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• Looking for the best auto emergency kit?

  25-09-2018 23:45
  
  Filed under:Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Safety,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoHere are 4 of our favorites.Continue reading Looking for the best auto emergency kit? Looking for the best auto emergency kit? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country: 6 Design Notes

  25-09-2018 23:20
  
  Filed under:Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Safety,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThe 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country is based on the V60 wagon but gets a lifted suspension to go along with a chunkier look to take on entry level luxury crossovers.Continue reading 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country: 6 Design Notes 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country: 6 Design Notes originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | C
  
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• Ford, UAW voice opposition to Trump plan to freeze fuel economy standards

  25-09-2018 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford and the UAW were among the major automotive organizations to oppose a rollback of national fuel economy standards during a public hearing Tuesday with federal officials.
  
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• Vaughn Gitten Jr. drifts Ford Mustang around the whole Nurburgring

  25-09-2018 21:34
  
  Filed under:Videos,Ford,Coupe,RacingHis drift car makes 900 horsepower.Continue reading Vaughn Gitten Jr. drifts Ford Mustang around the whole Nurburgring Vaughn Gitten Jr. drifts Ford Mustang around the whole Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Saleen celebrates 35th anniversary with 780-hp Mustang

  25-09-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceIt'll be based off Saleen's high-po Black Label Mustang.Continue reading Saleen celebrates 35th anniversary with 780-hp Mustang Saleen celebrates 35th anniversary with 780-hp Mustang originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump's new presidential Cadillac limo debuts in New York

  25-09-2018 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Trump's new Cadillac presidential limo is sleeker than Obama's and more in line with the brand's current design language, which was inspired by the Escala concept car from 2016.
  
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• California weighs an additional $2,000 subsidy for EVs

  25-09-2018 20:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  California will hold a hearing this week on offering a $4,500 subsidy for each electric vehicle sold in the state, up from the current $2,500, even as customers from Tesla and GM face the loss of even bigger federal credits.
  
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• Lighthizer says U.S. won't wait for Canada on new NAFTA deal

  25-09-2018 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  The United States is moving forward on its bilateral trade deal with Mexico that has implications for the auto industry even if Canada is left out because negotiators can't resolve their sharp differences over dairy and a dispute resolution system,...
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1988 Ford Festiva LX

  25-09-2018 20:08
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Automotive HistoryThe tiny Mazda-built subcompact, still in production in Iran and Venezuela.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1988 Ford Festiva LX Junkyard Gem: 1988 Ford Festiva LX originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hennessey introduces Goliath 6x6 because of course

  25-09-2018 19:52
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Chevrolet,Misc. Automakers,Truck,Luxury,SpecialtySilverado-based biblical beast boasts 705 hp from a supercharged V8.Continue reading Hennessey introduces Goliath 6x6 because of course Hennessey introduces Goliath 6x6 because of course originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:52:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Chevy Blazer to start at $29,995

  25-09-2018 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chevrolet is pricing the resurrected 2019 Blazer at $29,995 with shipping -- about the same as its Ford Edge and Nissan Murano competitors -- as the brand diversifies its crossover lineup.
  
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• The Brabus 700 Widestar is a Mercedes-AMG G 63 on steroids

  25-09-2018 19:26
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,Luxury,Off-Road,PerformanceBrabus gives the off-road Benz 700 horsepower.Continue reading The Brabus 700 Widestar is a Mercedes-AMG G 63 on steroids The Brabus 700 Widestar is a Mercedes-AMG G 63 on steroids originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar sets a lap record at a near-forgotten French race track

  25-09-2018 19:00
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Automotive HistoryRemember the Circuit de Charade at Clermont-Ferrand? Jaguar does.Continue reading Jaguar sets a lap record at a near-forgotten French race track Jaguar sets a lap record at a near-forgotten French race track originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NTSB calls for safety measures to combat surge in pedestrian deaths

  25-09-2018 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  The National Transportation Safety Board proposed a three-pronged approach to combat pedestrian fatalities, which have soared.
  
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• Chevy's next Tahoe adds independent rear suspension

  25-09-2018 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Spy photos of the next-generation Chevrolet Tahoe undergoing road tests in Milford, Mich., show the large SUV with an independent rear suspension, a notable engineering change from its traditional live axle design.
  
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• A call to return to stock car racing's roots, with EVs

  25-09-2018 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  EV racing would be far more interesting if all of the vehicles were stock, the race was a designated distance -- say, 200 or 225 miles -- and no recharges or vehicle changes were allowed.
  
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• Marilyn Monroe’s 1956 Ford Thunderbird could be yours

  25-09-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Ford,Convertible,Coupe,Classics,LuxuryIt's expected to fetch between $300,000 and $500,000.Continue reading Marilyn Monroe’s 1956 Ford Thunderbird could be yours Marilyn Monroe’s 1956 Ford Thunderbird could be yours originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country revealed, still handsome as ever

  25-09-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Volvo,Wagon,LuxuryA nice middle ground between car and crossover.Continue reading 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country revealed, still handsome as ever 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country revealed, still handsome as ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New McLaren 600LT 2018 review

  25-09-2018 17:00
  
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  Image 1 of 25 26 Sep, 2018 (All day)Steve Sutcliffe
  The McLaren 600LT is the latest Long Tail model, and is McLaren’s best road car yetThe rate of progress at McLaren seems to have no limits these days; the cars keep coming faster and faster, and they get better every time.
  And with the 600LT (where the LT stands for Long Tail) McLaren has surpassed its previous efforts again. Having driven it around the challenging Hungaroring GP circuit for a day, it&rsq
  
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• The story behind Ford's self-driving car plans; will they go public?

  25-09-2018 16:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford's $1 billion investment in Argo AI, a self-driving startup, is the automaker's way of trying to catch up to Google affiliate Waymo and General Motors in the driverless car derby.
  
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• Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder spied uncovered on public roads

  25-09-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Convertible,PerformanceThe fast mid-engine Porsche might be sporting a flat six.Continue reading Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder spied uncovered on public roads Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder spied uncovered on public roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door 2018 review

  25-09-2018 16:37
  
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  Image 1 of 22 25 Sep, 2018 11:00pmAntony Ingram
  The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door fastback blends sports-car performance with saloon practicalityIn the words of Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers: “There are times when only two doors isn’t so great”. Justifying the existence of the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door, this is the solution for those who demand the driving dynamics of AMG’s flagship GT coupe, but in a more practical package.
  You might assume that th
  
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• 2019 Chevy Blazer crossover starting price undercuts the competition

  25-09-2018 16:10
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Crossover,SUVThat's less than key competitors.Continue reading 2019 Chevy Blazer crossover starting price undercuts the competition 2019 Chevy Blazer crossover starting price undercuts the competition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Maserati Ghibli Ribelle revealed

  25-09-2018 15:59
  
  Alex Ingram2018-09-25 15:32
  Special paint and trim edition of Ghibli saloon limited to just 200 unitsMaserati has revealed the Ghibli Ribelle: a limited run variant of the brand’s mid-size executive saloon, which features unique paint and interior trims.
  The Ribelle is a purely a cosmetic special; the most obvious feature is its “Nero Ribelle” mica black paint finish. It rides on 19-inch alloy wheels, which are painted black and feature contrasting red laser etched highlights o
  
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• WLTP and trade spats lower BMW forecast

  25-09-2018 15:58
  BMW Group has lowered its guidance for full year 2018.
  
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• BMW teaser video shows new 3 Series on assembly line

  25-09-2018 15:55
  
  Filed under:Videos,BMW,Luxury,PerformanceWe get to see the new G20 3 Series coming together.Continue reading BMW teaser video shows new 3 Series on assembly line BMW teaser video shows new 3 Series on assembly line originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Proton hopes revived with new Geely SUV

  25-09-2018 15:40
  Malaysia's Proton Holdings announced at the weekend it has already pre-sold over 5,000 units of its new X70, just a week after it opened the order book for the model.
  
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• Burt Reynolds' vehicles up for auction at Barrett-Jackson

  25-09-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Chevrolet,Pontiac,Auctions,Coupe,TruckHe planned to auction the set before his death earlier this month.Continue reading Burt Reynolds' vehicles up for auction at Barrett-Jackson Burt Reynolds' vehicles up for auction at Barrett-Jackson originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 09:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New rugged Volvo V60 Cross Country uncovered

  25-09-2018 15:38
  
  Alex Ingram2018-09-25 15:00
  The new Volvo V60 Cross Country is based on the standard car, but with a raised ride height and several 4x4 inspired touchesThis is the new Volvo V60 Cross Country: a chunky, SUV-inspired estate car that’ll compete against the Audi A4 Allroad and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack.
  Based upon the standard V60, the Cross Country gets several 4x4 inspired touches, most significant of which is a 75mm increase in ride height. There’s a revised front grille insert that
  
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• Renault develops EV battery stationary storage

  25-09-2018 15:32
  Renault group has launched of Advanced Battery Storage, a stationary storage system for energy developed exclusively from new and recycled EV batteries.
  
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• ZF 'preparing to make truck platooning possible'

  25-09-2018 15:22
  ZF says that fully integrated ZF technology for truck platooning (driving automatically in close convoy for slip streaming) - sensor sets, the ZF ProAI supercomputer, ReAx electrohydraulic steering and the TraXon transmission system - are now in pre-production phase.
  
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• Ford bought abandoned Detroit train station for $90 million

  25-09-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Ford,Autonomous,ElectricThat's quite a lot by Detroit real estate standardsContinue reading Ford bought abandoned Detroit train station for $90 million Ford bought abandoned Detroit train station for $90 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk says Tesla making its own car carriers

  25-09-2018 15:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  The company is upgrading its logistics system but running into an "extreme" shortage of car carrier trailers, CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Monday in response to a customer who ordered a Model 3 in June but has yet to receive the car.
  
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• Why BMW is lowering its profit forecast

  25-09-2018 15:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW said it will not meet its full-year target of achieving a flat pretax profit as trade conflicts and pricing pressure hit sales.
  
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• 2018 Honda Ridgeline Long-Term Review | Car-like character is its biggest strength and weakness

  25-09-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Honda,Long-Term Garage,TruckIt's great to drive, but truck buyers might not care.Continue reading 2018 Honda Ridgeline Long-Term Review | Car-like character is its biggest strength and weakness 2018 Honda Ridgeline Long-Term Review | Car-like character is its biggest strength and weakness originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AT&T and Harman bring connected features to your older car

  25-09-2018 14:55
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Gadgets,TechnologyContinue reading AT&T and Harman bring connected features to your older car AT&T and Harman bring connected features to your older car originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• German government to hold diesel summit

  25-09-2018 14:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,BMW,Mercedes-Benz,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselContinue reading German government to hold diesel summit German government to hold diesel summit originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Shared cars to complement not cannibalise industry - study

  25-09-2018 14:26
  A study by car retail marketplace and publisher Auto Trader suggests it's a mistake to think that car ownership, or indeed the traditional retail sector, will be a victim of the sharing economy.
  
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• Tesla worker testifies Elon Musk summoned him to meeting, ripped UAW

  25-09-2018 14:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Tesla employee testified that he was summoned into a meeting last year in which Elon Musk told him that UAW representation would leave him voiceless, but that the automaker would let workers have it if their safety concerns weren't addressed.
  
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• Visteon supplies Merc A-class cockpit domain controller

  25-09-2018 14:15
  Several months after the launch of Mercedes-Benz's A-Class (as the sedan version makes its debut), Visteon said it was supplying a claimed industry-first cockpit domain controller, SmartCore, which usies a single silicon chip with multiple central processing units (CPUs).
  
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• For sale: Bikes from Steve McQueen, Peter Fonda, Paul Newman, Dennis Hopper

  25-09-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,Auctions,Motorcycle,Bikes,Luxury,Performance,SpecialtyDon't miss the exotic Vincent Black Shadow and Windhoff Four.Continue reading For sale: Bikes from Steve McQueen, Peter Fonda, Paul Newman, Dennis Hopper For sale: Bikes from Steve McQueen, Peter Fonda, Paul Newman, Dennis Hopper originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF supplies active belt retractor for Merecdes CLS

  25-09-2018 13:49
  ZF said it had begun volume production of its next generation active control retractor, the ACR8, fitted by Mercedes in the CLS.
  
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• VW: Retro-styled electric delivery van is production-ready

  25-09-2018 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW says its retro-styled I.D. Buzz Cargo autonomous electric delivery van could be launched as early as 2021.
  
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• U.S. supplier IAC wins in Europe by focusing on premium automakers

  25-09-2018 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S.-based International Automotive Components Group has seen a decline in its heartland, which has helped boost the prominence of its European unit.
  
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• BMW starts planning second generation autonomous driving system

  25-09-2018 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW is already planning the next generation of its autonomous driving system, the first of which is due to premier with the upcoming iNext.
  
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• Citroen names new head of design

  25-09-2018 12:46
  Former BMW, Kia and Great Wall designer Pierre Leclercq has been named head of design for the Citroen brand from 1 November.
  
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• How to create your own car: SEAT Mii by Auto Express

  25-09-2018 12:29
  
  Martin Saarinen2018-09-26 00:01
  We’ve teamed up with SEAT, our readers, a design agency and a car-wrapping firm to make our very own 30th birthday special-edition Mii Despite what manufacturers say, limited and special-edition models are commonplace in the automotive industry. Either to commemorate the start of a production run, an anniversary, or simply to attract more buyers with small design tweaks and touches, most makers always have at least one or two on sale. Given that many pe
  
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• Used vehicle imports hamper African growth says NAAMSA chief

  25-09-2018 11:45
  Imports of used vehicles into many countries in Africa are "a big obstacle to new vehicle sales growth", according to Andrew Kirby, chairman of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) and president and CEO of Toyota SA Motors, who said he was confident the local motor industry would overcome its major challenges and that the industry would grow substantially into the future.
  
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• Chery Auto to open design centre in Germany

  25-09-2018 11:45
  Chery Automobile says it will open a new design centre near Frankfurt at the city of Raunheim am Main. The newly founded Chery Europe GmbH will commence work there in January 2019.
  
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• Ford tries tech to clear way for emergency vehicles

  25-09-2018 11:43
  Together with Vodafone, Ford is one of a number of automakers now testing connected vehicle technology that could alert drivers to an accident ahead moments after it has happened.
  
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