers alike.
  However, there have been plenty of changes to the Dartford Crossing over the years with one of the biggest being the remova
  
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• The Dartford Crossing: how and when to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine

  03-09-2018 17:45
  
  Read our complete Dartford Crossing guide for when and how to pay the charge, along with guidance on appealing a fine
  
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• Ford Mondeo safe for now as company seeks to stem losses

  03-09-2018 17:06
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-09-03 16:10
  As rumours circulate of the Mondeo’s demise, Ford admits its European operations require a “major redesign”Ford is facing widespread speculation its previously genre-defining Mondeo hatchback is to cease production.
  Reports over the weekend suggested the once ubiquitous Mondeo could chopped from Ford’s lineup, with analysts from Morgan Stanley saying the company could cut up to 12 per cent of its global workforce of 200,000.
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• Ford eyes Europe model range cull

  03-09-2018 16:53
  Ford could drop some of its model offerings in Europe as it looks to restructure further in the region, according to media reports.
  
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• Ford eyes cull to model range in Europe

  03-09-2018 16:53
  Ford could drop some of its model offerings in Europe as it looks to restructure further in the region, according to media reports.
  
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• Ford says it plans to upgrade Mondeo, not kill it

  03-09-2018 16:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford said it's standing by its Mondeo midsize car, adding that it will move forward with plans for an upgrade of the model and denying a report that it plans to halt production.
  
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• German Tesla challenge starts in Stockholm

  03-09-2018 16:14
  Mercedes' launch of the EQC electric SUV tomorrow (4 September) marks the start of European return fire against Tesla in the luxury electric segment.
  
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• Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2018

  03-09-2018 16:13
  
  Alex Ingram2018-09-03 16:00
  Pocket Abarth hot hatch gains minor cosmetic tweaks and a fruitier sports exhaustThe Abarth 595 and 695 have gained mild updates for 2018, consisting of minor styling changes, revised trim fittings and new colour options.
  A new front bumper features an enlarged front air scoop, which not only looks more aggressive but is claimed to increase engine cooling by up to 18 per cent. At the back, there’s a more pronounced diffuser, and revised reflectors and vents.
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• PSA says Sochaux working normally after stoppage

  03-09-2018 14:28
  PSA says its Sochaux plant as well as other French sites are stocked and working normally following a manual gearbox supply issue.
  
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• Kia global sales flat in August

  03-09-2018 14:28
  Kia Motors Corporation sales worldwide in August 2018 of passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles dipped 0.2% year on year to 223,648 units.
  
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• What does the future hold for Lando Norris?

  03-09-2018 14:03
  
  Stephen Errity2018-09-03 13:01
  Earlier this year we caught up with McLaren’s latest F1 driver, Lando Norris, to talk about his success and futureSpotting a future champion is as tough in motor racing as it is in any other sport. For every Damon Hill, Jenson Button or Lewis Hamilton, there are countless prospects who don’t make it to the Holy Grail of Formula One. ‘Sure things’ don’t really exist, but 18-year-old Lando Norris comes pretty close. The yo
  
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• Blickfeld raises seed funding to US$10m

  03-09-2018 13:44
  Lidar start-up, Blickfeld has increased its seed funding from US$4.3m to $10m.
  
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• Car insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?

  03-09-2018 13:20
  
  Cat S and Cat N insurance write-off classifications replaced the old Cat C and Cat D groups in 2017; but what do they mean and how do they work?
  
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• Ford drops plan to ship Focus from China to US

  03-09-2018 12:57
  New tariffs on cars made in China and shipped to the US have led to Ford cancelling plans to ship the Chinese-made Focus Active variant to the US market.
  
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• VW to invest in Ghana and Nigeria

  03-09-2018 12:53
  During German Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to Africa, Volkswagen has signed two memorandums of understanding  with the governments of Ghana and Nigeria.
  
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• New write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?

  03-09-2018 12:20
  
  New insurance write-off categories were introduced in October 2017, with Cat N and Cat S classifications replacing the old Cat C and Cat D groupings. But what’s changed aside from the names, and do the same caveats about buying a written-off car still apply?
  The new categories were introduced to better reflect the increasing complexity involved in repairing modern cars, but it’s worth pointing out cars classified as Cat or Cat D won’t be reassessed, so there are plenty of these
  
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• Insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?

  03-09-2018 12:20
  
  New insurance write-off categories were introduced in October 2017, with Cat N and Cat S classifications replacing the old Cat C and Cat D groupings. But what’s changed aside from the names, and do the same caveats about buying a written-off car still apply?
  The new categories were introduced to better reflect the increasing complexity involved in repairing modern cars, but it’s worth pointing out cars classified as Cat or Cat D won’t be reassessed, so there are plenty of these
  
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• 2018 Nissan Juke updated with new colours and trim

  03-09-2018 12:05
  
  Alex Ingram2018-09-03 11:15
  Trim and equipment revisions introduced to Nissan's compact Juke crossover, plus a £310 price hikeNissan has introduced minor updates and a new lower starting price to the Juke line-up. The changes aim to keep the popular compact crossover competitive before an all-new model takes its place in the near future.
  The changes are subtle on the outside. At the front, the V-section of the grille has changed in shade from its previous light chrome to a smoked chrome, a
  
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• 2018 Nissan Juke updated with lower starting price

  03-09-2018 12:05
  
  Alex Ingram2018-09-03 11:15
  Trim and equipment revisions introduced to Nissan's compact Juke crossover, plus a £300 drop in starting priceNissan has introduced minor updates and a new lower starting price to the Juke line-up. The changes aim to keep the popular compact crossover competitive before an all-new model takes its place in the near future.
  The changes are subtle on the outside. At the front, the V-section of the grille has changed in shade from its previous light chrome to a smok
  
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• Hyundai-Kia ponders exports to SE Asia from China

  03-09-2018 11:51
  Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia Motors are considering exporting cars from China to south east Asia as they struggle with overcapacity in the world's largest vehicle market, according to South Korean reports.
  
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• LG to strengthen auto business with new partnerships

  03-09-2018 11:29
  LG Electronics is looking to significantly increase its global automotive component sales by targeting growth segments such as autonomous driving.
  
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• DLR unveils lightweight vehicle concept

  03-09-2018 11:11
  DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft und Raumfahrt) has developed a concept for small vehicles as part of the Next Generation Car (NGC) project.
  
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• Zero-interest auto deals become scarce as Fed raises rates

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  A financing tradition established by GM after the Sept. 11 attacks is seeing its sunset as interest rates rise.In July, 0 percent financing dipped to its lowest level for any July since 2005.
  
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• Vision SUV will replace Lada Niva after 40 years

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lada unveiled a concept car previewing a replacement for its 4x4, more than 40 years after the budget off-roader first appeared.
  
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• Mazda hits the club scene to tap into Miata love

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mazda, which has struggled to maintain customer loyalty, has made owner engagement and community-building a central piece of its outreach strategy.
  
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• Kia to reveal ProCeed

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kia is set to reveal its much-buzzed-about, Europe-only ProCeed September 13.
  
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• Hyundai fights for NFL playing time by adding 'SNF' sponsorship

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a sport defined by matchups and midgame adjustments, the National Football League's official auto sponsor decided to make a tweak of its own.
  
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• Ford pact could affect VW pickup plans

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The open question is whether to give VW dealers a rebadged Ford Ranger, or a unibody pickup based on the Atlas crossover.
  
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• Dealer Bill Wallace slashed inventory, invested in service to stay afloat during the recession

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Wallace Automotive struggled to right-size inventory during the recession, but it also invested in service equipment and treated fixed ops staffers like superstars.
  
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• Chevy dealers' fixed ops prepare for return of medium-duty trucks

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hundreds of Chevrolet dealers are preparing their stores for what could be one of the most significant boosts for their fixed-operations business in a decade.
  
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• California bill a limited victory for car dealers

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  After battling with automakers since February over sweeping proposed changes to dealer franchise law, California retailers won a limited victory in the state Legislature last week -- in part by setting aside their most contentious proposals.
  
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• Automakers using experimental marketing to build brand loyalty

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Across the country, automakers are leveraging owner gatherings and other communal experiences to build loyalty and a deeper connection between brands and their customers.
  
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• Auto industry awaits clarity on costs of U.S.-Mexico trade deal

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The agreement on a NAFTA refresh eases some of the tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, but it doesn't end the uncertainty surrounding automotive supply chains in North America.
  
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• Austin, Texas Suburu dealer on green streak in college town

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Austin Subaru, in the bustling Texas college market, has taken on environmentally friendly initiatives.
  
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• Austin, Texas Subaru dealer on green streak in college town

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Austin Subaru, in the bustling Texas college market, has taken on environmentally friendly initiatives.
  
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• Aurus is Russia's answer to Rolls-Royce, Bentley

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aurus, the Russian maker of President Vladimir Putin's new luxury sedan, will launch a range of upscale vehicles next year and export them to global markets, including Europe and possibly the United States in the long term.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe gets new transmission

  03-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  While the redesigned 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe's muscular exterior might be the attention grabber of the latest generation, the automaker focused significantly on something a consumer can't see: the transmission.
  
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• Ford explores major job, product cuts in Europe, report says

  03-09-2018 00:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford may cut up to 24,000 jobs and stop producing models such as the Mondeo as it tries to revive its European business, the Sunday Times reported.
  
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