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• Tesla releases system update 9, adds Atari games, dash-cam functionality

  05-10-2018 23:55
  
  Filed under:Tesla,ElectricIt will also add software that will eventually enhance Autopilot.Continue reading Tesla releases system update 9, adds Atari games, dash-cam functionality Tesla releases system update 9, adds Atari games, dash-cam functionality originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda readies fix for CR-V over-fueling glitch

  05-10-2018 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda plans a fix starting next month for an over-fueling problem in its top seller -- the CR-V. The problem affects some 2017-18 CR-Vs sold in the U.S. with 1.5-liter engines driven on short trips in cold weather.
  
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• 5 great bike racks for your car

  05-10-2018 23:13
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Parts and AccessoriesHow do you transport your bike?Continue reading 5 great bike racks for your car 5 great bike racks for your car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford poised to begin cuts to salaried work force

  05-10-2018 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford is preparing to cut an undetermined number of its 70,000 salaried workers globally as it begins to implement CEO Jim Hackett's $11 billion companywide restructuring.
  
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• GM deploys new defense unit, hires U.S. Army veteran

  05-10-2018 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' new military defense unit is up and running and has hired a U.S. Army veteran as its president.
  
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• Short seller strikes back: Einhorn says Tesla resembles Lehman Brothers

  05-10-2018 22:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,Electric'Like Lehman, we think the deception is about to catch up to TSLA'Continue reading Short seller strikes back: Einhorn says Tesla resembles Lehman Brothers Short seller strikes back: Einhorn says Tesla resembles Lehman Brothers originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Report: 2017-18 Honda CR-V having engine problem, gasoline mixing with oil

  05-10-2018 22:30
  
  Filed under:Honda,CrossoverHonda investigating 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder issue.Continue reading Report: 2017-18 Honda CR-V having engine problem, gasoline mixing with oil Report: 2017-18 Honda CR-V having engine problem, gasoline mixing with oil originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Paris Motor Show and a Subaru luxury brand? | Autoblog Podcast #556

  05-10-2018 22:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Podcasts,Paris Motor Show,Aston Martin,Misc. Automakers,Subaru,Volkswagen,Coupe,Sedan,Electric,Luxury,PerformancePlus, driving the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and VW Jetta.Continue reading Paris Motor Show and a Subaru luxury brand? | Autoblog Podcast #556 Paris Motor Show and a Subaru luxury brand? | Autoblog Podcast #556 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elon Musk's short-seller obsession goes off the rails

  05-10-2018 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Even with the U.S. regulators pursuing further investigations of Elon Musk and Tesla, the electric automaker's CEO seems unable to put the open-and-shut case against his "funding secured" tweets behind him.
  
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• Subaru recalls 27,000 Legacys, Outbacks for faulty electronic parking brake

  05-10-2018 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru of America is recalling certain 2010-14 Legacy and Outback models equipped only with a manual transmission for a potentially faulty electronic parking brake.
  
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• 2019 Ford Ranger vs. Tacoma, Colorado, Frontier: We compare their specifications

  05-10-2018 21:04
  
  Filed under:Green,Podcasts,Paris Motor Show,Aston Martin,Misc. Automakers,Subaru,Volkswagen,Coupe,Sedan,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceHow the new 2019 Ford Ranger entering the U.S. midsize pickup truck market will compare to its competition in power, torque and size.Continue reading 2019 Ford Ranger vs. Tacoma, Colorado, Frontier: We compare their specifications 2019 Ford Ranger vs. Tacoma, Colorado, Frontier: We compare their specifications originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:04
  
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• Nylon shortage threatens global auto production

  05-10-2018 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  GPA, the association of French automotive plastic parts suppliers, has warned of an impending global crisis due to the shortage of key nylon materials.
  
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• 2019 Ford Ranger will be able to tow up to 7,500 pounds, haul up to 1,860 pounds

  05-10-2018 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 2019 Ford Ranger, on sale early next year, will be able to haul 1,860 pounds, tow 7,500 pounds with an available towing package and generate 270 hp and 310-pound-feet of torque.
  
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• Honda testing ‘smart intersection’ technology to see around buildings

  05-10-2018 18:45
  
  Filed under:Honda,Emerging TechnologiesIt uses vehicle-to-everything technology to communicate with cars.Continue reading Honda testing ‘smart intersection’ technology to see around buildingsHonda testing ‘smart intersection’ technology to see around buildingsoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bondurant Racing School files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, vows to stay in business

  05-10-2018 18:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Bondurant School, which traces its roots back to the world's first school for race car drivers and those who wanted to be like them, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Arizona.
  
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• Holden Time Attack Concept is a vision of a 1,340-horsepower electric race car

  05-10-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Holden,Coupe,Concept Cars,Racing,SupercarsIt's a thoroughly absurd car.Continue reading Holden Time Attack Concept is a vision of a 1,340-horsepower electric race car Holden Time Attack Concept is a vision of a 1,340-horsepower electric race car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mil-Spec 003 First Drive Review | The ultimate Hummer H1

  05-10-2018 18:01
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Aftermarket,Hummer,First Drives,SUV,Truck,Off-RoadMil-Spec makes the H1 better than ever, for a priceContinue reading Mil-Spec 003 First Drive Review | The ultimate Hummer H1 Mil-Spec 003 First Drive Review | The ultimate Hummer H1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The last temptation of Elon Musk

  05-10-2018 17:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you thought Tesla and Elon Musk escaped the clutches of the SEC with a fairly modest punishment, settling civil fraud charges for a mere $20 million each, think again.
  
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• Parliament to scrutinise barriers to EV take-up by drivers

  05-10-2018 17:40
  
  Lords committee focuses on government’s 2030 and 2035 petrol and diesel ban targets, and how to meet them…
  
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• Lexus eyeing China build - report

  05-10-2018 17:39
  Lexus is considering building cars in China, according to a media report.
  
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• Delphi Technologies appoints Nair as interim CEO

  05-10-2018 17:39
  Delphi Technologies has appointed Hari N. Nair as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Nair succeeds Liam Butterworth who is stepping down from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer to pursue other interests, the company said.
  
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• Calls for public inquiry into governments' diesel policies

  05-10-2018 17:34
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-10-05 16:40
  Petition calls for pause on diesel penalties as policymakers “face up to their past mistakes rather than slap more taxes on people”The Government should hold a public inquiry examining previous policies surrounding diesel cars, according to a new petition.
  The petition highlights that “in 2001 the Government decided to link car tax (VED) to CO2 emissions. In 2002 company car tax also became emissions-based. People were encouraged by such ince
  
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• Calls for public enquiry into governments' diesel policies

  05-10-2018 17:34
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-10-05 16:40
  Petition calls for pause on diesel penalties as policymakers “face up to their past mistakes rather than slap more taxes on people”The Government should hold a public enquiry examining previous policies surrounding diesel cars, according to a new petition.
  The petition highlights that “in 2001 the Government decided to link car tax (VED) to CO2 emissions. In 2002 company car tax also became emissions-based. People were encouraged by such incentive
  
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• New McLaren 720S Track Pack unleashed for 2019

  05-10-2018 17:25
  
  James Brodie2018-10-05 16:30
  New track-focused £28,360 McLaren 720S pack includes six-point harnesses and a 24kg weight reductionMcLaren has revealed a new Track Pack specification for the 720S, which is aimed at owners intending to rack up plenty of track miles. 
  It’s similar to other Track Packs available across the McLaren range, being a mixture of mechanical and visual changes and a bit of weight saving, too. Spec the Track Pack and the 720S becomes 24kg lighter, while there
  
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• Pickup trucks priced like luxury cars out of reach for many buyers

  05-10-2018 17:01
  
  Filed under:Read This,TruckConsumers are spending far more for new trucks than they expectedContinue reading Pickup trucks priced like luxury cars out of reach for many buyersPickup trucks priced like luxury cars out of reach for many buyersoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 11:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Paris Motor Show Mega Photo Gallery

  05-10-2018 16:35
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor ShowParis, in picturesContinue reading 2018 Paris Motor Show Mega Photo Gallery 2018 Paris Motor Show Mega Photo Gallery originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi A6 vs BMW 5 Series vs Volvo S90

  05-10-2018 16:28
  
  2018-10-06 11:00
  We pitch the new Audi A6 against the BMW 5 Series and Volvo S90 in exec saloon shoot-outThe battle in the company car market is incredibly tight. Premium quality and badge image count for a lot in the exec saloon class, so the more tech that’s on offer to make life on the road easier for business users, the more that should correlate with sales.
  • The best executive cars to buy 2018
  Audi is hoping that’s the case with its latest A6. Taking inspiration from the m
  
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• Jet suit racing set could take flight in 2019

  05-10-2018 16:21
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsContinue reading Jet suit racing set could take flight in 2019 Jet suit racing set could take flight in 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi CEO quits after 10 months; interim CEO named

  05-10-2018 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Auto supplier Delphi Technologies said CEO Liam Butterworth was stepping down, more than ten months after taking the post.
  
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• 2019 Ford Ranger horsepower and torque revealed

  05-10-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,TruckPayload and towing capacity also announcedContinue reading 2019 Ford Ranger horsepower and torque revealed 2019 Ford Ranger horsepower and torque revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault and Newfund invest in directional speaker maker

  05-10-2018 15:35
  Renault Group and Newfund have announced their investment in the French startup Akoustic Arts, specialised in directional sound, in order to accelerate its growth and enable it to pursue the wide scale development of its products.
  
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• Toyota might seize an opening, build Lexus cars in China

  05-10-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,LuxuryIt has long resisted doing this — but it's losing ground to other brandsContinue reading Toyota might seize an opening, build Lexus cars in China Toyota might seize an opening, build Lexus cars in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Honda walked away from Waymo

  05-10-2018 15:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda and Google affiliate Waymo were nearing a deal to jointly develop autonomous vehicles earlier this year when the Japanese company walked away, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
  
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• Toyota recalls 2.4 million Prius and Auris hybrids over stalling

  05-10-2018 14:59
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Toyota,Technology,HybridAn earlier recall didn't solve the problemContinue reading Toyota recalls 2.4 million Prius and Auris hybrids over stalling Toyota recalls 2.4 million Prius and Auris hybrids over stalling originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla to delay Autopilot drive mode, Elon Musk says in tweet

  05-10-2018 14:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla will delay the Autopilot drive for navigation, Elon Musk said a day after the technology was ranked second in a Consumer Reports survey.
  
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• Toyota says in talks with Geely on cooperation in hybrid vehicle tech

  05-10-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Technology,HybridAnother strategy to build sales in ChinaContinue reading Toyota says in talks with Geely on cooperation in hybrid vehicle tech Toyota says in talks with Geely on cooperation in hybrid vehicle tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• We love Paris in the autumn time - the week

  05-10-2018 14:42
  If it's autumn and not Frankfurt it must be Paris and we have our show coverage packaged in a handy Hot Topic bundle here.
  
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• Tesla shares fall after Elon Musk mocks SEC on Twitter

  05-10-2018 14:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Weird Car News,Tesla,Electric'Shortsellers Enrichment Commission,' really?Continue reading Tesla shares fall after Elon Musk mocks SEC on Twitter Tesla shares fall after Elon Musk mocks SEC on Twitter originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren upgrades 720S arsenal with a Track Pack Specification

  05-10-2018 14:25
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsBundles already available options to save money and 54 pounds of curb weight.Continue reading McLaren upgrades 720S arsenal with a Track Pack Specification McLaren upgrades 720S arsenal with a Track Pack Specification originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• West European car market down 23% in September

  05-10-2018 14:14
  The West European car market fell back by 23% in September as the introduction of new WLTP emissions testing standards continued to distort the market.
  
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• Faurecia agile enough to cope with Brexit needs - CEO

  05-10-2018 14:14
  Faurecia says it will adapt to what its customers want as the UK prepares to leave the European Union (EU) next year.
  
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• Will Toyota build Lexus cars in China?

  05-10-2018 13:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota, long opposed to producing Lexus cars in China because of concerns over quality, is now considering it to ignite growth and narrow sales gaps with its German rivals, Reuters reported.
  
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• Honda develops smart intersection technology with Marysville

  05-10-2018 13:22
  Just as Volkswagen is working with its home town of Wolfsburg on V2X technology, so Honda has been demonstrating its Smart Intersection technology for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication designed to reduce traffic collisions at roadway intersections, in Marysville, Ohio, home to its first US assembly plants.
  
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• 'Car firms should donate £5 to good causes every time they make a sale'

  05-10-2018 13:16
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-10-07 13:00
  Car manufacturers should be more charitable, says Mike Rutherford Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer’s decision to form, fund and front his own foundation serving much-needed apprentices and apprenticeships is unusual and inspired.
  Also doing their bit are lesser-known UK motor industry organisations such as Women on the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC) and BEN, which is part-funded by the UK automotive industry; both merit praise.
  But why aren’t more leading ca
  
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• Materials shortage poses plastics problem, French group claims

  05-10-2018 13:11
  France's Groupement Plasturgie Automobile is claiming the shortage of PA 6.6 is putting the manufacturers of plastic parts for the automotive industry in serious difficulty.
  
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• Toyota recalls 2.4 million Prius and Auris over stalling issue

  05-10-2018 13:10
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-10-05 12:15
  Previous-gen Prius and Auris recalled over potential stalling issued triggered when cars go into limp mode; 55,000 UK cars are affectedToyota is recalling 2.43 million examples of the Prius and Auris Hybrid over concerns the cars could lose power when going into ‘failsafe’ mode, commonly known as limp-home mode. Examples of the Prius, Prius+ and Auris Hybrid built between October 2008 to November 2014 are affected.
  The majority of cars (1.25 million) ar
  
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• 2019 Ford Edge First Drive Review | Dearborn's new standard

  05-10-2018 13:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,First Drives,CrossoverFord is going all in on crossovers.Continue reading 2019 Ford Edge First Drive Review | Dearborn's new standard 2019 Ford Edge First Drive Review | Dearborn's new standard originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA outlines platform strategy to 2025

  05-10-2018 12:32
  As part of its 'Push To Pass' strategic plan, Groupe PSA says it has been scaling back the number of its platforms worldwide and has described the platform consolidation process to two platforms and its plans out to 2025.
  
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• LG Chem in EV battery deal with Volkswagen

  05-10-2018 12:32
  LG Chem, one of South Korea's largest chemicals companies, disclosed it hasd signed an agreement to supply electric vehicle (EV) batteries to Volkswagen group.
  
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• Toyota recalls 2.4m hybrids over stalling issue

  05-10-2018 12:32
  Toyota has announced a worldwide recall of 2.43m hybrid vehicles because of a hybrid system issue that can lead to stalling.
  
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