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• Volvo wants Trump exemption for tariffs on China-made XC60 crossover

  14-09-2018 23:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo asked the U.S. to exempt the company's Chinese-made XC60 mid-size crossover from new 25 percent tariffs, the latest automaker to seek relief from new levies on imports from China.
  
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• 992 generation Porsche 911 GT3 spied testing at the Nurburgring

  14-09-2018 23:11
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,PorscheThe 2020 GT3 will remain naturally aspirated and feature a manualContinue reading 992 generation Porsche 911 GT3 spied testing at the Nurburgring 992 generation Porsche 911 GT3 spied testing at the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy Colorado side curtain airbags are deploying unexpectedly on off-road trails

  14-09-2018 22:10
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Truck,Off-RoadVideos of the occurrences leave us scratching our heads.Continue reading Chevy Colorado side curtain airbags are deploying unexpectedly on off-road trails Chevy Colorado side curtain airbags are deploying unexpectedly on off-road trails originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota, partners to launch hydrogen truck project in California

  14-09-2018 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota is partnering with the Port of Los Angeles, Kenworth and Shell to launch a zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell freight project under which it will supply powertrains and provide other support.
  
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• United Road Services promotes President Mark Anderson to CEO

  14-09-2018 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  United Road Services, one of the largest vehicle trucking companies in North America, said President Mark Anderson will succeed CEO Kathleen McCann, effective Jan. 1.
  
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• Caddy XT4, Subaru STI Type RA, and blazin' Elon | Autoblog Podcast 553

  14-09-2018 21:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Podcasts,Cadillac,Ford,Lexus,Nissan,Subaru,Tesla,Volkswagen,Car Buying,Technology,Coupe,Crossover,Sedan,Electric,Police/EmergencyPlus thoughts on Nissan's Z car, the death of the Beetle, Ford Focus Active and writing.Continue reading Caddy XT4, Subaru STI Type RA, and blazin' Elon | Autoblog Podcast 553 Caddy XT4, Subaru STI Type RA, and blazin' Elon | Autoblog Podcast 553 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Pe
  
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• World Car of the Year 2019 contenders announced

  14-09-2018 20:34
  
  Mike Rutherfrod2018-09-14 19:20
  The new World Car of the Year Awards long list is out. Which model will take the top prize in 2019?British brands Aston Martin, Jaguar and McLaren have made it on to the 2019 World Car Awards long-list. And each of these UK-based firms will settle for nothing less than a class win or, in Jaguar's case, the overall World Car of the Year (WCOTY) 2019 title.
  But the Germans, Japanese and Koreans have more contenders than the Brits. Audi looks particularly strong and
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1993 Honda Civic VX Hatchback, Post-Apocalyptic 300,682-Mile Edition

  14-09-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive History,HatchbackWith a homemade back window, field-expedient rust repair, and better than 300,000 miles on the clock, this mean-looking 1993 Honda Civic has some stories to tell.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1993 Honda Civic VX Hatchback, Post-Apocalyptic 300,682-Mile Edition Junkyard Gem: 1993 Honda Civic VX Hatchback, Post-Apocalyptic 300,682-Mile Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permal
  
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• Looking for the best car harness for your dog?

  14-09-2018 20:01
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Safety,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Parts and AccessoriesKeep your pup buckled up.Continue reading Looking for the best car harness for your dog? Looking for the best car harness for your dog? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dealer rescued by swift boat as Hurricane Florence thrashes North Carolina

  14-09-2018 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  As Hurricane Florence continued to churn along the East Coast on Friday afternoon, it was still too soon to get a grip on what kind of damage it had caused in harder-hit areas like New Bern, N.C.
  
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• A 'no-deal' Brexit would make driving in Europe harder

  14-09-2018 19:01
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,OwnershipBritons would have to get an international license to drive in EuropeContinue reading A 'no-deal' Brexit would make driving in Europe harder A 'no-deal' Brexit would make driving in Europe harder originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to have a stress-free dealership visit

  14-09-2018 19:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Original Video7 steps to a great dealership visit.Continue reading How to have a stress-free dealership visit How to have a stress-free dealership visit originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The home of Fiat says 'ciao' to Sergio Marchionne

  14-09-2018 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  More than 2,000 people, including townsfolk, Fiat workers, politicians, and corporate executives, gathered in a packed Turin cathedral for a memorial service to honor the late Fiat Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne.
  
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• How heir apparent Euisun Chung could change Hyundai

  14-09-2018 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai Vice Chairman Euisun Chung -- now Executive Vice Chairman Euisun Chung -- has taken a critical step toward succeeding his father, Chung Mong-koo, as chairman of the Hyundai Motor conglomerate.
  
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• 1993 Mazda RX-7 Retro Review | A '90s hero turns 25

  14-09-2018 18:30
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Design/Style,Etc.,Mazda,Automotive History,Coupe,PerformanceThere was nothing else like it on the road – and there still isn'tContinue reading 1993 Mazda RX-7 Retro Review | A '90s hero turns 25 1993 Mazda RX-7 Retro Review | A '90s hero turns 25 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW develops new insurance rating for semi-autonomous cars

  14-09-2018 18:16
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-09-14 17:29
  German car maker and insurance company Swiss Re devise algorithm that takes advanced safety features into account BMW has teamed up with insurance company Swiss Re to devise a new type of insurance rating that properly takes advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like lane keeping assistance, into consideration.
  The system assesses individual vehicles on a case-by-case basis, taking the “integration of safety-relevant driver assistance systems into account
  
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• VW China completes four factory projects

  14-09-2018 17:59
  Volkswagen has announced the completion of a major production expansion in China, opening four new facilities in Qingdao, Foshan and Tianjin in recent months.
  
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• UK van speed limits: all you need to know

  14-09-2018 17:51
  
  Speed limits of the United Kingdom are something that are a bone of contention for many people. Some want to see them reduced, while others think they are too slow, yet others believe they are just right. But what are the speed limits if you drive a van? Unfortunately the answer isn't clear-cut, because it varies according to what type of van, pick-up truck, camper or other commercial vehicle you're driving, the road that you're on and whether you're towing or not. 
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• 2019 Volvo XC60 Drivers' Notes Review | We're comfortable with it

  14-09-2018 17:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volvo,Quick Spins,Crossover,LuxuryLow-key luxury, but the verdict on this crossover isn't unanimousContinue reading 2019 Volvo XC60 Drivers' Notes Review | We're comfortable with it 2019 Volvo XC60 Drivers' Notes Review | We're comfortable with it originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch as van launches into the air and flies over a roundabout

  14-09-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Citroen,Minivan/VanThe driver never saw the roundabout coming.Continue reading Watch as van launches into the air and flies over a roundabout Watch as van launches into the air and flies over a roundabout originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai plans fuel-cell truck for 2019

  14-09-2018 16:12
  Hyundai Motor has presented a first look at a render image of a new truck with a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain which is set to be launched in 2019.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Quick Spin Review | Now with actual 'velo'!

  14-09-2018 15:55
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Quick Spins,HatchbackBut don't worry, the driver side back door is still M.I.A.Continue reading 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Quick Spin Review | Now with actual 'velo'! 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Quick Spin Review | Now with actual 'velo'! originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Plant opening reflects committment to UK - Gestamp chief

  14-09-2018 15:54
  Gestamp says the opening of its new plant in the UK reflects the supplier's strong commitment to the country and its automotive sector.
  
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• VW board 'to discuss' Audi CEO Stadler's position

  14-09-2018 15:47
  Volkswagen Group's supervisory board is due to meet early next week to discuss the future of suspended Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, according to reports in the German media.
  
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• Hyundai Motor Group Chung succession closer

  14-09-2018 15:47
  Hyundai Motor Group has promoted chairman Chung Mong-koo's son, Chung Eui-sun, to a role of overseeing the company in a move that takes the succession at the top of Korea's largest automaker a little closer.
  
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• Hyundai Motor Group promotes heir apparent

  14-09-2018 15:35
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Hyundai,Kia,GenesisEuisun Chung poised to take control of the dynastic conglomerateContinue reading Hyundai Motor Group promotes heir apparent Hyundai Motor Group promotes heir apparent originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• IKEA plans home delivery by EVs in Europe, U.S. and China

  14-09-2018 14:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  IKEA says all its home deliveries in the inner cities of Amsterdam, Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Shanghai will be made by EVs or through other zero-emission means by 2020.
  
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• VW trying to get automakers to agree on self-driving car standards

  14-09-2018 14:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Volkswagen,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousMeeting an industry standard could reduce liability for accidentsContinue reading VW trying to get automakers to agree on self-driving car standards VW trying to get automakers to agree on self-driving car standards originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 08:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 3D metallic printing gains traction - the week

  14-09-2018 14:50
  I'm not usually one for blowing me own hooter but this week's most-read item on just-auto was last week's week, if you get my drift, mostly musing on the former GM Europe brands Opel and Vauxhall, now in the steady hands of PSA. Worth a read - especially the underlying articles - if you missed it.
  
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• VW board will discuss future of Audi CEO Stadler, report says

  14-09-2018 14:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi's suspended CEO, Rupert Stadler, who is in police custody, likely will be asked to step down by parent Volkswagen Group's supervisory board, German magazine Der Spiegel reported.
  
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• Brit breaks Nürburgring record — in a rented VW van

  14-09-2018 14:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Weird Car News,Volkswagen,Minivan/VanLapping the Nürburgring in under 10 minutes is a big deal.Continue reading Brit breaks Nürburgring record — in a rented VW van Brit breaks Nürburgring record — in a rented VW van originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Sep 2018 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF develops radar-based turn assist solutions for trucks

  14-09-2018 13:54
  At the IAA commercial vehicle show, ZF says it is presenting solutions that can help make trucks safer in inner-city traffic using a radar-based turn assist system to monitor the entire right vehicle side (in left-hand drive markets, making left turn at junctions; opposite configuration needed for right-hand drive markets such as UK).
  
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• Daimler and Bosch demo automated valet parking in China

  14-09-2018 13:48
  Daimler and Bosch have demonstrated their joint automated valet parking pilot project in Beijing.
  
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• Gestamp opens new UK site ahead of any Brexit deal

  14-09-2018 13:21
  Gestamp says it 'made no sense' to wait until a final outcome of any exit agreement between the British government and the European Union before deciding on its further manufacturing plans in the UK.
  
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• Mazda 6 vs Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport vs Skoda Superb

  14-09-2018 13:15
  
  2018-09-16 10:00
  Can large family cars still make an impact? We test the new Mazda 6 against the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport and Skoda Superb When many buyers think about a large family car, the first thing that comes to mind these days is likely to be an SUV of some kind, because these are among the most popular models on sale at the moment.
  However, another set of cars fits that label, and in many ways they’re much more attractive than pumped-up 4x4s. Big family cars such as the new Ma
  
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• Lotus recruits former JLR executive Popham as CEO

  14-09-2018 12:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lotus has recruited former Jaguar Land Rover executive Phil Popham as its CEO as its new parent Geely Holding considers an investment of $1.9 billion to turn the niche brand into a global competitor.
  
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• Gestamp backs diesel as EC tightens emissions rules

  14-09-2018 12:43
  Gestamp says the automotive sector is "killing itself" as the furore surrounding the diesel sector shows no sign of going away.
  
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• Brazil August sales tally comes as a surprise

  14-09-2018 12:35
  Sales of new vehicles in Brazil in August reached 248,623 units, surprising industry watchers.
  
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• Cars under £500: should you buy one?

  14-09-2018 12:26
  
  Dean Gibson2018-09-14 12:00
  Buying a really cheap car can be a step into the unknown, but a £500 car could be the best bargain you ever pick upWith so much new metal being revealed by car makers every week, it's easy to forget that there's a booming trade in used cars around the UK. What's more, there's a car for sale to suit almost every pocket, even if you're on the tightest of budgets.
  While franchised dealers shift nearly new stock resplendent with warranty and breakdown cover that's j
  
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• MINI Convertible vs Fiat 124 Spider

  14-09-2018 11:57
  
  2018-09-14 11:10
  The facelifted MINI Convertible goes head-to-head against the stylish Fiat 124 SpiderThere’s no better way to enjoy summer than with an affordable convertible. We’ve lined up two that offer different recipes, but unique style. The Mini Cooper Convertible has received cosmetic updates including fresh LED lights and new parts and panels to customise the car’s looks.
  • Best Convertible cars 2018
  The brand has maximised the British design theme, but buyer
  
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• Putin, Abe attend Sollers Vladivostok engine plant opening

  14-09-2018 11:48
  Mazda Sollers has opened is new engine manufacturing plant in Vladivostok with a capacity of 50,000 units per year in an inaugural ceremony attended by Russian President, Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.
  
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• ‘Airport pick-up and drop-off fees are fleecing drivers’

  14-09-2018 11:43
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-09-16 16:00
  Those who have the temerity to pick up their loved ones from the airport are being ripped off, says Mike RutherfordThe overwhelming majority of Brits become motorists. Having ‘qualified driver’ status for decades is the norm. Being a motorist for half a century or more is not uncommon. Tommy Rutherford, my old man, has just retired from driving after more than 70 accident-free years behind the wheel of Italian, then German, cars.
  We all know and fully
  
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• Tenneco shareholders approve Federal-Mogul buy

  14-09-2018 11:01
  Tenneco has secured approval from its shareholders to acquire Federal-Mogul.
  
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• Hyundai's transfer of power begins

  14-09-2018 10:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Euisun Chung, heir apparent to the Hyundai Motor empire, advanced another step toward taking the reins after being promoted to Group Executive Vice Chairman.
  
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• BMW Vision iNEXT concept previews flagship i SUV for 2021

  14-09-2018 10:11
  
  James Brodie2018-09-15 23:01
  The BMW Vision iNEXT concept teases a new large i SUV, which is set to arrive early next decade with level 3 autonomous featuresThis is the BMW Vision iNEXT concept, which will morph into a new all-electric BMW SUV intended to headline the firm’s i range from 2021 onwards.
  BMW’s head of development Klaus Fröhlich explains that the Vision iNEXT will be the firm's technology flagship, describing it to Auto Express as an “identification car”
  
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• Toyota Yaris Y20 Launch Edition unveiled

  14-09-2018 09:07
  
  2018-09-14 08:00
  New limited edition Toyota Yaris Y20 celebrates 20 years of the Japanese superminiToyota is celebrating 20 years of the Yaris supermini by introducing a new limited edition called the Y20.
  The model is set to be revealed at the Paris Motor Show in October, and just 1,998 will be built – paying homage to the brand’s first ever Yaris launch back at the same motor show in 1998.
  • Best superminis on sale 2018
  The Toyota Yaris Y20 Launch Edition gets gold paintwork t
  
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• VW seeks industry alliance for self-driving technology

  14-09-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW wants to team up with other automakers to create an industry standard for self-driving technology. Such a move would give companies better legal protection following accidents involving AVs.
  
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• Denso, Bosch suspend operations at S.C., N.C., plants

  14-09-2018 00:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the fringes of Hurricane Florence begin to slash the Carolina coasts with heavy rain and strong winds, Japanese supplier Denso suspended operations at its Greenville plant in North Carolina on Thursday.
  
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