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• This electric scooter roars like a motorcycle

  08-10-2018 23:35
  
  Filed under:Videos,Emerging Technologies,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThis electric vehicle won't be sneaking up on anyone.Continue reading This electric scooter roars like a motorcycle This electric scooter roars like a motorcycle originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pickup truck lands on top of car in Arizona crash

  08-10-2018 23:32
  
  Filed under:Weird Car NewsNo one was hurt — somehow.Continue reading Pickup truck lands on top of car in Arizona crash Pickup truck lands on top of car in Arizona crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Shad Khad's Flex-n-Gate opens parts plant in Detroit to supply Ford

  08-10-2018 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Longtime Ford supplier Flex-n-Gate has opened its $160 million parts plant in Detroit.
  
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• Miami AutoNation store settles gender discrimination lawsuit for $150,000

  08-10-2018 22:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Miami AutoNation dealership has agreed to pay $150,000 to a former assistant parts manager to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit brought against the store by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
  
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• Paul Newman's national-champion 1979 Datsun 280ZX is for sale

  08-10-2018 22:25
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,Nissan,Coupe,Classics,RacingOne of the coolest Z-cars ever.Continue reading Paul Newman's national-champion 1979 Datsun 280ZX is for sale Paul Newman's national-champion 1979 Datsun 280ZX is for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 16:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Alaska Cannonball | At the edge of the Arctic Ocean

  08-10-2018 21:50
  
  Filed under:Videos,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadPart 5 of our 14,000-mile Jeep Wrangler Rubicon adventure.Continue reading 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Alaska Cannonball | At the edge of the Arctic Ocean 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Alaska Cannonball | At the edge of the Arctic Ocean originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Limo in deadly crash failed inspection; driver didn't have proper license, says Gov. Cuomo

  08-10-2018 21:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Safety,SUV,Commercial Vehicles,SpecialtyCrash victim texted that limo was in 'terrible condition.'Continue reading Limo in deadly crash failed inspection; driver didn't have proper license, says Gov. Cuomo Limo in deadly crash failed inspection; driver didn't have proper license, says Gov. Cuomo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford switches creative ad agency work to BBDO from WPP

  08-10-2018 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford, following a five-month review of its advertising efforts, said BBDO will replace longtime partner WPP as its lead creative ad agency. WPP will retain a role in what Ford calls a new multi-agency advertising model.
  
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• Cleaning your engine bay | Autoblog Details

  08-10-2018 20:35
  
  Find out how and more importantly why we clean the engine compartment so early in the detailing process on this episode of Autoblog Details.Continue reading Cleaning your engine bay | Autoblog Details Cleaning your engine bay | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM China sales tank for first time in over a year

  08-10-2018 19:33
  General Motors' quarterly sales in China reportedly fell for the first time in over a year, hit by faltering economic growth and a wider slowdown in the world's biggest auto market amid a trade war with the US.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover to shut Solihull plant for 2 weeks

  08-10-2018 19:26
  Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover is planning a two-week shutdown at its main Solihull plant later this month due to weaker sales around the world.
  
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• Union slams government over JLR Solihull closure

  08-10-2018 19:09
  A triple whammy of Brexit uncertainty, government confusion over diesel and ministers' half-hearted support for electric vehicles is threatening the future of the UK car industry, union Unite warned today after Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced a two week shutdown of its Solihull Land Rover plant.
  
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• Global Automotive Interiors Market 2018-2022| Growing Use of Carbon Fiber in Automotive Interiors to Fuel Growth ... - Global Banking And Finance Review (press release)

  08-10-2018 18:58
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  Global Automotive Interiors Market 2018-2022| Growing Use of Carbon Fiber in Automotive Interiors to Fuel Growth ...
  Global Banking And Finance Review (press release)
  The global automotive interiors market is expected to post a CAGR of over 7% during the period 2018-2022, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. A key factor driving the growth of this market is the growing demand for aesthetic ...
  Global Automotive Interiors Market 2018-2022| Growing Use of Car
  
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• Faraday Future wants out of key financial deal

  08-10-2018 18:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Electric,LuxuryIt comes at a delicate moment for the fledgling EV maker.Continue reading Faraday Future wants out of key financial deal Faraday Future wants out of key financial deal originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 50-year old automotive centre nears expansion completion - Love Andover

  08-10-2018 18:55
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  50-year old automotive centre nears expansion completion
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  After six months of refurbishment, BP Rolls have confirmed they will start moving in to new premises within the next few weeks. Since their acquisition of JB Motors two years ago and a re-brand to 'BP Rolls Automotive', the family-run business has ...
  
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• Fiat Chrysler readies PHEV Jeep Renegade

  08-10-2018 18:34
  Fiat Chrysler (FCA) reportedly said on Monday it had begun to prepare for production of a plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Renegade as part of its electrification drive to meet tougher emissions rules.
  
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• Alpine A110 - has Renault made a Porsche beater?

  08-10-2018 18:17
  The reinvention of Alpine as a high priced sports car marque seems to be working, as deliveries of the A110 accelerate towards the 2,000 level a year after production commenced. Just how good is the car itself though?
  
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• Elio ditches powertrain plans, will source engine from an OEM, Roush

  08-10-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Ford,Fuel Efficiency,FutureIt plans to develop the new engine with Roush.Continue reading Elio ditches powertrain plans, will source engine from an OEM, Roush Elio ditches powertrain plans, will source engine from an OEM, Roush originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Elio ditches drivetrain plans, will source engine from an OEM, Roush

  08-10-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Ford,Fuel Efficiency,FutureIt plans to develop the new engine with Roush.Continue reading Elio ditches drivetrain plans, will source engine from an OEM, Roush Elio ditches drivetrain plans, will source engine from an OEM, Roush originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Jaguar Land Rover is idling its UK assembly plant

  08-10-2018 18:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jaguar Land Rover will close its plant in Solihull, England, for two weeks after the company reported a major fall in sales to China as import duties and a trade war with the U.S. hurt demand.
  
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• Bugatti SUV is a possibility, automaker's president says

  08-10-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Paris Motor ShowThe brand is considering options beyond W16 hypercars.Continue reading Bugatti SUV is a possibility, automaker's president says Bugatti SUV is a possibility, automaker's president says originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Florida dealership group fights EEOC lawsuit

  08-10-2018 17:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  A lawyer representing a Florida dealership group accused of gender discrimination by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is blasting the complaint as having no "factual or legal basis."
  
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• Fiat Chrysler prepares to produce plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade

  08-10-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Jeep,SUV,HybridThis and the Pacifica Hybrid begin FCA's about-face on electrification.Continue reading Fiat Chrysler prepares to produce plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade Fiat Chrysler prepares to produce plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hybrid Jeep Renegade production preparations begin in Italy

  08-10-2018 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler said it launched preparations for the production of a plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Renegade as the carmaker pushes ahead with its electrification drive to meet tougher emissions rules.
  
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• Faraday Future hits funding snag

  08-10-2018 17:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  A dispute between entrepreneur Jia Yueting and China's third-richest man, investor Hui Ka Yan, raises more questions about Faraday's financial footing just as the startup prepares to bring out its first model after years of work.
  
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• Global warming reduction requires "far-reaching" change - IPCC

  08-10-2018 17:09
  Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require "rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society," according to a report published today (8 OCtober) by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
  
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• 2018 Hyundai Kona Drivers' Notes Review | Trying to stand out in a crowd

  08-10-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Quick Spins,CrossoverHyundai's smallest crossover has some fierce competition.Continue reading 2018 Hyundai Kona Drivers' Notes Review | Trying to stand out in a crowd 2018 Hyundai Kona Drivers' Notes Review | Trying to stand out in a crowd originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch original Mercedes-Benz C-Class transform while rolling into a 2019 C 300

  08-10-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Videos,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,LuxuryThe original C-Class was introduced in 1993.Continue reading Watch original Mercedes-Benz C-Class transform while rolling into a 2019 C 300 Watch original Mercedes-Benz C-Class transform while rolling into a 2019 C 300 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla update turns touchscreen into Atari console

  08-10-2018 16:11
  
  Alex Ingram2018-10-08 15:35
  Update 9.0 adds classic computer games 'Easter Egg' plus several mobile app and usability improvementsTesla has always hidden ‘Easter Eggs’ within its infotainment systems of its Model S, Model X and Model 3, and the latest software update introduces the ability to play a range of classic Atari games. Version 9.0 introduces the likes of Asteroids and Centipede, turning the touchscreen - when parked, of course - into a classic arcade console.
  The addition c
  
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• New York crash that killed 20 is a 'wake-up call' for limo safety

  08-10-2018 16:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Safety,SUV,Commercial VehiclesLimo passengers are not required to wear seatbelts.Continue reading New York crash that killed 20 is a 'wake-up call' for limo safety New York crash that killed 20 is a 'wake-up call' for limo safety originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global NCAP not happy with Indian Suzuki

  08-10-2018 15:47
  Global NCAP released today an update to its #SaferCarsForIndia crash test results. Following last month's announcements, the Maruti Suzuki Swift falls short on adult safety.
  
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• NHTSA steps in to clear a national path for autonomous vehicle development

  08-10-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emerging Technologies,Autonomous,FutureComing rule changes will allow cars without pedals, mirrors, or steering wheels on public roads.Continue reading NHTSA steps in to clear a national path for autonomous vehicle development NHTSA steps in to clear a national path for autonomous vehicle development originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• WLTP hits Mercedes September sales

  08-10-2018 15:17
  Mercedes-Benz sales fell 8.2% year on year in September to 202,819 vehicles worldwide. Nine-month volume slipped 0.1% to 1,715,087 units.
  
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• Should Subaru have a premium brand?

  08-10-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Subaru,Crossover,LuxuryAnd should it be all electrified?Continue reading Should Subaru have a premium brand? Should Subaru have a premium brand? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Has CFO Uebber got the hump with Daimler after Kaellenius elevation?

  08-10-2018 14:52
  Daimler's finance chief Bodo Uebber won't try to renew his contract when it expires in December 2019, the carmaker reportedly said late on Sunday.
  
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• Lyft asks for volunteers to ditch their cars for a month, 150,000 sign up

  08-10-2018 14:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Marketing/AdvertisingProgram provides multi-modal transportation credits to participants in 35 cities.Continue reading Lyft asks for volunteers to ditch their cars for a month, 150,000 sign up Lyft asks for volunteers to ditch their cars for a month, 150,000 sign up originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Oct 2018 08:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM's China sales slip into reverse, dropping 15% as market stalls

  08-10-2018 14:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' quarterly sales in China fell for the first time in over a year, hit by faltering economic growth and a wider slowdown in the world's biggest auto market amid a whipsawing trade war with the United States.
  
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• Daimler CFO to leave following Kallenius' appointment as next CEO

  08-10-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Daimler CFO Bodo Uebber will leave the company, marking the first top-level departure after the automaker picked Ola Kallenius to take over as CEO from Dieter Zetsche.
  
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• Allego launches contactless debit and credit card payments for EV charging

  08-10-2018 13:45
  Allego, Visa and the other card schemes American Express and Mastercard have announced the launch of a payment system for electric vehicle (EV) drivers on a global scale starting in the UK.
  
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• Ricardo to develop lithium-based solid-state battery for EVs and PHEVs

  08-10-2018 12:56
  Ricardo says it will work on a partially UK government funded collaborative 'PowerDrive Line' project to develop a lithium-based solid-state battery for EVs and PHEVs, and establish a pre-pilot line for this solid-state battery cell technology.
  
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• Ford to trim salaried jobs in re-org - report

  08-10-2018 12:55
  Ford is reportedly planning to reduce numbers of salaried workers as part of a reorganisation aimed at boosting its bottom line and raising its depressed share price.
  
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• Delphi Technologies opens IT centre in Romania

  08-10-2018 12:40
  Delphi Technologies has opened its first multidisciplinary global IT centre in Bucharest, Romania.
  
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• Daimler will start building EV battery plant in U.S.

  08-10-2018 12:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Daimler will start building a battery plant as part of its planned $1 billion investment to upgrade its U.S. factory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
  
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• Valeo looks to evaluate city pollution - CEO

  08-10-2018 12:22
  Valeo says it is working with air quality monitor, Airparif to understand how pollution in cities is evolving and as it looks to provide technology to combat it.
  
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• Valeo looks to evaluate city pollution as IPCC report published - CEO

  08-10-2018 12:22
  Valeo says it is working with air quality monitor, Airparif to understand how pollution in cities is evolving and as it looks to provide technology to combat it.
  
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• Hands-On Tech - Honda Civic

  08-10-2018 12:18
  This month in our Hands-On-Tech (HOT) reporting series*, we put the Honda HFT system to the test. Taking you through the top-spec connectivity features offered by manufacturers in detail, this HOT report series looks to benchmark the connectivity functionality of each manufacturer based on various test criteria. Honda concede that in-car connectivity hasn't been its focus, and while some features hit the mark, others miss it by a good mile. 
  
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• Daimler US plant builds first new GLE; breaks ground for battery factory

  08-10-2018 12:18
  Daimler's Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant has built its first GLE on a new SUV platform while a groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of the construction of a new battery factory.
  
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• Plug-in car grant axed for PHEVs and cut for electric cars

  08-10-2018 12:06
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-10-11 19:00
  New rules for plug-in car grant means current crop of plug-in hybrids will be ineligible from November 12; grant for EVs drops by £1,000Plug-in hybrid cars will no longer be eligible for the Government's Plug-In Car Grant from November 12 2018, while grants for fully electric cars will be reduced from £4,500 to £3,500 at the same time.
  The news comes as the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) confirmed Ca
  
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• Electric car prices set to rise as government grants could be cut

  08-10-2018 12:06
  
  Alex Ingram2018-10-08 13:00
  Budget cuts could see the grants offered when buying full EVs drop, and disappear altogether for many plug-in hybridsMany of the government’s green initiatives, including the low emissions vehicle grants, are expected to be reduced or removed altogether as a result of budget cuts.
  In a story broken by The Observer, many of the financial incentives currently offered to buyers of low emission vehicles could be forced to fall by the wayside unless the Treasury is a
  
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• Nissan Qashqai gains new 1.3-litre petrol engines

  08-10-2018 11:29
  
  Alex Ingram2018-10-08 10:45
  The Nissan Qashqai's new 1.3 turbocharged unit is offered in two power outputs, taking the place of the old 1.2 and 1.6 enginesNissan has tweaked the ever-popular Qashqai with the arrival of a new 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
  It’ll be offered in two power outputs, each replacing one of the Qashqai’s existing petrols. The first version takes the place of the 1.2-litre turbo. At 138bhp and 240Nm, it represents increases of 25bhp and 50Nm over the ou
  
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