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• 5 great windshield cleaners | Autoblog's Favorites

  20-09-2018 23:55
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Maintenance,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Parts and AccessoriesKeep your windshield clean and clear.Continue reading 5 great windshield cleaners | Autoblog's Favorites 5 great windshield cleaners | Autoblog's Favorites originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car Buyer's Glossary of Terms | Everything you need to know in under 3 minutes

  20-09-2018 22:01
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Original VideoFrom APR to Trim Level and everything in between.Continue reading Car Buyer's Glossary of Terms | Everything you need to know in under 3 minutes Car Buyer's Glossary of Terms | Everything you need to know in under 3 minutes originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Amazon now has Echo Auto, an Alexa assistant for your car

  20-09-2018 21:55
  
  Filed under:Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyThe device sits on your dash and connects to your phone via Bluetooth.Continue reading Amazon now has Echo Auto, an Alexa assistant for your car Amazon now has Echo Auto, an Alexa assistant for your car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan recalls over 215,000 crossovers and sedans for fire risk

  20-09-2018 21:06
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Nissan,Crossover,Sedan,SUVOwners advised to park cars away from other vehicles and structures.Continue reading Nissan recalls over 215,000 crossovers and sedans for fire risk Nissan recalls over 215,000 crossovers and sedans for fire risk originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dependence on cars reaches six-year high

  20-09-2018 20:57
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2018-09-21 00:01
  Reliance on cars increases for first time since 2012, with majority of drivers say better public transport would encourage them off the roadMotorists are more dependent on their cars than at any point since 2012, according to new research, while some 33 per cent of drivers report being either much more or a little more dependent on their cars this year than they were in 2017. 
  The data, which comes from a survey of 1,808 people by the RAC, also shows 27
  
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• Tesla Model 3 gets 5-star rating from U.S. safety agency

  20-09-2018 20:37
  
  Filed under:Tesla,Safety,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryNHTSA is also investigating Tesla crashesContinue reading Tesla Model 3 gets 5-star rating from U.S. safety agency Tesla Model 3 gets 5-star rating from U.S. safety agency originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vehicle loss from Florence expected to be a fraction of Harvey's impact

  20-09-2018 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  While the damage is certainly bad for people in the coastal region of the Carolinas, Florence's impact on the vehicle market is expected to pale in comparison to last year's Hurricane Harvey.
  
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• 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van | So this is what #vanlife is all about

  20-09-2018 20:00
  
  Filed under:Videos,Volkswagen,Minivan/Van,Classics,Specialty,Original VideoLiving in the slow lane and loving every minute of it.Continue reading 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van | So this is what #vanlife is all about 1975 Volkswagen Camper Van | So this is what #vanlife is all about originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-AMG Project One sports artistic camo during track testing

  20-09-2018 19:01
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,Future,PerformanceProduction is expected to begin in 2019.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG Project One sports artistic camo during track testing Mercedes-AMG Project One sports artistic camo during track testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW and Daimler to base joint mobility company in Berlin

  20-09-2018 18:54
  BMW and Daimler plan to base their proposed global mobility company in Berlin.
  
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• Nissan recalls 215,000 vehicles for fire concern, tells drivers to park outside

  20-09-2018 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan is recalling 215,124 vehicles in the U.S. over an anti-lock brake pump defect that may increase the risk of a fire. Nissan told owners to park their vehicles outdoors.
  
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• 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe earn highest IIHS safety ratings

  20-09-2018 18:30
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Subaru,Safety,Crossover,SUVThe Ascent also boasts excellent child seat LATCH anchor accessContinue reading 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe earn highest IIHS safety ratings 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe earn highest IIHS safety ratings originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Longtime Ford finance whiz Schloss to retire

  20-09-2018 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Neil Schloss, the treasurer who helped Ford steer through the Great Recession without going into bankruptcy, will retire at the end of the year after 36 years with the company.
  
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• Lamborghini Aventador SVJ First Drive Review | Worth its weight in carbon fiber

  20-09-2018 17:59
  
  Filed under:Lamborghini,First Drives,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsThe V12 flagship finally gets light on its feet.Continue reading Lamborghini Aventador SVJ First Drive Review | Worth its weight in carbon fiber Lamborghini Aventador SVJ First Drive Review | Worth its weight in carbon fiber originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 11:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 aces NHTSA's crash tests

  20-09-2018 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Tesla Model 3 sedan has been awarded five stars in all crash tests conducted by NHTSA.
  
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• Aston Martin to expand hypercar lineup with '003'

  20-09-2018 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aston Martin plans to expand its hypercar lineup with a coupe code-named the 003. Sales of the 003 will be limited to 500 units and its price is expected to be below that of its sister model, the Valkyrie, which cost $2.
  
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• Dozens of supercars amassed in alleged $364 million Ponzi scheme

  20-09-2018 17:53
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Convertible,Coupe,Motorcycle,SUV,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsThe list includes Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces and more.Continue reading Dozens of supercars amassed in alleged $364 million Ponzi schemeDozens of supercars amassed in alleged $364 million Ponzi schemeoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 11:53:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Peugeot E-Legend concept is an electric take on a classic coupe

  20-09-2018 17:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Paris Motor Show,Peugeot,Coupe,Autonomous,Concept Cars,ElectricIt supports autonomous and driver control.Continue reading Peugeot E-Legend concept is an electric take on a classic coupe Peugeot E-Legend concept is an electric take on a classic coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Focus vs Vauxhall Astra vs Volkswagen Golf

  20-09-2018 17:27
  
  2018-09-22 11:00
  Latest version of Ford’s big-selling Focus faces the Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf in one of this year’s most crucial testsSUVS might be all the rage, but if you take a look at the list of top 10 best-selling new cars in the UK, it still routinely includes this trio of five-door family hatchbacks.
  This fourth-generation Ford Focus promises what every successor does: more technology, greater refinement, even sharper driving dynamics and stronger practicality. But
  
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• VW I.D. Buzz Cargo: EV microbus gets a commercial version

  20-09-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:GreenVolkswagen is displaying the commercial version of its I.D. Buzz at the IAA show in Hannover, Germany. A production version could be ready by 2021.Continue reading VW I.D. Buzz Cargo: EV microbus gets a commercial version VW I.D. Buzz Cargo: EV microbus gets a commercial version originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Chevy Tahoe spied with independent rear suspension

  20-09-2018 16:59
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,SUVThe first sighting of the redesigned Tahoe.Continue reading 2020 Chevy Tahoe spied with independent rear suspension 2020 Chevy Tahoe spied with independent rear suspension originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Allison launches nine-speed autobox, expands electrification

  20-09-2018 15:43
  Allison Transmission said it would offer its medium-duty, fully automatic nine-speed transmission worldwide, adding it had developed an electric hybrid system with purely electric extended range.
  
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• New AC Cobra 378 review

  20-09-2018 15:36
  
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  Image 1 of 12 20 Sep, 2018 2:45pmSteve Sutcliffe
  With a 6.2-litre GM engine at its heart, the new 378 is arguably the best AC Cobra everThe AC Cobra might not be the most obvious new sports car of 2018. But with a 6.2-litre General Motors V8 in its engine bay plus a whole host of other modifications, the ‘378’ you see here is quite unlike any other AC Cobra so far.
  At £90,000 it’s not cheap, but then the moment you set eyes on the 378, the price almost becom
  
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• GM ignition switch criminal case is dismissed

  20-09-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,GM,Safety124 people were killed, 275 injured, 2.6 million vehicles recalled.Continue reading GM ignition switch criminal case is dismissed GM ignition switch criminal case is dismissed originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magna selling fluid pressure, controls unit to South Korean supplier for $1.23 billion

  20-09-2018 15:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  About 4,200 Magna employees at 10 operations in North America, Europe and Asia will transition to Hanon Systems in one of the biggest acquisitions of an overseas car parts unit by a South Korean company.
  
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• 2019 BMW i8 Roadster Drivers' Notes Review | The world of tomorrow

  20-09-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,BMW,Quick Spins,Convertible,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceIt looks and feels like the future.Continue reading 2019 BMW i8 Roadster Drivers' Notes Review | The world of tomorrow 2019 BMW i8 Roadster Drivers' Notes Review | The world of tomorrow originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Jake brakes' to be made in Czech Republic

  20-09-2018 14:59
  Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a maker of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, said it would open a factory in Brno, Czech Republic.bs Vehicle Systems, a maker of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, said it would open a factory in Brno, Czech Republic.
  
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• Mike Jackson's I told you so moment on Tesla's 'logistics hell'

  20-09-2018 14:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla could have avoided its recent struggle delivering cars to customers quickly if it hadn't insisted on handling its own retailing, AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson said.
  
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• 2018 Goodwood Revival Mega Photo Gallery | Celebrating the classics

  20-09-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Automotive History,Classics,PerformanceThe event, the people, and most of all the cars.Continue reading 2018 Goodwood Revival Mega Photo Gallery | Celebrating the classics 2018 Goodwood Revival Mega Photo Gallery | Celebrating the classics originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SAIC opens design studio in London

  20-09-2018 14:38
  SAIC Motor, parent company of the LDV and MG brands and a partner of General Motors and Volkswagen in Chinese joint ventures, has opened its 'Advanced London' design studio in a renovated building.
  
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• How Volvo's Polestar plans to sell its electric vehicles in North America

  20-09-2018 14:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo's Polestar brand announced details of the framework it will use to promote sales for its new electric cars, the Polestar 1 and Polestar 2.
  
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• A fifth of drivers say speed bumps have damaged their cars

  20-09-2018 14:28
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2018-09-21 00:01
  One in five UK motorists have damaged their car on speed bumps, with councils paying out £35,000 in compensation between 2015 and 2017More than a fifth of drivers say their cars have been damaged after driving over a speed bump, new research has revealed. 
  Local councils have paid out £35,000 in compensation over two years as a result of damage caused by speed bumps, even though they are not classed as a ‘road defect’, making it d
  
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• Aston Martin speeds ahead with October IPO worth perhaps $6.7 billion

  20-09-2018 14:26
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Aston Martin,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Luxury,PerformanceCEO says investor interest has been 'unprecedented' so far.Continue reading Aston Martin speeds ahead with October IPO worth perhaps $6.7 billion Aston Martin speeds ahead with October IPO worth perhaps $6.7 billion originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Thai sales rise 28% in August

  20-09-2018 13:53
  Thailand's new vehicle market continued to soar in August with sales rising 27.7% to 86,814 units from 67,962 units in the same month of last year, according to data compiled by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
  
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• Hyundai to sell 1,000 hydrogen-powered trucks in Switzerland

  20-09-2018 13:40
  
  Filed under:GreenIt'll beat EV trucks from Tesla and Daimler to marketContinue reading Hyundai to sell 1,000 hydrogen-powered trucks in Switzerland Hyundai to sell 1,000 hydrogen-powered trucks in Switzerland originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 07:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rolls-Royce signs deal to trial hybrid-electric train conversions

  20-09-2018 13:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Commercial VehiclesThey can run at times on battery power aloneContinue reading Rolls-Royce signs deal to trial hybrid-electric train conversions Rolls-Royce signs deal to trial hybrid-electric train conversions originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 07:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Malaysia sales soar in August ahead of new taxes

  20-09-2018 13:18
  New vehicles sales in Malaysia continued to soar in August, by almost 27% to 65,551 units from 51,720 units in the same month of last year, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
  
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• Aston Martin confirms its third mid-engine hypercar

  20-09-2018 13:00
  
  Filed under:Aston Martin,Technology,Coupe,Future,Hybrid,Lightweight,Luxury,Performance,Specialty,Supercars003 gets a turbocharged V8 in place of Valkyrie's naturally aspirated V12.Continue reading Aston Martin confirms its third mid-engine hypercar Aston Martin confirms its third mid-engine hypercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 07:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin plans October IPO worth up to $6.7 billion

  20-09-2018 11:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aston Martin says it is seeking a valuation of up to 5.07 billion pounds ($6.7 billion) from a public stock offering in October. The automaker is expected to publish a prospectus on Thursday.
  
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• Aston Martin confirms mid-engined ‘Project 003’ hypercar for 2021

  20-09-2018 11:49
  
  James Brodie2018-09-20 12:00
  The Project 003 will be the third Aston hypercar, and will slot in beneath the Valkyrie as a McLaren Senna rivalA third Aston Martin hypercar to compliment the Valkyrie and Valkyrie AMR Pro has been confirmed by the British brand. No official name has been announced, but it is currently being developed under the codename Project 003.
  The project is still in an embryotic state - Aston says that the new model will arrive on sale late in 2021, and while both right-hand-
  
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• ZF to plough EUR12bn into CASE megatrends

  20-09-2018 11:34
  ZF says it will invest more than EUR12bn (US$14bn) in e-mobility and autonomous driving during the next five years as part of its drive to make the logistics chain part of current megatrends.
  
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• Best clay bars: group test - pictures

  20-09-2018 11:30
  Pictures of the best clay bars
  
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• PSA promises EV version of every new model

  20-09-2018 10:37
  PSA - the maker of Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Vauxhall and Opel brands - has reiterated its EV plans, promising an electrified version of every new model.
  
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• VW ID Buzz Cargo debuts at IAA

  20-09-2018 10:02
  Volkswagen's commercial vehicle arm has shown the world premiere of the new ID Buzz Cargo - the commercial vehicle relation of the electric ID Buzz. It debuted this week at the IAA commercial vehicles show in Hannover.
  
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• Aston Martin shoots for GBP5bn IPO valuation

  20-09-2018 09:52
  Aston Martin has said it is seeking a valuation of up to GBP5.07bn in its upcoming IPO as it set a price range per share for its London stock market flotation later this year
  
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• VW rejects Trump envoy's take on Iran pullout

  20-09-2018 09:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen rejected a report suggesting it had decided against doing business in Iran after coming under pressure from Donald Trump's ambassador to Germany, saying its position had not changed.
  
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• Suzuki Jimny review

  20-09-2018 09:16
  
  For Unflappable off-road abilityCompact dimensionsRetro-4x4 stylingOur Rating 
  3Against Vague steering and soft handlingNoisy engine at speedTiny boot2018
  Comprehensive changes bring the Suzuki Jimny into the 21st Century. It isn’t perfect, but it’s full to the brim with quirky charmThe Suzuki Jimny remains a niche player in a market dominated by refined and capable crossovers. If you want a fine-handling SUV, this is not the car for you. However, if you’re after
  
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• Used Suzuki Jimny (Mk3, 1998-2018) review

  20-09-2018 09:00
  
  Cute but dated, the Suzuki Jimny offers rugged 4x4 ability in a package that's the size of a city car
  
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• Suzuki Jimny (1998-2018) review

  20-09-2018 09:00
  
  Cute but dated, the Suzuki Jimny offers rugged 4x4 ability in a package that's the size of a city car
  
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• 5 great air compressors for your car | Autoblog's favorites

  20-09-2018 00:39
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Parts and AccessoriesDon't get depressed, get a portable air compressor.Continue reading 5 great air compressors for your car | Autoblog's favorites 5 great air compressors for your car | Autoblog's favorites originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Sep 2018 18:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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