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• Ford to idle Transit van output in U.S. for 2 weeks

  04-10-2018 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is suspending output of the Transit van at a Kansas City assembly plant for two weeks later this month due to a slump in commercial orders for the top-selling large van.
  
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• Tesla, SEC told by U.S. judge to justify settlement of fraud lawsuit

  04-10-2018 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  A federal judge has asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the SEC to provide a joint statement by Oct. 11, explaining why their settlement should be approved.
  
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• Leaked GM document shows GMC Sierra I6 diesel is more powerful than F-150's

  04-10-2018 22:40
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Chevrolet,GMC,Truck,Diesel,LuxuryIt allegedly edges out the Ford in horsepower and torque.Continue reading Leaked GM document shows GMC Sierra I6 diesel is more powerful than F-150's Leaked GM document shows GMC Sierra I6 diesel is more powerful than F-150's originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Land Rover Defender is staying boxy

  04-10-2018 21:55
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadIt melds classic and modern Land Rover design.Continue reading 2020 Land Rover Defender is staying boxy 2020 Land Rover Defender is staying boxy originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rennsport Reunion VI: The ultimate factory-sponsored Porschepalooza

  04-10-2018 21:15
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Porsche,Convertible,Coupe,Crossover,Sedan,Classics,Luxury,Performance,Racing,Specialty,SupercarsWhat happens when 81,550 faithful fanatics gather at Laguna Seca.Continue reading Rennsport Reunion VI: The ultimate factory-sponsored Porschepalooza Rennsport Reunion VI: The ultimate factory-sponsored Porschepalooza originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comment
  
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• Trump administration rolls out latest autonomous vehicle testing guidances

  04-10-2018 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. Department of Transportation rolled out the latest installment of its autonomous-vehicle policy guidance, pledging to review motor vehicle safety standards and streamline the testing of self-driving cars.
  
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• The 2019 Chevy Volt and Bolt represent excellence without excitement

  04-10-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,First Drives,Crossover,Hatchback,Sedan,Electric,HybridThere's a lot to love in these cars, so why don't we love them a lot?Continue reading The 2019 Chevy Volt and Bolt represent excellence without excitement The 2019 Chevy Volt and Bolt represent excellence without excitement originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Acura freshens, cuts price on ILX for 2019

  04-10-2018 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Acura is cutting the price of the freshened 2019 ILX compact luxury sedan, a key entry point for the brand, amid an industrywide slump in car sales.
  
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• Superformance 'Future GT Forty' with turbocharged V6 coming to SEMA Show

  04-10-2018 19:45
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,SEMA Show,Ford,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsIt uses a modified version of the new GT's 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6.Continue reading Superformance 'Future GT Forty' with turbocharged V6 coming to SEMA Show Superformance 'Future GT Forty' with turbocharged V6 coming to SEMA Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Eddie Lampert is trimming his AutoNation stake

  04-10-2018 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sears CEO Eddie Lampert has been selling off shares in AutoNation as his troubled Sears retail chain braces for a potential bankruptcy.
  
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• More UK drivers testing positive for alcohol, but police breathalyse fewer motorists

  04-10-2018 18:58
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-10-04 17:55
  Govt figures show number of breath tests issued by police has plummeted in recent years, as proportion of positive breath tests increaseThe proportion of drivers failing roadside alcohol breath tests has increased for the last five years, as the number of drivers being breathalysed has plummeted.
  Official figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) show 147,550 drivers were tested at the roadside for alcohol in 2017, with 12.4 per cent failing the test. But in
  
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• Roadside breathalyser tests at lowest level for 18 years

  04-10-2018 18:55
  
  Roadside breathalyser tests have hit their lowest level in 18 years, new Government figures reveal.
  Police in England & Wales (with the exception of the Metropolitan, Norfolk, Suffolk and Sussex forces) conducted just 285,380 roadside breath tests in 2019, according to the Home Office -  down 11.58 per cent from the 322,769 carried out in 2018.SEE MORE Breathalyser test finds DIY kit results worryingly erraticThe figure for 2019 represents a 40.74 per cent overall decline since records
  
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• EC OKs Slovakia EUR125m aid to Jaguar Land Rover

  04-10-2018 18:47
  The European Commission has concluded that Slovakia's EUR125m investment aid to Jaguar Land Rover is in line with EU state aid rules.
  
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• New 2018 Kia Ceed UK review

  04-10-2018 18:45
  
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  Image 1 of 18 4 Oct, 2018 5:45pmJohn McIlroy
  Kia's Focus rival shows real promise but it's pricey in this First Edition guise.The all-new Kia Ceed showed real promise when we tried it abroad a few months back. Now it’s time to see if the Korean brand’s latest rival for the VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra and Ford Focus can put in a similarly good showing on the UK’s notoriously pockmarked roads.
  There should be precious few excuses for a below-par performance, too, becaus
  
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• 2019 Toyota TRD Pro Trucks Off-Road Quick Spin | Getting muddy in Texas

  04-10-2018 18:20
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Quick Spins,SUV,Truck,Off-RoadThe TRD stamp of approval is on more Toyotas than ever.Continue reading 2019 Toyota TRD Pro Trucks Off-Road Quick Spin | Getting muddy in Texas 2019 Toyota TRD Pro Trucks Off-Road Quick Spin | Getting muddy in Texas originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. preparing to make autonomous vehicle randd easier

  04-10-2018 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  NHTSA is moving ahead with plans to revise safety rules that bar fully self-driving cars from the roads without equipment like steering wheels, pedals and mirrors.
  
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• Despite slight improvement, 2017 was another deadly year for pedestrians

  04-10-2018 17:40
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalNearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed by motorists in 2017.Continue reading Despite slight improvement, 2017 was another deadly year for pedestrians Despite slight improvement, 2017 was another deadly year for pedestrians originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda to bring mystery off-road truck to SEMA — trail-ready Ridgeline?

  04-10-2018 17:25
  
  Filed under:SEMA Show,Honda,SUV,Truck,Off-RoadCould it be a trail-ready Ridgeline?Continue reading Honda to bring mystery off-road truck to SEMA — trail-ready Ridgeline? Honda to bring mystery off-road truck to SEMA — trail-ready Ridgeline? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Hyundai Tucson review

  04-10-2018 17:16
  
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  Image 1 of 7 4 Oct, 2018 4:15pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Hyundai Tucson covering the Tucson Mk2 (2015-date)When Hyundai arrived in the UK in 1982 with the Pony, it was easy to make jokes about how lame the product was. But for those on a budget wanting no-nonsense transport, it was just the job.
  The company’s first SUV (the 2001 Santa Fe) was just as uninspiring, but again, the car gained a following with buyers who put value ahead of image.
  That wa
  
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• Nissan chimes in to UK auto Brexit concerns

  04-10-2018 17:07
  Nissan has added its weight to recently expressed UK automotive sector concerns over new trade arrangements that could add tariffs and additional border checks when the UK leaves the EU in 2019.
  
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• 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility dominates Michigan State Police testing

  04-10-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Ford,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Police/Emergency2019 Dodge Charger Pursuit was a very close second.-Continue reading 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility dominates Michigan State Police testing 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility dominates Michigan State Police testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• No steering wheel, no driver, no problem: NHTSA rewriting safety rules

  04-10-2018 16:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousIts 75 auto safety standards assume someone's in the driver's seatContinue reading No steering wheel, no driver, no problem: NHTSA rewriting safety rules No steering wheel, no driver, no problem: NHTSA rewriting safety rules originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cadillac's Super Cruise rated ahead of Tesla's Autopilot

  04-10-2018 15:59
  A new report said General Motors had developed the best system automatic driving system that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel for short periods of time.
  
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• One in seven drivers would jump a level crossing

  04-10-2018 15:37
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-10-04 15:05
  Drivers risking lives, as well as three penalty points, by jumping level crossing lights. New campaign and video highlight dangersOne in seven drivers would risk their life by jumping red lights at a level crossing, new research has revealed.
  Around 46 incidents involving vehicles occur on the UK’s 3,800 level crossings every week, with 10,500 occurring over the last five years. Six people have died and “many more” have been injured over the same
  
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• Get to work in an ULEZ with a Renault Pro+ electric van (sponsored)

  04-10-2018 15:36
  
  2018-10-04 14:36
  Make sure the UK’s new urban clean air zones aren't no-go areas with a zero-tailpipe-emissions Renault Pro+ vanAir quality has become a major issue in many urban areas across the globe. To help reduce pollution, and improve the air we breathe, regional authorities are beginning to put clean air zones in place. This is happening in countries across the planet, including here in the UK, as governments try to safeguard the health of their citizens.
  However, while these zones
  
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• Volvo Cars' global sales up 12.9% in September

  04-10-2018 15:31
  The company sold 60,622 cars during the month, as sales grew in all its key regions of the US, China and Europe.
  
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• $3.6 million Aspark Owl electric supercar preorders begin

  04-10-2018 15:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Paris Motor Show,Coupe,Electric,Luxury,SupercarsJust 50 examples are planned, with deliveries starting in mid-2020.Continue reading $3.6 million Aspark Owl electric supercar preorders begin $3.6 million Aspark Owl electric supercar preorders begin originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW, Siemens, trial car to infrastructure comms in Wolfsburg

  04-10-2018 15:14
  Volkswagen and Siemens have developed new functionalities for the local exchange of information between vehicles and digital transport infrastructure.
  
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• Toyota, SoftBank setting up mobility services joint venture

  04-10-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Commercial VehiclesThey're pairing up as a 'united Japan' in a competitive field.Continue reading Toyota, SoftBank setting up mobility services joint venture Toyota, SoftBank setting up mobility services joint venture originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Paris Motor Show: Editors' picks

  04-10-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Commercial VehiclesThe best new car reveals from the 2019 Paris Motor Show, including reveals from BMW, Peugeot, Porsche and more.Continue reading 2018 Paris Motor Show: Editors' picks 2018 Paris Motor Show: Editors' picks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cadillac tops Tesla in Consumer Reports semi-automated driving test

  04-10-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Cadillac,Nissan,Tesla,Volvo,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,ComparisonSuper Cruise also beats Nissan and Volvo; test shows these systems create risks.Continue reading Cadillac tops Tesla in Consumer Reports semi-automated driving test Cadillac tops Tesla in Consumer Reports semi-automated driving test originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Cadillac edged Tesla in Consumer Reports' semi-automated driving test

  04-10-2018 14:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cadillac outscored Tesla in a new ranking of partially automated driving systems tested by Consumer Reports. The organization has been testing several automated driving systems in recent years.
  
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• Polestar 1 prototype cars production begins in Gothenburg

  04-10-2018 14:13
  Momentum in the development of the Polestar 1 has increased with the production of the first series of road-going verification prototype (VP) cars in Sweden. Produced for a number of purposes including crash tests, weather testing and on-road assessment, the VP cars form the very first fleet of Polestar 1 cars on the road.
  
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• $1 million buys this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle

  04-10-2018 14:10
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Car Buying,ClassicsIt has only 23 miles on the clock.Continue reading $1 million buys this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle $1 million buys this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota and Mercedes top 2018 auto brands rating

  04-10-2018 13:49
  Automotive brands accounted for 16 of Interbrand's most valuable brands list for 2018 though Apple, Google, and Amazon were the top three.
  
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• Trump administration puts self-driving testing sites in play, report says

  04-10-2018 13:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ten sites picked by the Obama administration to be nation's hotbeds of self-driving car testing will soon have to compete with the rest of the country.
  
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• UK LCV September sales down 6.1%

  04-10-2018 13:36
  The British light commercial vehicle (LCV) market contracted last month (but not as much as cars) according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data.
  
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• How GM got ahead of Waymo in deal with Honda

  04-10-2018 13:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda spent two years checking out the technology belonging to Google's Waymo. But then it surprised the industry and went another route, investing $2.75 billion with GM's self-driving unit.
  
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• Paris Motor Show 2018: the cars you may have missed

  04-10-2018 13:04
  
  Alex Ingram2018-10-04 12:33
  We dive deep into Paris's stands to explore the less-mentioned and quirky exhibitants The 2018 Paris Motor Show signalled the launch of some significant new cars. Despite several big names not displaying this year, there were several significant new models on display.
  Predictably, the French brands were fully out in force: the stunning Peugeot e-LEGEND concept stole the headlines, but the Citroen C5 PHEV, refreshed Renault Kadjar and DS 3 Crossback all attracted plent
  
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• New 2019 Toyota Corolla could gain hot hybrid GRMN model

  04-10-2018 13:00
  
  James Brodie2018-10-04 12:10
  The new Toyota Corolla has hot hatch potential hints European boss, with potential GRMN model on the wayToyota could use the new Corolla hatchback as the basis of its next GRMN branded performance model, following in the footsteps of the Yaris and the all-new fifth-generation Supra. 
  Speaking to Auto Express at the Paris Motor Show, Toyota’s European president and CEO Dr Johan van Zyl, explained the company’s process of identifying vehicles worthy of
  
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• Mitsubishi to expand capacity in Indonesia

  04-10-2018 12:56
  Mitsubishi Motors announced it would expand production capacity in Indonesia in response to strong regional demand for its Xpander compact MPV.
  
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• Management briefing - 2018 Paris motor show review

  04-10-2018 12:54
  Even without the presence of the mighty Volkswagen, it was a German make which dominated the reporting from the Paris motor show. BMW's seventh generation 3 Series was the stand-out world premiere, although PSA and Renault also had much to show and tell, including new insight into future electrified models.
  
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• Jaguar kills off XJR 575 super saloon

  04-10-2018 12:52
  
  James Batchelor2018-10-04 11:51
  The Jaguar XJR super saloon has been deleted, meaning the Jaguar XJ is diesel-only for the first time in 50 yearsJaguar has axed its XJR 575 high performance super saloon, Auto Express has learned. The British firm has killed off the V8-powered limo due to ever more stringent WLTP emissions testing. The XJR 575’s niche appeal and small sales numbers in the UK – believed to be in the tens rather than the hundreds – also made homologating the car f
  
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• UK new car market down 20.5% in September

  04-10-2018 12:31
  The UK car market fell by a fifth versus year-ago levels in September as supply issues associated with new emissions testing rules continued to distort the market.
  
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• Toyota, Softbank partner in mobility, self-driving technologies

  04-10-2018 12:04
  Toyota Motor and SoftBank Group on Thursday announced plans to establish a new partnership to develop technology-based logistics and mobility services and ultimately autonomous mobility services in Japan.
  
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• Lexus RX L vs Volvo XC90

  04-10-2018 11:21
  
  2018-10-04 10:35
  Hybrid Lexus and Volvo SUVs fit in with the latest trends. But is new seven-seat RX L a match for plug-in XC90?Electrification is the most significant industry trend of 2018, but makers and buyers are continuing a theme from years past with a love for SUVs.
  So it’s only natural that SUVs get electrified powertrains. In fact, because of the costs involved in researching and developing hybrid models, manufacturers are even more likely to use this kind of technology in a more
  
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• FCA outsells Ford in US

  04-10-2018 10:26
  September light vehicle sales came through mostly as expected though the decline was not as great as had been predicted.
  
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• VW forms task force with battery cell supplier LG Chem ahead of EV launch

  04-10-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW has formed a biweekly task force with South Korean battery cell supplier LG Chem to ensure the security of VW's supply chain for electric-vehicle batteries.
  
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• How Audi is ramping up for full e-tron production

  04-10-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Production of the Audi e-tron started in September as planned and on time in Brussels, with hopes of reaching maximum output this year if the supply chain does not tear.
  
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• Toyota, SoftBank partner on automated driving, mobility

  04-10-2018 04:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota and Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank will jointly fund a new mobility company that combines autonomous driving and ride-hailing with on-demand retail shopping delivered to people's doorsteps by vehicles such as Toyota's futuristic...
  
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