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• Manley, Elkann eulogize Marchionne at private memorial in Michigan

  27-09-2018 23:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  A private memorial service at FCA US headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.
  
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• New Porsche 935 debuts at Rennsport Reunion, based on 911 GT2 RS

  27-09-2018 23:35
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Motorsports,Porsche,Coupe,Classics,Racing,SpecialtyIt's styled to look like the original 935/78.Continue reading New Porsche 935 debuts at Rennsport Reunion, based on 911 GT2 RS New Porsche 935 debuts at Rennsport Reunion, based on 911 GT2 RS originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 5 great floor mats for your car | Autoblog's Favorites

  27-09-2018 23:33
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Maintenance,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Parts and AccessoriesHere are some of the best mats to keep your floors dry.Continue reading 5 great floor mats for your car | Autoblog's Favorites 5 great floor mats for your car | Autoblog's Favorites originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla CEO Elon Musk sued by SEC for fraud over 'funding secured' tweet

  27-09-2018 23:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk was sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission for his explosive August tweet about taking Tesla private, putting him suddenly in jeopardy of losing control over the electric-car company he co-founded.
  
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• Porsche pays homage to 935/78 Le Mans race car

  27-09-2018 23:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porsche is paying homage to the 935/78 Le Mans race car, nicknamed 'Moby Dick' for its elongated shape, oversized fairings and white base color, with a modern, 700-hp 935 at the "Rennsport Reunion" this week in California.
  
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• $1 billion tariff hit would mean $1,000 hit to Ford workers

  27-09-2018 22:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  If Ford earns $1 billion less in North America because of tariffs, even though nearly all of the steel it uses is made in the U.S., its profit-sharing payouts to workers would drop by $1,000.
  
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• SEC sues Elon Musk, accuses him of fraud, and Tesla stock drops

  27-09-2018 22:48
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Electric,LuxurySays Musk 'knew or was reckless in not knowing' he was misleading investorsContinue reading SEC sues Elon Musk, accuses him of fraud, and Tesla stock drops SEC sues Elon Musk, accuses him of fraud, and Tesla stock drops originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 16:48:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Within Mike Manley's complex Fiat Chrysler, the benefit of focus

  27-09-2018 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lots of questions surround Fiat Chrysler as new CEO Mike Manley prepares to announce a new management team. Yet he is sure to carry a lighter workload than that of his hyper-scheduled late predecessor, Sergio Marchionne.
  
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• New Porsche 935 revealed for firm’s 70th anniversary

  27-09-2018 22:40
  
  Richard Ingram2018-09-27 22:10
  Limited-run 935 Le Mans tribute built to commemorate 70 years of Porsche sports carsPorsche has revealed a limited-run celebration model inspired by the classic 935 Le Mans racer, to celebrate the firm’s 70th birthday. Limited to just 77 units, the retro-styled single-seater is based on the current-generation 911 GT2 RS. 
  A modern reinterpretation of the 1970s ‘Moby Dick’ Le Mans race car, the new 935 gets a similarly elongated shape, aggress
  
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• Four new Chevy Silverado concept trucks get lifted and lowered

  27-09-2018 22:30
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Truck,Off-RoadThese pickups showcase the aftermarket parts you can put on the production truck.Continue reading Four new Chevy Silverado concept trucks get lifted and lowered Four new Chevy Silverado concept trucks get lifted and lowered originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Thyssenkrupp, under shareholder pressure, to split in two

  27-09-2018 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Germany's Thyssenkrupp, giving in to investor pressure and undergoing its biggest overhaul since the merger of Thyssen and Krupp 20 years ago, will spin off its car parts, elevators and plant engineering businesses to shareholders.
  
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• Nintendo wins judgment against real-life Mario Kart operator in Japan

  27-09-2018 21:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Toys/GamesThe video game maker is ultra protective of its intellectual property.Continue reading Nintendo wins judgment against real-life Mario Kart operator in Japan Nintendo wins judgment against real-life Mario Kart operator in Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford seeks 'certainty' under U.S. trade deals

  27-09-2018 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  As the Trump administration negotiates new trade pacts with Canada, China and other countries, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford said the automaker wants deals that allow it to plan and invest with "certainty."
  
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• Tesla requires confidentiality of all employees, manager testifies

  27-09-2018 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Josh Hedges testified in a National Labor Relations Board trial Wednesday, the first witness called by the EV maker as it begins a defense against allegations lodged by a regional director of the labor board.
  
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• 2020 Ford F-150 hybrid to be built at Dearborn Truck Plant

  27-09-2018 20:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  The pickup will feature a gasoline-electric motor and serve as a mobile generator.
  
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• Infiniti Q60 Project Black S packs F1-derived hybrid twin-turbo V6

  27-09-2018 20:37
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Paris Motor Show,Infiniti,Renault,Coupe,Concept Cars,PerformanceThe engine makes 563 horsepower.Continue reading Infiniti Q60 Project Black S packs F1-derived hybrid twin-turbo V6 Infiniti Q60 Project Black S packs F1-derived hybrid twin-turbo V6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW will support retrofitting of older diesel cars in Germany, report says

  27-09-2018 20:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen is prepared to support hardware retrofits for older diesel vehicles and offer incentives for drivers to swap some older diesel vehicles for newer ones, Reuters reported.
  
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• Canada sticks to plan to stay at NAFTA talks despite Trump attack

  27-09-2018 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canada on Thursday shrugged off President Donald Trump's criticism that talks to modernize NAFTA were moving too slowly and made clear it had to keep negotiating as long as there was a chance of success.
  
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• Sept. U.S. auto sales to fall

  27-09-2018 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Analysts say U.S. light-vehicle deliveries will total about 1.4 million this month, about 7 percent below a year ago when replacement demand following Hurricane Harvey sparked higher sales.
  
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• Nissan Note e-Power Nismo S is a hotted-up hybrid hatchback

  27-09-2018 18:34
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Hatchback,Hybrid,PerformanceThe tuned series hybrid offers 25 percent greater output and torqueContinue reading Nissan Note e-Power Nismo S is a hotted-up hybrid hatchback Nissan Note e-Power Nismo S is a hotted-up hybrid hatchback originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW production helps with profitability goal

  27-09-2018 18:04
  The Volkswagen brand's Transform.Together production strategy targets a 30% increase in productivity worldwide by 2025 compared to 2018.
  
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• 2019 Suzuki Jimny First Drive Review | Internet darling, real-world riot

  27-09-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Suzuki,First Drives,SUV,Off-RoadFor a tiny SUV, the Jimny is a lot of fun.Continue reading 2019 Suzuki Jimny First Drive Review | Internet darling, real-world riot 2019 Suzuki Jimny First Drive Review | Internet darling, real-world riot originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• European fleet sales boosted by WLTP

  27-09-2018 16:59
  Analysis by JATO dynamics suggests that the boom to the car market ahead of the new WLTP emissions standard test introduction this month was led by a 38% gain in business/fleet customer purchases during the month of August.
  
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• Fiat brings back throwback 1957 Edition for the 500

  27-09-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Fiat,Convertible,HatchbackThis time around it costs $995 and is available this fall.Continue reading Fiat brings back throwback 1957 Edition for the 500 Fiat brings back throwback 1957 Edition for the 500 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Philippine sales fall by 14% in August

  27-09-2018 16:37
  The Philippine new vehicle market continued to decline in August, by 14.1% to 30,313 units from peak year-earlier sales of 35,309 units, according to member data released jointly by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
  
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• Used Range Rover Sport (Mk2, 2013-2022) review

  27-09-2018 16:15
  
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Range Rover Sport, covering the second-generation car that was on sale between 2013 and 2022
  
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• Japan-U.S. trade talks: Temporary relief but no panacea for imbalance

  27-09-2018 15:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S.-Japan agreement to start new trade talks avoids a bust-up over the allies' bilateral trade gap for now, but any deal would probably do little to narrow the U.S. trade deficit that infuriates President Trump.
  
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• Daimler's new CEO adds youth and an international flair to Mercedes

  27-09-2018 15:55
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Mercedes-Benz,Electric,Future,Luxury,Performance'A different kind of animal': A profile of Ola KaelleniusContinue reading Daimler's new CEO adds youth and an international flair to Mercedes Daimler's new CEO adds youth and an international flair to Mercedes originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch Florida man try to break free from repo man's tow truck

  27-09-2018 15:25
  
  Filed under:Humor,Videos,Weird Car News,FordIt was an F-250 versus an F-450.Continue reading Watch Florida man try to break free from repo man's tow truck Watch Florida man try to break free from repo man's tow truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Forza Horizon 4' Review | The ultimate driving fantasy, evolved

  27-09-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Toys/GamesThe same Horizon you know, but enhanced.Continue reading 'Forza Horizon 4' Review | The ultimate driving fantasy, evolved 'Forza Horizon 4' Review | The ultimate driving fantasy, evolved originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• One in four people killed on the road wasn't wearing a seatbelt

  27-09-2018 15:07
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-09-27 14:06
  Department for Transport figures reveal shocking impact of failing to belt up, as related deaths reach record levelsOver a quarter of people who died in a road accident during the last year were not wearing a seatbelt, the Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed.
  Official figures show 1,793 people died on UK roads in 2017, the same number killed in 2016. Of these, 27 per cent were not wearing a seatbelt, up from 20 per cent the previous year. 
  The fine for
  
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• A third of people killed on the road weren’t wearing a seatbelt

  27-09-2018 15:06
  
  Police data suggests proportion of people killed on the road who weren’t wearing a seatbelt may be higher than previously thought
  
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• Trump says he rejected Trudeau, again threatens Canadian-built car tariffs

  27-09-2018 15:04
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalSays he refused one-on-one meeting; Canada says nobody asked for oneContinue reading Trump says he rejected Trudeau, again threatens Canadian-built car tariffs Trump says he rejected Trudeau, again threatens Canadian-built car tariffs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New electric Smart ForEase concept unveiled for Paris

  27-09-2018 15:02
  
  Alex Ingram2018-09-27 23:01
  Smart is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the 2018 Paris Motor Show with the fully-functioning ForEase open-top conceptThe 2018 Paris Motor Show will mark the 20th anniversary of Smart, so Mercedes’ city car brand has revealed a concept to celebrate.
  The Smart ForEase is a fully-functioning prototype which does away with a roof completely - in its place sits a pair of roll hoops, complete with integrated ducktail spoiler, behind the seats. There is still a wi
  
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• New electric Smart ForEase concept fully unveiled in Paris

  27-09-2018 15:02
  
  Alex Ingram2018-10-01 14:54
  Smart is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the 2018 Paris Motor Show with the fully-functioning ForEase open-top conceptTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of Smart, Mercedes has revealed a concept car that will be on display throughout the 2018 Paris Motor Show. 
  The Smart ForEase is a fully-functioning prototype which does away with a roof completely – in its place sits a pair of roll hoops, complete with integrated ducktail spoiler, b
  
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• Japan dodges U.S. auto tariffs, for now, as Trump, Abe agree on talks

  27-09-2018 14:34
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalTwo thirds of Japan's trade surplus with U.S. comes from carsContinue reading Japan dodges U.S. auto tariffs, for now, as Trump, Abe agree on talks Japan dodges U.S. auto tariffs, for now, as Trump, Abe agree on talks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 08:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford, Uber and Lyft to share data on new platform

  27-09-2018 14:21
  Ford president and CEO Jim Hackett has announced Ford's commitment to 'SharedStreets', a new data platform designed to make it easier for the private sector to work with cities around the world and leverage data to improve urban mobility.
  
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• Toyota to rationalise segmented Japanese dealer network

  27-09-2018 14:20
  Toyota Motor is to end its decades-old practice of selling cars in Japan through multiple dealership chains catering to different segments of the market, switching to selling all models at any outlet.
  
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• Mazda hands over first factory-restored Miata

  27-09-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Mazda,ConvertibleMazda has finished work on the first factory-restored Miata.Continue reading Mazda hands over first factory-restored MiataMazda hands over first factory-restored Miataoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK CV output slips in August

  27-09-2018 13:56
  UK CV manufacturing fell 1.6% in August, with 3,685 units rolling off production lines.
  
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• Toyota files patent for a flying car

  27-09-2018 13:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Weird Car News,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,FutureWhen traffic gets bad, this car takes to the air.Continue reading Toyota files patent for a flying car Toyota files patent for a flying car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Sep 2018 07:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi Tech starts China output of CIDDs for Geely

  27-09-2018 13:18
  Delphi Technologies says its facility in Suzhou, China has started fully localised production for a Combined Inverter and DC/DC Converter (CIDD) and has commenced deliveries to Geely.
  
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• Indian Renault Lodgy gets dodgy NCAP test result

  27-09-2018 13:16
  The latest crash test results for India, announced to coincide with the inaugural Global NCAP World Congress in Delhi saw Maruti Suzuki achieve an encouraging four star result with the Vitara Brezza while Renault failed to impress with the zero star Lodgy.
  
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• UK car output down 12.9% in August

  27-09-2018 13:09
  UK car production declined for a third consecutive month in August, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• Renault Koleos Dyamique S Nav: long-term test review

  27-09-2018 13:08
  
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  First Report: Our man is on the hunt for the Renault Koleos SUV’s performanceMileage: 5,564
  Economy: 37.0mpg
  When you first get into any car, it always takes a certain amount of time to find where everything lives, whether it’s the trip computer buttons, the bonnet release or the climate controls (especially as some manufacturers, such as Renault, hide them within various sub-menus).
  All these things you generally figure out w
  
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• Porsche increases investment in start-ups for next five years

  27-09-2018 13:06
  Porsche has increased its total investment in venture capital activities by EUR150m (US$176m) for the next five years.
  
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• Hella Q1 2018-19 sales up 9.7% at EUR1.8bn

  27-09-2018 13:00
  Hella has started off fiscal year 2018/2019 with a strong increase in sales and earnings.
  
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• Ford and Zotye establish new mobility solutions JV in China

  27-09-2018 12:58
  Ford Smart Mobility LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, and Zotye Auto, signed a definitive joint venture agreement to establish Zotye Ford Smart Mobility Technology, a 50:50 JV that will focus on providing smart, customised all-electric vehicle mobility solutions to fleet operators and drivers in China's fast-growing ride-hailing market.
  
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• Buyers go missing as Trump seeks more U.S. cars in Japan

  27-09-2018 12:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  In trying to improve American car and light-truck sales in Japan, President Trump may be overlooking a key obstacle: Japanese consumers don't seem to want them, with one notable exception -- Jeep.
  
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• Build a diverse and adaptable workforce - insights from Fujitsu for automotive - AM

  27-09-2018 12:20 via am-online.com
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  Build a diverse and adaptable workforce - insights from Fujitsu for automotive
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  IT firm Fujitsu is set to share valuable lessons for motor retailers on how to ensure firms have a diverse workforce able to manage the rapid changes to our sector. Its client executive Val Risk will share her experience in the IMI People Theatre at ...
  
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