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• Looking for the best towel to dry your car?

  18-09-2018 23:42
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoWe try to narrow down the unending sea of options.Continue reading Looking for the best towel to dry your car? Looking for the best towel to dry your car? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hot new SEAT Tarraco FR to bring sporty edge and plug-in hybrid option

  18-09-2018 23:13
  
  John McIlroy2018-09-18 22:12
  SEAT will supplement its new Tarraco SUV range with a hot FR version offered in petrol, diesel and hybrid formThe new SEAT Tarraco will be offered in performance-focused FR form in both conventional and plug-in hybrid forms, Auto Express has learned.
  The new SUV is being sold as a seven-seater only in the UK, as a rival for the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq and the Hyundai Santa Fe. But SEAT has already confirmed plans to offer a sport-themed FR edition alongside the SE
  
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• SEAT Tarraco gains new 242bhp petrol powertrain

  18-09-2018 23:12
  
  SEAT has bolstered the Tarraco’s line-up with a new, range-topping 2.0-litre petrol engine. It’s available to order now, in the company’s XCellence, XCellence Lux, FR and FR Sport trim levels, with prices starting from £39,400.
  The turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit is the same powertrain used in the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Skoda Octavia vRS. It produces 242bhp and 370Nm of torque, which SEAT says will give the Tarraco a 0–62mph time of 6.2 seconds and a top
  
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• SEAT Alhambra MPV to get range of updates

  18-09-2018 23:12
  
  John McIlroy2018-09-18 22:15
  The venerable SEAT Alhambra remains part of the Spanish brand's plans and will be updated to keep it freshThe SEAT Alhambra will get technology upgrades to keep it up to date, as the existing version of the Spanish MPV approaches its ninth year of life, Auto Express can reveal. 
  The future of the venerable people-carrier, developed in conjunction with the Volkswagen Sharan, has been in increasing doubt, not least because SEAT now has a seven-seat SUV in the form
  
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• Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi adopts Android infotainment in coup for Google

  18-09-2018 23:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Mitsubishi,Nissan,Renault,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,TechnologyAnd nav company TomTom's stock takes a beatingContinue reading Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi adopts Android infotainment in coup for Google Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi adopts Android infotainment in coup for Google originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Ford Edge ST starts at under $44,000

  18-09-2018 22:45
  
  Filed under:Ford,Crossover,SUV,PerformanceYou can option it up much higher, though.Continue reading 2019 Ford Edge ST starts at under $44,000 2019 Ford Edge ST starts at under $44,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Cadillac XT4 vs. other compact luxury crossovers: How they compare

  18-09-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,ComparisonThe latest from Cadillac takes on crosstown rival and bestsellers.Continue reading 2019 Cadillac XT4 vs. other compact luxury crossovers: How they compare 2019 Cadillac XT4 vs. other compact luxury crossovers: How they compare originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What Cadillac dealers can expect from Steve Carlisle

  18-09-2018 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cadillac chief Steve Carlisle is mild-mannered and methodical when he speaks. He doesn't want or command attention but that's not necessarily a weakness. Just different from what we've come to expect from Cadillac.
  
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• Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 are its most powerful road cars of all time

  18-09-2018 22:00
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Convertible,Luxury,Performance,Specialty,SupercarsThese open-top Ferraris are absolutely stunning.Continue reading Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 are its most powerful road cars of all time Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 are its most powerful road cars of all time originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lotus Esprit S1 gets wet and wild in "Forza Horizon 4" James Bond trailer

  18-09-2018 21:45
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Toys/Games,TV/Movies,Aston Martin,BMW,Jaguar,LotusAnd lots of 007's best car gadgets will be functional during gameplay.Continue reading Lotus Esprit S1 gets wet and wild in "Forza Horizon 4" James Bond trailer Lotus Esprit S1 gets wet and wild in "Forza Horizon 4" James Bond trailer originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ferrari CEO Camilleri lays out his plans

  18-09-2018 21:36
  According to a presentation made earlier on 18 September, Ferrari N.V. is charged with doubling pre-tax profit to between 1.8 and 2.0bn euro EBITDA in 2022. CEO Louis Camilleri has also laid out plans for future models, including an update on the SUV project.
  
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• CarMax stores reopen after Florence blows through Carolinas

  18-09-2018 21:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  The last of the CarMax stores that were closed last week as Hurricane Florence bore down on the southeast U.S. reopened on Wednesday, a spokeswoman confirmed.
  
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• DOJ launches fraud investigation over Elon Musk's tweets

  18-09-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Electric"Musk said 'funding secured,' which is not a prediction, but a statement in past tense which seems like a fact, and this could be a strong case from the government side."Continue reading DOJ launches fraud investigation over Elon Musk's tweets DOJ launches fraud investigation over Elon Musk's tweets originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Ema
  
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• Audi E-Tron vs. Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X: How they compare on paper

  18-09-2018 19:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Jaguar,Tesla,Car Buying,Technology,Crossover,SUV,Electric,Luxury,Performance,ComparisonThe all-electric crossover segment is suddenly heating up.Continue reading Audi E-Tron vs. Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X: How they compare on paper Audi E-Tron vs. Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X: How they compare on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Feds launch criminal probe into Musk's tweets, report says

  18-09-2018 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla Inc. is under investigation by the Justice Department over public statements made by the company and CEO Elon Musk, two people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
  
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• Car industry urges Government to rule out no-deal Brexit

  18-09-2018 18:54
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-09-19 08:00
  SMMT says no-deal is “no option” for auto industry, warning hard Brexit tariffs of £5 billion are “tip of the iceberg”The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has issued its starkest warning yet that a no-deal Brexit would be disastrous for the UK’s automotive industry. 
  Citing increased costs to industry and consumers, driven by tariffs, of £5 billion, the SMMT warns a no-deal Brexit is “no option&r
  
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• Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi joins with Google to create new car infotainment systems

  18-09-2018 18:46
  
  Richard Ingram2018-09-18 17:30
  Global conglomerate Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi has joined forces with the mighty Google to develop next-generation car infotainment setups.The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has announced a tie-up with tech-giant Google to develop its next-generation intelligent infotainment systems – in a scheme that is scheduled for roll-out in cars from 2021.
  The Android-based set-up will provide “intelligent infotainment and customer-focused applications across m
  
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• Here's how much ride-sharing is keeping drunk drivers off the road

  18-09-2018 18:40
  
  Filed under:Safety,TechnologyFor better or worse, transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft have transformed how people get around in urban areas in the U.S. The worse portion comes mostly from Uber's near-constant controversy and the way TNCs have decimated the livelihood of taxi and limo drivers — and even driven some to suicide.The better part is they give people a better and cheaper option than taxis. Now there's evidence that TNCs are putting a dent in drunk driving,
  
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• Why the entry-level Mercedes-Benz A class is loaded with new technology

  18-09-2018 18:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Mercedes-Benz A-class compact sedan, expected to arrive in U.S. showrooms early next year, is the brand's new "gateway" vehicle -- designed to draw the next generation of customers.
  
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• Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato and DB4 GT Zagato Continuation announced

  18-09-2018 18:15
  
  Alex Ingram2018-09-19 00:01
  Aston Martin and Zagato team-up to create two new models, which can only be bought as a pair at a cost of £6million Aston Martin will team up with Italian design house Zagato once again - and this time for one of its most exclusive collaborations yet.
  In celebration of its centenary in 2019 Zagato will work with the British brand to produce two cars: the all-new DBS GT Zagato and the DB4 GT Zagato Continuation. 
  The former is based on the DBS Superleggera,
  
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• 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet Review | Who needs a roof?

  18-09-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:OwnershipDriving this convertible through the mountains is a dream, but it'll cost you.Continue reading 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet Review | Who needs a roof? 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet Review | Who needs a roof? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New European bicycle speed record set behind Porsche Cayenne Turbo

  18-09-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Porsche,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceNeil Campbell hit 149.16 mph and will now target the world record.Continue reading New European bicycle speed record set behind Porsche Cayenne Turbo New European bicycle speed record set behind Porsche Cayenne Turbo originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump's trade war with China escalates

  18-09-2018 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  China announced retaliatory tariffs against $60 billion of U.S. goods, sharply escalating their trade conflict as the Trump administration considers imposing duties on almost all Chinese imports.
  
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• New Toyota Supra prototype review

  18-09-2018 17:44
  
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  Drive of prototype suggests the reborn Toyota Supra coupe will be a hit There is still some time to wait before Toyota reveals the all-new Supra at the 2019 Detroit Motor Show. But this didn’t prevent Gazoo Racing – the firm’s motorsport division responsible for developing the car – from allowing us to drive a lightly-disguised prototype in the hills above Madrid earlier this month.
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• BMW plans Mini 2019 'summer shutdown' to coincide with Brexit

  18-09-2018 17:44
  BMW will bring forward the 2019 summer maintenance shut down at its Mini factory in Oxford to 1 April - just after the UK is expected to 'Brexit' (leave the EU) at the end of March.
  
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• Audi E-Tron SUV gets the inevitable Sportback variant in 2019

  18-09-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,Porsche,Coupe,SUV,LuxuryThe Audi electric SUV coupe is coming.Continue reading Audi E-Tron SUV gets the inevitable Sportback variant in 2019 Audi E-Tron SUV gets the inevitable Sportback variant in 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari's SUV will be called Purosangue

  18-09-2018 16:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ferrari will launch the Purosangue, its much anticipated four-door utility vehicle, in 2022. The name means "thoroughbred" in Italian.
  
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• 2019 VW GTI gets retro-inspired Rabbit Edition, standard LSD, higher price

  18-09-2018 16:50
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Hatchback,PerformanceThe Rabbit Edition is limited productionContinue reading 2019 VW GTI gets retro-inspired Rabbit Edition, standard LSD, higher price 2019 VW GTI gets retro-inspired Rabbit Edition, standard LSD, higher price originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari reveals limited-edition Monza SP1, SP2 sports cars in Italy

  18-09-2018 16:49
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Coupe,Performance,Racing,SupercarsThe one- and two-seat barchettas are based on the 812 Superfast.Continue reading Ferrari reveals limited-edition Monza SP1, SP2 sports cars in ItalyFerrari reveals limited-edition Monza SP1, SP2 sports cars in Italyoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ferrari plans 15 new models, shares name of its SUV

  18-09-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Ferrari,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceThe SUV will be called Purosangue — translation: Thoroughbred.Continue reading Ferrari plans 15 new models, shares name of its SUV Ferrari plans 15 new models, shares name of its SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Will automakers bear disproportionate burden for tackling climate change?

  18-09-2018 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  It's unclear how much automakers will benefit from relaxing standards for tailpipe emissions. To some observers, the biggest winners are petroleum companies.
  
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• New Mitsubishi L200 teaser Image revealed

  18-09-2018 16:21
  
  Jake Weaver2018-09-18 09:10
  A teaser for the forthcoming Mitsubishi L200 pickup has been revealed, due to arrive before 2020A teaser image for the new sixth generation Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck has been released. Despite being 40 years old, the L200 is still going strong so the next generation will hope to continue with that. Although this is only a teaser image, we can see the type of design that Mitsubishi will be going for with an aggressive front-end treatment in evidence. There's a
  
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• EU investigates 'collusion' by VW Group, BMW, Daimler on emissions

  18-09-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Audi,BMW,Mercedes-Benz,Porsche,Volkswagen,Emissions,TechnologySays 'circle of five' automakers held meetings to limit clean-air controls.Continue reading EU investigates 'collusion' by VW Group, BMW, Daimler on emissions EU investigates 'collusion' by VW Group, BMW, Daimler on emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EU eyes "circle of five" European automakers for emissions collusion

  18-09-2018 15:54
  The European Commission said on Tuesday (18 September) it had opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether BMW, Daimler and VW (Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche) colluded, in breach of EU antitrust rules, to avoid competition on the development and roll-out of technology to clean the emissions of petrol and diesel passenger cars.
  
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• Ferrari's plan through 2022 includes 15 new models, more hybrids, retail price growth

  18-09-2018 15:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ferrari plans to launch 15 new models by 2022, and the company expects the average retail price for its vehicles to increase "significantly."
  
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• VW Jetta sets speed record at Bonneville

  18-09-2018 15:45
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Sedan,Performance,RacingIts top speed is a bit more than stockContinue reading VW Jetta sets speed record at Bonneville VW Jetta sets speed record at Bonneville originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New limited edition Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 models revealed

  18-09-2018 15:11
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-09-18 18:00
  Limited run Ferrari Monza ‘Icona’ models use the brand’s most powerful V12 engine, and cost upwards of £3 millionFerrari has unveiled two new limited edition vehicles, the Monza SP1 and SP2. They are the first models to be launched under the Italian firm’s new ‘Icona’ line-up, which will celebrate some of Ferrari’s most famous models.
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• Hyundai Capital moves to foreclose on stores owned by ex-NFL players

  18-09-2018 15:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai Capital America has launched foreclosure proceedings against the owners -- auto industry veteran Michael Saporito and ex-NFL linebackers Jessie Armstead and Antonio Pierce -- of Hyundai and Kia dealerships in Pennsylvania accused of failing...
  
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• BMW to close MINI plant for one month immediately after Brexit

  18-09-2018 15:01
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-09-18 14:00
  MINI confirms shut down “to minimise the risk of any possible short-term parts-supply disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit”BMW is to close its MINI factory near Oxford the day after the UK leaves the EU. The move is said to be part of the company’s “planned annual maintenance”, but is being timed to coincide with Brexit to minimise short-term delays related to parts supply issues.
  The company explained that “planned annual
  
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• Steady car sales will keep global auto sector outlook stable - Moody's

  18-09-2018 14:46
  The outlook for the global automotive manufacturing industry remains stable over the next 12 to 18 months, reflecting expectations for steady demand across key regions despite looming challenges, Moody's Investors Service said in a report.
  
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• BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen probed by EU over emissions collusion

  18-09-2018 14:38
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-09-18 13:45
  EU commission investigating if companies colluded “to limit the development and roll-out of certain emissions control systems”BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes’ parent company Daimler are to be investigated by the EU Commission over concerns they colluded to hold back emission-busting tech. 
  The Commission is concerned the car makers, including VW Group companies Audi and Porsche, may have breached antitrust rules, which “prohibit cartels an
  
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• With turnaround complete, Pininfarina bets on engineering, design

  18-09-2018 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Italian coachbuilding and design company has a new strategy based on two business areas -- engineering and design -- that have been split into separate legal entities.
  
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• Changan and Huawei to develop intelligent and new energy vehicles

  18-09-2018 14:29
  Changan Automobile has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Huawei at Huawei's Shenzhen headquarters. Both companies will establish innovation centres and accelerate the development of automotive intelligence to create a mobile space that integrates human, vehicle, and life in the 5G era.
  
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• Audi launches e-offensive with the world premiere of Audi e-tron

  18-09-2018 14:26
  i is launching its electrification offensive with the world premiere of the Audi e-tron.
  
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• Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi lets Google's Android into its dashboards

  18-09-2018 14:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors announced a technology partnership that will make its vehicles among the first to use Google's Android operating system in its dashboards to control navigation, infotainment and apps directly installed in...
  
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• VW heavy vehicles unit to expand joint ventures in China

  18-09-2018 14:08
  Traton Group (VW's former heavy truck and bus unit) and China's CNHTC Group announced a further expansion of their long-term joint venture.
  
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• 15 new Ferraris due by 2022

  18-09-2018 14:06
  
  2018-09-18 13:05
  New Ferrari hybrid V6 engine plus mid-engined model to sit above 488 GTB on the way Ferrari will launch 15 new models by 2022 with an SUV due towards the end of the product plan, the company has confirmed. 
  Under the guidance of new CEO Louis Carey Camilleri, 60 per cent of the Italian firm’s products will feature hybrid technology within the next four years. Key to that will be the development of a new V6 hybrid powertrain, which Ferrari has confirmed is under develo
  
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• Ford Transit Custom PHEV debuts at IAA Commercial Vehicle Show

  18-09-2018 14:03
  
  Jake Weaver2018-09-18 16:18
  The Ford Transit Custom has gone electric with the new PHEV model, revealed at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover.The new Ford Transit Custom PHEV has been revealed promising 30 miles of zero emissions range, with a claimed total range north of 300 with use of an on-board generator – a 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine. The front wheels are driven by an electric motor, which gets its power from a 14kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack, whic
  
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• VW, BMW, Daimler face EU probe over collusion on emissions tech

  18-09-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The EU has opened a formal investigation into whether BMW, Daimler and VW Group colluded to avoid competition in the development of emissions technology, including allegedly limiting the rollout of systems to reduce NOx and particulate pollution.
  
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• Faurecia outlines technology for Paris show

  18-09-2018 13:21
  Faurecia will showcase its latest and disruptive technologies at the Paris Motor Show in its two areas of focus: Smart Life on Board and Sustainable Mobility.
  
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