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• Honda to issue recalls for 232,000 backup cameras, 1.4M Takata airbags

  28-09-2018 23:10
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Honda,Safety,Infotainment,SedanHonda says it is ahead of schedule in massive airbag recalls.Continue reading Honda to issue recalls for 232,000 backup cameras, 1.4M Takata airbags Honda to issue recalls for 232,000 backup cameras, 1.4M Takata airbags originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Renault Captur Quick Spin: Driving Scottish roads in a 90-hp French SUV

  28-09-2018 22:06
  
  Filed under:Renault,Quick Spins,Crossover,SUVWhere we're going, we don't need roads ... with two lanes.Continue reading 2018 Renault Captur Quick Spin: Driving Scottish roads in a 90-hp French SUV 2018 Renault Captur Quick Spin: Driving Scottish roads in a 90-hp French SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla managers explain dismissal of pro-union employee for lying

  28-09-2018 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla managers suspected that firing a pro-union activist would draw extra attention -- and they were right. The episode is being examined again this week as the EV maker seeks to defend itself in a NLRB trial in California.
  
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• Honda recalls 200,000 Accords, Insights for rear-camera glitch

  28-09-2018 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda is recalling approximately 232,000 Accord and Insight models in the U.S. over a software malfunction that may cause failure in the rear camera display, according to federal safety regulators.
  
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• NHTSA study forecasts dangerous rise in world temperatures by 2100

  28-09-2018 21:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,EmissionsBut it's being used to justify relaxing environmental standards.Continue reading NHTSA study forecasts dangerous rise in world temperatures by 2100 NHTSA study forecasts dangerous rise in world temperatures by 2100 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda accelerates next phase of Takata recall

  28-09-2018 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda is beginning the next round of recalls for Takata passenger front airbag inflators a couple months ahead of schedule because it has adequate replacement parts in stock and has had high repair rates so far.
  
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• Fast sedans and loose Tweets | Autoblog Podcast 555

  28-09-2018 20:04
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Podcasts,Audi,BMW,Cadillac,GM,Mercedes-Benz,Tesla,Crossover,SedanWe talk cars from Mercedes-AMG and Audi and the future of Tesla.Continue reading Fast sedans and loose Tweets | Autoblog Podcast 555 Fast sedans and loose Tweets | Autoblog Podcast 555 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Longtime automotive journalist Tony Swan dies

  28-09-2018 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tony Swan, a longtime automotive journalist who won the respect of automotive engineers and millions of readers with his daring, aggressive driving on the track, died late Thursday after a long battle with cancer.
  
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• 2019 Audi SQ2 breaks cover before Paris Motor Show

  28-09-2018 19:39
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,Audi,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceNot-for-America performance crossover makes nearly 300 horsepower.Continue reading 2019 Audi SQ2 breaks cover before Paris Motor Show 2019 Audi SQ2 breaks cover before Paris Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jumpstarting a Mercedes-Benz AMG with potatoes? | Car Hacks

  28-09-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Original VideoWe take this grade school science experiment to the next levelContinue reading Jumpstarting a Mercedes-Benz AMG with potatoes? | Car Hacks Jumpstarting a Mercedes-Benz AMG with potatoes? | Car Hacks originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi suffers new blow as development boss steps down

  28-09-2018 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Audi's technical development chief, Peter Mertens, is stepping down for health reasons in the latest blow to the luxury brand that is embroiled in parent VW Group's diesel-emissions cheating scandal.
  
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• 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E Drivers' Notes Review | Heading into the home stretch

  28-09-2018 19:01
  
  Filed under:Honda,Long-Term Garage,Quick Spins,TruckWe're nine months into our year-long loan.Continue reading 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E Drivers' Notes Review | Heading into the home stretch 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E Drivers' Notes Review | Heading into the home stretch originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Plug-in hybrid car sales stopped amid WLTP delays

  28-09-2018 18:39
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-09-28 17:33
  Tough new WLTP tests see PHEVs withdrawn from sale as manufacturers prioritise certification of volume-selling models A number of major German car makers have stopped taking new orders for their plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. The cessation comes as manufacturers continue to recertify their model ranges to tough new WLTP efficiency assessments.
  The Volkswagen Passat GTE and the Golf GTE PHEVs – Europe’s second and fourth most popular plug-ins – are
  
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• Elon Musk reportedly walked away from settlement with SEC

  28-09-2018 18:31
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,ElectricIt would have required him to step down as Tesla chairman for two years.Continue reading Elon Musk reportedly walked away from settlement with SECElon Musk reportedly walked away from settlement with SECoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wall Street reacts: A Musk-less Tesla may struggle to raise capital

  28-09-2018 18:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  The SEC suit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk is likely to bring a host of challenges to the already embattled automaker, analysts say, casting doubt on the founder's future with the company and its ability to raise funds.
  
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• States and cities making U-turn on despised red-light and speed cameras

  28-09-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,ElectricPublic hates them, insurance industry backs them, but the data is mixed.Continue reading States and cities making U-turn on despised red-light and speed cameras States and cities making U-turn on despised red-light and speed cameras originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota, plowing millions into Uber, eyes the future of cars

  28-09-2018 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota is seeking an edge over rivals as carmakers reposition for an uncertain future in which automated driving and the sharing economy threaten to displace the traditional model of vehicle ownership.
  
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• Volkswagen steps up drive to connect cars through Microsoft cloud

  28-09-2018 17:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Microsoft and Volkswagen are set to strike a deal to use the software giant's cloud technology to connect the auto manufacturer's entire vehicle fleet as the world's biggest carmaker steps up its transformation into digital and mobility services.
  
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• Musk refused to give up chairman role to settle SEC lawsuit, report says

  28-09-2018 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk refused to pay a nominal fine and give up the role of chairman for two years as part of a settlement with the SEC, CNBC reported on Friday, citing sources.
  
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• Infiniti unveils Project Black S concept

  28-09-2018 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Infiniti, planning to electrify its lineup from 2021, will roll out a new sporty hybrid concept car ahead of the Paris auto show next week.
  
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• VW and Microsoft head into the cloud

  28-09-2018 17:38
  Volkswagen and Microsoft will collaborate to develop the VW Automotive Cloud, one of the largest dedicated automotive industry clouds for all future digital services and mobility.
  
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• 2019 Ford Expedition and Explorer treated to four special editions

  28-09-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Ford,SUV,Truck,Luxury,Off-RoadLuxury and appearance add-ons aplenty for these SUVs.Continue reading 2019 Ford Expedition and Explorer treated to four special editions 2019 Ford Expedition and Explorer treated to four special editions originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Ford Edge review

  28-09-2018 17:05
  
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  Image 1 of 14 30 Sep, 2018 4:00pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Ford Edge covering the Edge Mk2 (2016-date)If ever there were a car maker that gave buyers what they wanted, it’s Ford. For more than a century it has offered saloons, MPVs, coupes and hatchbacks that hit the spot with wide ranges and keen prices. So when SUVs became fashionable, Ford was there with the Kuga, then later the EcoSport and Edge.
  The latter is the biggest SUV the company has of
  
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• Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma and Tundra get new packages for 2019

  28-09-2018 17:05
  
  Filed under:Toyota,SUV,TruckThe packages add blacked-out and color-coded accents.Continue reading Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma and Tundra get new packages for 2019 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma and Tundra get new packages for 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Axon's Automotive Anorak: Revelling in Revival classics - Goodwood Road and Racing

  28-09-2018 16:24
  Axon's Automotive Anorak: Revelling in Revival classics
  Goodwood Road and Racing
  It's a commonly held belief that time flies when you're having fun, so I've clearly been enjoying myself far too much over the last 20 years, as it seems like only yesterday (okay, maybe the day before) that I first visited the inaugural Goodwood ...
  
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• ‘Congrats are in order if you’ve still got your copy of AE No.1’

  28-09-2018 16:18
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-09-29 14:30
  Mike Rutherford celebrates how far Auto Express – and the automotive industry – has come in the last three decades... If you had the good sense to invest in the first issue of Auto Express 30 years ago this week, thank you and congratulations. The gratitude is for the support and encouragement we needed then (and still need today) to keep us going. Congrats are in order because if you’ve still got your copy of AE No.1, you own a collector&rs
  
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• VW partners with Microsoft to put cars in cloud

  28-09-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyContinue reading VW partners with Microsoft to put cars in cloud VW partners with Microsoft to put cars in cloud originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ficosa supplies digital rear-view system to Audi e-tron

  28-09-2018 16:15
  Spain-based automotive supplier Ficosa has revealed that it has developed the digital rear-view system (which uses cameras and displays instead of the traditional external side mirrors) fitted to Audi's upcoming e-tron model.
  
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• Smart will show new electric concept in Paris

  28-09-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor Show,smart,Convertible,ElectricDaimler has released photos of the new Forease concept ahead of the Paris Motor Show.Continue reading Smart will show new electric concept in Paris Smart will show new electric concept in Paris originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford confirms the F-150 Hybrid will be built at Dearborn

  28-09-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Ford,Truck,HybridEarlier, there was a possibility it would be built in Kansas City, where F-150s are also made.Continue reading Ford confirms the F-150 Hybrid will be built at Dearborn Ford confirms the F-150 Hybrid will be built at Dearborn originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Enthusiastic about Volvo's new XC baby - the week

  28-09-2018 15:17
  My look at Volvo's first small(er) SUV, the XC40 was the most read yarn on just-auto this week. We've had Cross Country (the name is also applied to a train franchise here in the UK) Volvos for years, of course, including both the original XC90 and various beefed-up versions of the wagons the brand is also well known for (latest XC60 just coming out now), but this is the first venture into 40-sized kerb climbers and also the first of the new models on the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) archi
  
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• Elon Musk SEC fraud lawsuit sends Tesla shares tumbling

  28-09-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Electric,LuxuryContinue reading Elon Musk SEC fraud lawsuit sends Tesla shares tumbling Elon Musk SEC fraud lawsuit sends Tesla shares tumbling originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Group postpones decision on jailed Audi CEO Rupert Stadler

  28-09-2018 14:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen Group's supervisory board on Friday postponed a decision on the future of Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who has been jailed since June in connection with the company's diesel emissions violations.
  
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• 2019 Nissan Altima First Drive Review | A sedan for a new generation

  28-09-2018 14:01
  
  Filed under:Nissan,First Drives,SedanThe SR trim has the optional VC-Turbo engine and sportier handlingContinue reading 2019 Nissan Altima First Drive Review | A sedan for a new generation 2019 Nissan Altima First Drive Review | A sedan for a new generation originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 08:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo Trucks set to introduce all-electric trucks in North America

  28-09-2018 13:55
  Volvo Trucks says it is planning to introduce electric trucks in the US as part of a demonstrator study, with commercialisation planned for 2020.
  
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• Opel demonstrates automated driving capabilities at Rodgau-Dudenhofen facility

  28-09-2018 13:48
  Opel says it has successfully demonstrated a future that promises fewer traffic accidents and freedom for the driver to read, write or relax instead of continuously monitoring the car.
  
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• Rimac to supply EV tech to Pininfarina

  28-09-2018 13:42
  Automobili Pininfarina said Rimac would supply a high performance EV powertrain and battery technology for its new PF0 hypercar.
  
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• California counters Trump, considers boosting EV rebates

  28-09-2018 13:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel Efficiency,Green Culture,Green Driving,ElectricCalifornia could add thousands of dollars in incentives for electric carsContinue reading California counters Trump, considers boosting EV rebates California counters Trump, considers boosting EV rebates originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive skills centre gains new recruit - East Midlands Business Link

  28-09-2018 12:51
  East Midlands Business Link
  Automotive skills centre gains new recruit
  East Midlands Business Link
  Smooth-running operations at the new MIRA Technology Institute (MTI) are set to benefit from the appointment of a centre manager to oil the wheels as the new training facility for the global automotive industry moves closer to opening its doors. Ashley ...
  
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• US regulator sues Musk for fraud

  28-09-2018 12:43
  The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk of fraud.
  
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• Tesla CEO Elon Musk fined $20 million for tweet

  28-09-2018 12:39
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-10-01 10:58
  Musk reaches agreement with American investigators and retains CEO position at Tesla, but steps down as company chairmanElon Musk, the chief executive and co-founder of Tesla, has been fined $20 million following his controversial ‘$420’ tweet.
  Back in August, Musk tweeted to his 22 million followers: “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.” This, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said, represented “a
  
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• Tesla CEO Elon Musk charged with fraud

  28-09-2018 12:39
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-09-28 11:53
  Musk could lose control of Tesla after US authorities charge chief exec with securities fraud; allegations relate to ‘$420’ tweetsElon Musk, the chief executive and co-founder of Tesla, has been charged with securities fraud and could lose control of his company as a result.
  The allegations come as the American Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges tweets by Musk “caused Tesla’s stock price to jump by over six per cent on August 7
  
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• Toyota working on hydrogen with railway company

  28-09-2018 12:30
  Toyota and the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) have signed a basic agreement for a 'comprehensive business partnership centred on a hydrogen-based mobility partnership between railways and automobiles'.
  
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• PSA and Punch Powertrain negotiate JV

  28-09-2018 12:20
  Groupe PSA and Punch Powertrain are negotiating terms for a joint venture agreement for the group's future electrified transmissions.
  
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• BMW i3 updated with more range and new trim options

  28-09-2018 11:48
  
  James Brodie2018-09-28 10:48
  BMW i3's new 42.2kWh battery pack unlocks up to 193 miles under new WLTP rulesBMW has once again updated the i3. The electric hatchback is now equipped with a denser battery pack, unlocking greater claimed ranges for both the base i3 and the more powerful i3s. BMW has also tweaked the model’s trim and finish options.
  Cell capacity in the base i3 increases from 94Ah to 120Ah, meaning the battery pack capacity now stands at 42.2kWh. That’s almost
  
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• Mercedes C-Class vs Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Jaguar XE

  28-09-2018 11:40
  
  2018-09-29 10:00
  Mercedes’ new C-Class is sure to be a smash hit with company buyers despite the SUV boom. We test it against rivals from Alfa and JaguarThe humble junior executive saloon is having to work harder than ever. With more and more mid-sized premium SUVs being launched, company car buyers are being lured away from the traditional choices by newer vehicles that many people think make more of a style statement.
  • The best executive cars to buy in 2018
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• Brazil Ka Freestyle gets new 1.5 I3 Flex engine

  28-09-2018 11:22
  The Ka FreeStyle (Ka+ Active in Europe), developed first in Brazil has enough tweaks to suggest the owner has an adventurous lifestyle but is relatively discreet compared to the avalanche of pseudo-suvs on the Brazilian market and now spilling over into Europe (Ford has also launched Fiesta and Focus Active models).
  
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• Infiniti showcases F1 tech with Project Black S

  28-09-2018 10:49
  
  Alex Ingram2018-09-28 10:14
  Infiniti Project Black S draws Renault F1 knowhow for aero design and hybrid systems, but is only a conceptThis is the Infiniti Project Black S: a performance coupe based on the Q60 which features hybrid tech inspired by Formula 1 power units.
  Links to the Renault F1 team through the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has enabled Infiniti to apply some motorsport know-how to the Project Black S.
  • Infiniti Q60 review
  It makes use of two different types of energy
  
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• Infiniti Project Black S shown in Paris with dual-hybrid F1 tech

  28-09-2018 10:49
  
  Alex Ingram2018-10-03 08:26
  Infiniti Project Black S draws on Renault F1 knowhow for aero design and hybrid systems, and hints at sporty specs on the wayInfiniti has displayed its Project Black S concept at the Paris Motor Show, with the marque hinting that its latest concept car could inspire future sports models and super-complex hybrid powertrains. The Infiniti Q60-based coupe first made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, but is being shown again in Paris with a few subtle tweaks a
  
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• Infiniti Project Black S showcases dual-hybrid F1 tech

  28-09-2018 10:49
  
  Alex Ingram2018-10-01 17:40
  Infiniti Project Black S draws on Renault F1 knowhow for aero design and hybrid systems, and hints at sporty specs on the wayInfiniti has hinted that its latest concept car could inspire future sports models and super-complex hybrid powertrains. The Infiniti Q60-based Project Black S debuted at the Geneva Motor Show last year, but is being shown again in Paris with a few subtle tweaks and hybrid tech inspired by Formula 1 power units.
  The Infiniti Project Black S
  
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