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• 5 great oil filters | Autoblog's favorites

  17-10-2018 23:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Maintenance,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThey aren't expensive, but they are important.Continue reading 5 great oil filters | Autoblog's favorites 5 great oil filters | Autoblog's favorites originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Mitch McConnell sees both sides of the tariff debate

  17-10-2018 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell prodded President Donald Trump's administration to quickly resolve festering trade disputes, particularly with China.
  
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• Google Maps adds EV charging station info

  17-10-2018 22:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Smartphone,Technology,ElectricIt will tell you where and what types of ports.Continue reading Google Maps adds EV charging station info Google Maps adds EV charging station info originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why Wilbur Ross is upping the ante on European trade

  17-10-2018 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross challenged a fragile trans-Atlantic trade truce by accusing the European Union of dragging its feet over market-opening pledges.
  
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• Tesla secures Shanghai site for $2 billion China Gigafactory

  17-10-2018 22:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,ElectricIt inked a deal for an 9.2 million square foot plot of land.Continue reading Tesla secures Shanghai site for $2 billion China Gigafactory Tesla secures Shanghai site for $2 billion China Gigafactory originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dealer that sent fake recall notices to create more business settles with FTC

  17-10-2018 21:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Recalls,Weird Car News,Nissan,Toyota,Car Dealers,SafetyThe letters deceived owners of cars without a recall out for them.Continue reading Dealer that sent fake recall notices to create more business settles with FTC Dealer that sent fake recall notices to create more business settles with FTC originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Next-gen Mazda3 teased in new video, should debut next month

  17-10-2018 21:15
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Hatchback,SedanExpect news from the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.Continue reading Next-gen Mazda3 teased in new video, should debut next month Next-gen Mazda3 teased in new video, should debut next month originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric reportedly getting more range

  17-10-2018 20:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Hyundai,Sedan,ElectricThe exact range is unannounced, but it will be less than Kona Electric.Continue reading 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric reportedly getting more range 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric reportedly getting more range originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Leaf 60-kWh pricing possibly leaked

  17-10-2018 20:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Rumormill,Nissan,Hatchback,ElectricDocuments suggest a $5,500 price premium.Continue reading Nissan Leaf 60-kWh pricing possibly leaked Nissan Leaf 60-kWh pricing possibly leaked originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Senate panel wants Hyundai, Kia to testify on engine fire reports

  17-10-2018 20:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Republican chairman and the ranking Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee said they asked top U.S. executives at Hyundai and Kia to testify at a Nov. 14 hearing on reports of engine fires.
  
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• Porsche will price Taycan between Cayenne and Panamera

  17-10-2018 20:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Hatchback,Luxury,PerformanceOf course, we expect higher-end versions of Porsche's electric car.Continue reading Porsche will price Taycan between Cayenne and Panamera Porsche will price Taycan between Cayenne and Panamera originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hybrid Vehicle vs. Plug-in Hybrid vs. Electric Vehicle | Green Vehicle shopping advice

  17-10-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Used Car Buying,Green Culture,Green Driving,Original VideoGreen car buyers guide.Continue reading Hybrid Vehicle vs. Plug-in Hybrid vs. Electric Vehicle | Green Vehicle shopping advice Hybrid Vehicle vs. Plug-in Hybrid vs. Electric Vehicle | Green Vehicle shopping advice originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ‘Dutch Reach’ to be added to UK Highway Code to protect cyclists

  17-10-2018 19:09
  
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  Dutch Reach sees drivers open car door from inside with left hand, forcing them to look behind for approaching cyclistsDrivers and passengers will soon be encouraged to use the ‘Dutch Reach’ when opening car doors from the inside. The Reach, made famous by policy in the cycle-friendly Netherlands, sees drivers open their car doors with their left hand (passengers with their right) when exiting a vehicle. This forces them to look over their shoulders for approachi
  
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• Steve McQueen's U.S. Army Willys Jeep is up for auction

  17-10-2018 18:40
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Jeep,Auctions,SUV,Off-RoadMcQueen originally bought the Willys from the military.Continue reading Steve McQueen's U.S. Army Willys Jeep is up for auction Steve McQueen's U.S. Army Willys Jeep is up for auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A Steve McQueen owned, U.S. Army Willys Jeep is up for auction

  17-10-2018 18:40
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Jeep,Auctions,SUV,Off-RoadMcQueen originally bought the Willys from the military.Continue reading A Steve McQueen owned, U.S. Army Willys Jeep is up for auction A Steve McQueen owned, U.S. Army Willys Jeep is up for auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tata's future model strategy

  17-10-2018 18:23
  Tata Motors is now seeing the benefits of having made investments in multiple new models. Its home market has contracted in recent months yet Tata sales have expanded for three months straight, including September. This comes at just the right moment for the company, as by contrast, its JLR division is in trouble in many markets.
  
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• Tesla VP of manufacturing Gilbert Passin leaves the company

  17-10-2018 18:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Tesla,ElectricOne more in a string of high-profile executive departures.Continue reading Tesla VP of manufacturing Gilbert Passin leaves the company Tesla VP of manufacturing Gilbert Passin leaves the company originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Another top Tesla executive calls it quits, report says

  17-10-2018 18:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's vice president of manufacturing, Gilbert Passin, has left the company, Business Insider reported, citing a source familiar with the situation.
  
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• Britain’s most active speed cameras revealed

  17-10-2018 18:03
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2018-10-17 19:03
  Eight of Britain’s 10 most active speed cameras from 2016 to 2018 were in Avon and SomersetEight of Britain’s 10 most active speed cameras from January 1, 2016 to May 31, 2018 were in Avon and Somerset, with the single most active recording a total of 22,350 offences so far this year.
  The first eight cameras in the top 10 ranking were in Avon and Somerset Police’s area of jurisdiction, with the last two belonging to Bedfordshire Police. Full
  
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• Elon Musk will buy another $20 million in Tesla stock

  17-10-2018 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk will purchase company stock worth $20 million in the next open trading session, the electric carmaker said in a filing.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Nexo First Drive Review | Promise for fuel cells

  17-10-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,Hyundai,Toyota,Alternative Fuels,First Drives,Emerging Technologies,Crossover,HydrogenIf the Kona Electric's suspension is engineered for a sprightly, even somewhat sporty feel, the Nexo is tuned for luxury.Continue reading 2019 Hyundai Nexo First Drive Review | Promise for fuel cells 2019 Hyundai Nexo First Drive Review | Promise for fuel cells originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  E
  
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• New Volvo S60 2019 review

  17-10-2018 17:14
  
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  Volvo’s new compact executive contender does style and comfort better than it does sporty Volvo sold just 1,250 S60s in the UK last year, but has huge hopes that this new model, spun off the back of the sumptuous V60 estate, will step up to the mark in a big way when it lands in spring 2019. Significantly higher sales in Britain are targeted and globally this is a huge model for the brand, being the first car built at Volvo’s new Charle
  
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• VW, Ford collaboration could dominate auto industry

  17-10-2018 17:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Read This,Rumormill,Ford,Volkswagen,Truck,ElectricAnalysts tell Detroit Free Press why partnership could be huge.Continue reading VW, Ford collaboration could dominate auto industry VW, Ford collaboration could dominate auto industry originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chase, Wells Fargo take measured approach to auto lending

  17-10-2018 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Wells Fargo and Chase Auto remain cautious on auto finance, although Wells Fargo increased auto loan originations last quarter, and Chase Auto Finance has increased lease originations for its private-label customers.
  
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• Goodyear rolls out home tire installation service aimed at millennials

  17-10-2018 16:55
  
  Filed under:AftermarketTechnicians will bring tires to you and install them on the spot.Continue reading Goodyear rolls out home tire installation service aimed at millennials Goodyear rolls out home tire installation service aimed at millennials originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why legalized pot is raising concerns about impaired driving

  17-10-2018 16:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. transportation safety officials are sounding the alarm on drug-impaired driving, calling for regulators to do more to tackle the problem as states grapple with a more open stance on marijuana.
  
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• VW shows how headlights, taillights of the future will communicate to us

  17-10-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Emerging TechnologiesThey'll also give us more customization.Continue reading VW shows how headlights, taillights of the future will communicate to us VW shows how headlights, taillights of the future will communicate to us originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NHTSA investigates Ford Super Duty pickup tailgates open on the road

  17-10-2018 16:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Recalls,Ford,Technology,TruckCustomers have experienced Ford pickup tailgates opening while on the road, causing damage.Continue reading NHTSA investigates Ford Super Duty pickup tailgates open on the road NHTSA investigates Ford Super Duty pickup tailgates open on the road originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW X2 vs Volkswagen T-Roc

  17-10-2018 15:58
  
  2018-10-17 15:00
  Does BMW or Volkswagen come out on top in battle of the sporty crossovers?Sporty crossovers are about the most popular sector of the market right now. Every manufacturer has one in its line-up and as petrol power becomes more prevalent, too, more potent, driver-focused versions of these SUVs are gaining traction. Two of the newest on sale are the Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TSI R-Line and the BMW X2 20i in M Sport guise.
  Both of these cars are targeting the same group of buyers, and th
  
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• BMW loads new X7 with assistance tech

  17-10-2018 15:56
  BMW's newly announced flagship, at least of its SUVs, the X7, is like all top BMWs for decades, packed with the latest, most comprehensive technology which traditionally has migrated downwards to cheaper models as development costs are amortised and supplier production volume increases.
  
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• Novares extends Serbian auto parts factory

  17-10-2018 15:41
  Novares has opened an extension to its factory in Zrenjanin, Serbia, increasing plant area by a third, including a clean room with a capacity of 1m automotive components per year.
  
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• Police catch overloaded car with piano on a bike rack — on the Autobahn

  17-10-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsMercedes wagon was precariously overloaded by about 900 pounds.Continue reading Police catch overloaded car with piano on a bike rack — on the Autobahn Police catch overloaded car with piano on a bike rack — on the Autobahn originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• After tearing down Tesla Model 3, analyst says profit potential huge, but 'this body is their single biggest problem'

  17-10-2018 14:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The manufacturing analysts who spent 6,600 hours inside a warehouse north of Detroit picking apart a Model 3 have good news and bad news for Tesla.
  
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• Senate bill would give Tesla, GM a reprieve on EV incentives

  17-10-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Chevrolet,GM,Tesla,ElectricThis as another senator wants to eliminate the tax credits entirely.Continue reading Senate bill would give Tesla, GM a reprieve on EV incentives Senate bill would give Tesla, GM a reprieve on EV incentives originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vanderhall Carmel adds power and luxury to three-wheeler segment

  17-10-2018 14:30
  
  Filed under:Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceIt gets a new engine and a much higher price tag.Continue reading Vanderhall Carmel adds power and luxury to three-wheeler segment Vanderhall Carmel adds power and luxury to three-wheeler segment originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Nissan Titan pickup gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, costs more

  17-10-2018 14:15
  
  Filed under:Nissan,TruckEven the barebones Titan S gets touchscreen infotainment.Continue reading 2019 Nissan Titan pickup gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, costs more 2019 Nissan Titan pickup gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, costs more originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ATS introduces Launch Edition of its rare GT supercar

  17-10-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Specialty,SupercarsThe ATS GT is entering production.Continue reading ATS introduces Launch Edition of its rare GT supercar ATS introduces Launch Edition of its rare GT supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF develops 3D interior observation system for advanced occupant, interior, sensing

  17-10-2018 13:52
  ZF said it is developing a three-dimensional interior observation system (IOS) capable of detecting and classifying vehicle occupants, determining their size, location and position, and whether or not they are in active control of the vehicle via the steering wheel or monitoring the automated driving systems - all key data to assist with advanced safety and automated driving functions.
  
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• Hyundai partners with French firms on hydrogen

  17-10-2018 13:17
  As part of its hydrogen push, Hyundai Motor has signed a memorandum with French energy firms to expand the sale of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
  
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• Blind spot detectors to become mandatory on lorries to protect cyclists

  17-10-2018 13:17
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2018-10-17 19:17
  New regulation could see blind spot detectors become compulsory for lorries to help save the lives of cyclists and pedestriansBlind spot information systems (BSIS) could become mandatory for lorries in order to help protect the lives of vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians, if a new United Nations draft regulation is adopted next year.
  The regulation would see all new trucks weighing in excess of 3.5 tonnes fitted with a BSIS capable of dete
  
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• Continental, TU Darmstadt, develop machine-learning ADAS

  17-10-2018 13:08
  In the fourth stage of the PRORETA research project, Continental and TU Darmstadt have developed a machine-learning vehicle system designed to support drivers in urban traffic and have installed it in a prototype.
  
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• Car safety chiefs say driver assistance systems can create “dangerous false impressions”

  17-10-2018 13:07
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-10-18 10:30
  Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP find 71 per cent of drivers believe they can buy an autonomous car todayTwo of Europe’s leading car safety bodies have warned driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control and lane keep assistance can give the impression to drivers that they are in an autonomous car.
  Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP are concerned such systems, which are designed to assist motorists rather than drive for them, are being marketed as be
  
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• Tesla secures site for China Gigafactory

  17-10-2018 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla has signed an agreement with the Shanghai government for an 212-acre plot of land to build its first overseas Gigafactory.
  
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• ZF launches networked rear axle transmission for SUVs, off-roaders

  17-10-2018 12:37
  Friedrichshafen, Germany-based Tier 1 supplier ZF claims its new generation of electronic limited slip differential (eLSD) has opened "the next digital chapter for off-road and sports vehicles".
  
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• ANALYSIS - ZS SUV powering MG UK's 101% sales rise

  17-10-2018 11:21
  MG Motor has found a sweet spot in the UK market for compact SUVs, slotting its best seller, the 4.3m long ZS, between the traditional 4.0-4.2m B and 4.4-4.7m C segments. Thanks to low pricing and a seven-year warranty, buyers are responding, also making MG the market's fastest rising brand.
  
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• Renault and Brilliance sign agreement to progress LCV JV; adds EVs

  17-10-2018 11:04
  Renault and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (Brilliance), who earlier this year formed a joint venture to manufacture and sell light commercial vehicles (LCVs), have signed a 'Strategic Cooperation agreement' with officials from Liaoning Province to further accelerate the growth of LCVs in China.
  
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• ACEA/CLEPA urge negotiators to avert worst-case Brexit

  17-10-2018 10:21
  Ahead of this evening's EU Brexit summit, Europe's auto manufacturers and suppliers have come together to issue a stark warning on the potentially far-reaching impacts of a no-deal scenario on their sector, which they say would threaten their very business model.
  
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• BMW X7 to start at $74,895

  17-10-2018 01:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW is filling out its product lineup with the launch of its largest crossover to date. The new X7, available at U.S. dealerships in March starting at $74,895, addresses a shortcoming in BMW's crossover lineup #8212; a true seven-seater option.
  
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• Luxury EV startup plans for AutoMobility LA debut

  17-10-2018 00:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Rivian Automotive, an upstart electric vehicle maker headquartered in suburban Detroit, plans to introduce its first pair of electric, off-road vehicles -- a crossover and a pickup -- in November at AutoMobility LA.
  
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• 2019 BMW X7 vs luxury SUV rivals: Comparing specs and photos

  17-10-2018 00:02
  
  Filed under:Green,Audi,BMW,Land Rover,Lincoln,Mercedes-Benz,Volvo,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,ComparisonNew X7 vs GLS, Q7, XC90, Discovery, Navigator and new X5.Continue reading 2019 BMW X7 vs luxury SUV rivals: Comparing specs and photos 2019 BMW X7 vs luxury SUV rivals: Comparing specs and photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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