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• Tesla bonds, shares plunge as investors worry about more competition, Elon Musk's behavior

  05-09-2018 23:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's stock and bond prices dropped after CEO Elon Musk renewed an attack on a British caver whom he previously insulted and a day after Mercedes unveiled more EV competition for Tesla.
  
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• 2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth will at least look and sound faster

  05-09-2018 23:20
  
  Filed under:Fiat,Convertible,PerformanceAn optional dual-mode exhaust promises to give the 124 Abarth the sound it deserves.Continue reading 2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth will at least look and sound faster 2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth will at least look and sound faster originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Uber 'on track' for IPO in 2019 with no plans to sell tech unit, CEO says

  05-09-2018 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the ride-hailing company was on track to launch an initial public offering next year and had no plans to sell its self-driving car research arm.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz opens $500 million Sprinter plant in South Carolina

  05-09-2018 22:35
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Minivan/Van,Commercial VehiclesIt also has a deal to build 20,000 Sprinters for Amazon, the van's largest customer.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz opens $500 million Sprinter plant in South Carolina Mercedes-Benz opens $500 million Sprinter plant in South Carolina originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 16:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Ram 3500 heavy duty interior spied

  05-09-2018 22:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,RAM,TruckIt's the same as the 1500's interior.Continue reading 2020 Ram 3500 heavy duty interior spied 2020 Ram 3500 heavy duty interior spied originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Genesis G80 shows its face and more in new spy photos

  05-09-2018 21:35
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Sedan,Luxury,Performance,GenesisIt's definitely inspired by the GV80 crossover conceptContinue reading 2020 Genesis G80 shows its face and more in new spy photos 2020 Genesis G80 shows its face and more in new spy photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• These were last month's best-selling cars and trucks in America

  05-09-2018 21:15
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Sedan,Luxury,Performance,GenesisThe best-selling vehicle in America in August, 2018, was the Ford F-Series pickup truck, as usual. But there are a few surprises in the top 10. Click here to see the hottest vehicles in the United States.Continue reading These were last month's best-selling cars and trucks in America These were last month's best-selling cars and trucks in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of
  
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• Why Amazon is buying 20,000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans

  05-09-2018 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Daimler is emerging as a beneficiary of Amazon's booming package-delivery needs, with the e-commerce giant ordering 20,000 of the German automaker's Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans.
  
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• FCA US invests $30 million into Michigan autonomous-vehicle testing site

  05-09-2018 19:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA US is pouring $30 million into a new testing facility for autonomous vehicles at the company's proving grounds in Chelsea, Mich.
  
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• 2019 Mini Oxford Edition is the cheapest way to get a Mini, but only for college students, grads

  05-09-2018 19:50
  
  Filed under:MINI,Hatchback,BudgetIt offers more features, colors than the base Mini at a lower price.Continue reading 2019 Mini Oxford Edition is the cheapest way to get a Mini, but only for college students, grads 2019 Mini Oxford Edition is the cheapest way to get a Mini, but only for college students, grads originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford stops national ads for sedans, including Fusion still in production

  05-09-2018 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford has ended nationwide advertising for the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion and Taurus and also is dialing back spending in certain markets -- even though the Fusion will stay in showrooms for now.
  
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• Toyota recalls a million Prius and C-HRs over fire risk

  05-09-2018 18:39
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-09-05 18:00
  32,393 UK cars are affected, but the majority of the recalled cars are located in Japan and America Toyota has begun a massive global recall of over a million cars. The fault centres on a potential fire risk in the hybrid systems of the Prius hatchback and C-HR Hybrid SUV. 
  The recall applies to roughly 1.03 million cars – the Toyota C-HR, the Toyota Prius, and the Toyota Prius Plug-In. The cars were built between June 2015 and May 2018. Some 32,393
  
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• VW drops VR6 from Passat, only two trim levels available

  05-09-2018 18:30
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Car Buying,SedanThere will only be a Wolfsburg Edition and a SE-R for 2019.Continue reading VW drops VR6 from Passat, only two trim levels available VW drops VR6 from Passat, only two trim levels available originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes launches EQC two-motor EV crossover

  05-09-2018 18:08
  Daimler's new Mercedes-Benz EQC battery electric crossover has two electric motors at the front and rear axles with a combined output of 300kW and a claimed electric range of about 450km (280 miles) under NEDC measurement.
  
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• What's the future of car headlights?

  05-09-2018 17:41
  Audi seeks to revolutionise car safety and personalisation with its advanced digital matrix lighting tech
  
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• Future headlight tech

  05-09-2018 17:41
  Audi seeks to revolutionise car safety and personalisation with its advanced digital matrix lighting tech
  
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• Koenigsegg sees new Tesla Roadster as the 'gauntlet' thrown down

  05-09-2018 17:35
  
  Filed under:Tesla,Koenigsegg,Hybrid,Performance,SupercarsDoubling down on an even more energy-dense combustion engine.Continue reading Koenigsegg sees new Tesla Roadster as the 'gauntlet' thrown down Koenigsegg sees new Tesla Roadster as the 'gauntlet' thrown down originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Continental sends scathing message to senior management: Shape up or else

  05-09-2018 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  German automotive supplier Continental has told senior managers that they face job cuts if they cannot get a grip on problems, which caused the company to issue a second profit warning this year, an internal message showed.
  
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• Toyota to recall more than 1 million vehicles for fire risk

  05-09-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Recalls,Toyota,Safety,HybridToyota will recall some 192,000 vehicles in the United States to mitigate a fire risk related to hybrid power unit harnesses.Continue reading Toyota to recall more than 1 million vehicles for fire risk Toyota to recall more than 1 million vehicles for fire risk originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi A6 Avant 2018 review

  05-09-2018 16:09
  
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  Image 1 of 18 5 Sep, 2018 7:00pmJonathan Burn
  The new all-new Audi A6 Avant is ticks all the boxes for comfort and tech, but rivals offer more practicalityIf you want a practical Audi that isn’t an SUV, then the new A6 Avant is the biggest of the bunch. This is the all-new fifth-generation model, and like every example that went before, it bundles all the tech, refinement and luxury of the saloon into a more family-friendly estate body.
  The new model is slightly shorter than
  
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• 2019 Acura ILX gets a makeover with more standard safety features

  05-09-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Acura,Sedan,LuxuryNo mechanical changes, though.Continue reading 2019 Acura ILX gets a makeover with more standard safety features 2019 Acura ILX gets a makeover with more standard safety features originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Segula looks to expand Russelsheim site if takeover succeeds

  05-09-2018 15:59
  Segula Technlogoies says it is looking to "increase its footprint" at a Centre of Excellence in Rüsselsheim, as it moots taking on up to 2,000 staff of the Opel R&D site.
  
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• New Fiat 500X 2018 review

  05-09-2018 15:40
  
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  Image 1 of 16 5 Sep, 2018 2:30pmJames Brodie
  A facelift brings with it a raft of updates to the Fiat 500X crossover, including a 1.0-litre petrol engine and updated techIt’s been three years since Fiat’s 500 family was bolstered to span three distinct models. Though the Italian brand’s seemingly immortal 500 city car is undoubtedly the frontman, larger and more practical options are available.
  Since 2015, one of these larger options has been 500X crossover. Though
  
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• Toyota introduces a Corolla sportwagon

  05-09-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Toyota,WagonWhile the Corolla Touring Sports appears Europe-only, it's still cool.Continue reading Toyota introduces a Corolla sportwagon Toyota introduces a Corolla sportwagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai agrees new truck partnership in China

  05-09-2018 15:14
  Hyundai Motor has joined forces with China's Sichuan Energy Industry Investment Group to evaluate opportunities in the commercial vehicle sector.
  
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• Car headlights explained: LED, halogen, xenon, laser and future headlight tech

  05-09-2018 15:13
  
  James Wilson5 Sep, 2018 4:45pm
  We look at the many different types of car headlight and explain how each technology worksEarly car headlights were simple affairs – a bulb, a reflective bowl and a glass front. While better than nothing, a couple of well-placed tealights would have rivalled many of them for illuminating power. 
  Over time, motorists’ desire to see where they were going in the dark has led to ever more advanced car headlight technology. We’ve witnessed halogen
  
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• Volvo 360c concept is an electric, autonomous pod that wants to take on airlines

  05-09-2018 15:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Volvo,Autonomous,Concept Cars,ElectricIt has a sleep-focused interior option.Continue reading Volvo 360c concept is an electric, autonomous pod that wants to take on airlines Volvo 360c concept is an electric, autonomous pod that wants to take on airlines originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Off-road Review | Earning our trail rating the easy way

  05-09-2018 15:01
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Jeep,New Car Reviews,SUV,PerformanceProving the mettle of the latest ultimate off-road factory Jeep.Continue reading 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Off-road Review | Earning our trail rating the easy way 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Off-road Review | Earning our trail rating the easy way originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Titan pickup marketing campaign -- 'Calling All Titans' -- spotlights community service

  05-09-2018 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan departs from the usual pickup segment message of brawn and power to market its Titan as a community involvement tool.
  
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• The SUVs and trucks in GMC's future

  05-09-2018 14:59
  Following our foray into the future model strategies of GM's Baojun and Wuling brands, we return to the US to look at GM's truck-and-SUV-themed brand, GMC.
  
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• Holden struggles as GM plans future models

  05-09-2018 14:57
  A series looking at what's coming for GM's many brands and a couple of its Chinese joint ventures has so far covered Baojun, Wuling, GMC, Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac. The last piece in the General Motors puzzle is Holden.
  
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• GM future vehicles - Cadillac

  05-09-2018 14:55
  General Motors brands continue to be the focus of just-auto.com's latest future models series. Recent features have covered Baojun, Wuling, GMC, Chevrolet and Buick, with Holden set to round out the series. But first, the emphasis turns to what's ahead for Cadillac.
  
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• GM future vehicles - electrifying Buick

  05-09-2018 14:53
  A series which looks at what's planned for the many divisions of General Motors out to the late 2020s now turns to Buick, having already covered Baojun, Wuling, GMC and Chevrolet. Soon to come will be analyses of future models for Cadillac and then in the last chapter of this series, Holden.
  
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• GM future vehicles - Buick

  05-09-2018 14:53
  A series which looks at what's planned for the many divisions of General Motors out to the late 2020s now turns to Buick, having already covered Baojun, Wuling, GMC and Chevrolet. Soon to come will be analyses of future models for Cadillac and then in the last chapter of this series, Holden.
  
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• Tesla's cobalt-light batteries seen providing cost advantage

  05-09-2018 14:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's lead in battery technology gives it a cost advantage that may last for several years and help it face an onslaught of new competition, according to new research from Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
  
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• Management briefing - 2018 Paris motor show preview

  05-09-2018 14:46
  It's going to be an unusual bienniel Paris Mondial de l'Automobile. European markets appear to be strong yet there is anxiety in the air due to worries about a correction in 2019. Not to mention some big names still waiting in line for their models to be checked for compliance with WLTP rules. Volkswagen, which is the worst affected, has also decided to sit out the Paris show.
  
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• Updated Hyundai i20 heads for 250,000+ deliveries in 2018

  05-09-2018 14:34
  The i20 is one of those cars which can be overlooked when considering the most important models in the global B segment. It shouldn't be. Hyundai is on course to sell around 140,000 units of this little five-door hatchback in India by year end and more than 100,000 in Europe.
  
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• Chevrolet future models - part 2 of 2

  05-09-2018 14:33
  After the recent analyses of the current and future models of Baojun, Wuling, GMC and certain Chevrolet vehicles, the latest feature in the GM series centres on Chevrolet's SUVs and pick-ups. After that, it's Buick, Cadillac and GMC, with Holden being the final chapter.
  
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• Aston Martin aims to get more women in boardroom and showroom

  05-09-2018 14:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aston Martin, maker of sports cars for James Bond, is racing to add a woman to its board ahead of a London IPO.
  
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• 2019 VW Golf goes down in horsepower to go up in fuel economy

  05-09-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Hatchback,WagonFWD Golf trims switch to Jetta's 1.4-liter engine, losing 22 horsepower.Continue reading 2019 VW Golf goes down in horsepower to go up in fuel economy 2019 VW Golf goes down in horsepower to go up in fuel economy originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NAFTA talks restart as Trump, congressional clock boost pressure

  05-09-2018 13:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canada insisted there was still room to salvage NAFTA after talks with the United States and said both sides would meet again later in the day after separate discussions on this morning's proposals.
  
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• Toyota to recall over 1m hybrids to check wiring

  05-09-2018 13:49
  Toyota Motor has announced a recall of 1.03m hybrid vehicles in Japan, North America, Europe and other regions.
  
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• Mando acquires California AV testing permit

  05-09-2018 13:49
  Halla-owned Mando has acquired an autonomous vehicle (AV) testing permit in the state of California.
  
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• Volvo robocar aims to lure short-haul air travelers

  05-09-2018 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo's fully autonomous, fully electric 360c concept car shows the automaker's ideas for winning a large share of the multi-billion dollar short-haul air travel business.
  
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• GM plans to beef up battery randd operations

  05-09-2018 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors is investing $28 million to make "additional major enhancements" beginning this fall to a battery development and testing lab in suburban Detroit.
  
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• Opel engages unions on potential Segula jobs transfer

  05-09-2018 12:51
  PSA and Opel say they have informed unions of plans to discuss a potential partnership with engineering service provider, Segula Technologies, which could see up to 2,000 jobs transfer to the solutions provider.
  
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• Mercedes rolls out EV recharging network in Thailand

  05-09-2018 12:51
  Mercedes-Benz Thailand is on target to complete the roll-out of 200 recharging stations in Thailand by the end of September, according to a company statement.
  
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• UK new car market up 23% in August

  05-09-2018 12:42
  The UK's new car market turned in an impressive looking 23.1% rate of growth on last year's pace during the month of August, according to SMMT data. However, the SMMT also pointed out that the month of August is a low-volume month (second lowest in the year).
  
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• Volvo 360c concept previews fully autonomous future

  05-09-2018 12:23
  
  Steve Fowler2018-09-05 11:40
  Driverless Volvo 360c looks to rival air, bus and train companies with comprehensive autonomous capabilitiesVolvo’s vision of an autonomous future has been previewed by the 360c concept – a car the company claims could transform it from a traditional car maker into a transport company rivalling airlines, train companies and bus operators with a first class, door-to-door service.
  The fully-electric 360c claims to be part car, part office, part bedroom, par
  
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• ‘If you don’t believe in the electric car yet, you soon will’

  05-09-2018 12:16
  
  Steve Fowler2018-09-05 11:15
  Electric cars are the future of motoring, and they’ll soon be impossible for consumers to ignore, says Steve Fowler… This is when the electric car starts to get really serious. This week Mercedes has revealed its first, bespoke, all-electric car to the world and later this month, Audi does the same. Rest assured, it’s not stopping there.
  It all comes hot on the heels of Jaguar getting its I-Pace to customers before its rivals – and winning ou
  
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