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• 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 revealed in Instagram post

  18-10-2018 23:45
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,PerformanceThis looks like the real thing.Continue reading 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 revealed in Instagram post 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 revealed in Instagram post originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes F1 star Lewis Hamilton chases history at U.S. Grand Prix

  18-10-2018 23:10
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingPoints away from fifth Formula One title, two behind Schumacher.Continue reading Mercedes F1 star Lewis Hamilton chases history at U.S. Grand Prix Mercedes F1 star Lewis Hamilton chases history at U.S. Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch stunned motorists dodge metal balls rolling down Seattle street

  18-10-2018 23:00
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News'Really big ball bearings' come clattering down on drivers.Continue reading Watch stunned motorists dodge metal balls rolling down Seattle street Watch stunned motorists dodge metal balls rolling down Seattle street originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Audi R8 V10 Plus Competition Package is a hardcore, ultra-rare R8

  18-10-2018 22:40
  
  Filed under:Audi,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsOnly 10 are coming to America.Continue reading 2018 Audi R8 V10 Plus Competition Package is a hardcore, ultra-rare R8 2018 Audi R8 V10 Plus Competition Package is a hardcore, ultra-rare R8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Northwood University chief to retire after 12 years; successor search under way

  18-10-2018 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northwood University, a longtime training hub based in Michigan for auto dealership managers and executives, said CEO Keith Pretty is retiring after 12 years at the helm.
  
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• Waymo details how emergency services should deal with self-driving incidents

  18-10-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Safety,Emerging Technologies,Technology,AutonomousPart of its responsibility is educating first responders.Continue reading Waymo details how emergency services should deal with self-driving incidents Waymo details how emergency services should deal with self-driving incidents originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Geely 'corrects' rumors about presidential family ties

  18-10-2018 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Geely Automobile Holdings, long the subject of speculation about its political ties, has moved to dispel a widely held belief its chairman's wife was related to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  
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• OEConnection to buy Britain's Bluegrasscoms

  18-10-2018 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  OEConnection, which specializes in helping dealers buy and sell auto parts, has agreed to acquire Bluegrasscoms, a Newbury, England company that provides many of the same services.
  
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• Sticker Shock: SVE Releases 1000-HP 2019 Yenko Camaro

  18-10-2018 22:04
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,SEMA Show,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceOnly 25 will be built and you'll be looking at a price tag higher than $110,000.Continue reading Sticker Shock: SVE Releases 1000-HP 2019 Yenko Camaro Sticker Shock: SVE Releases 1000-HP 2019 Yenko Camaro originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:04:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford F-Series Super Duty tailgates are apparently flying open by themselves

  18-10-2018 21:26
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Ford,TruckNHTSA will determine the next steps.Continue reading Ford F-Series Super Duty tailgates are apparently flying open by themselves Ford F-Series Super Duty tailgates are apparently flying open by themselves originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:26:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford confirms no Ranger Raptor for the United States

  18-10-2018 21:17
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceWe'll have to be satisfied with the F-150 for the time being.Continue reading Ford confirms no Ranger Raptor for the United States Ford confirms no Ranger Raptor for the United States originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford to build an additional 350 GT supercars, extend production 2 years

  18-10-2018 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The company previously planned to build 1,000 GTs through the 2020 model year. It now says it will build 1,350 vehicles through 2022.
  
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• 54,400 Ford F-series pickups probed by U.S. after tailgate complaints

  18-10-2018 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  NHTSA has opened a preliminary investigation into 54,400 Ford pickups after receiving five complaints that tailgates had unexpectedly opened while the vehicles were in motion.
  
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• Study indicates states with legalized marijuana have higher crash rates

  18-10-2018 19:31
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalThis, right after recreational marijuana became legal in Canada yesterday.Continue reading Study indicates states with legalized marijuana have higher crash rates Study indicates states with legalized marijuana have higher crash rates originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 13:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford extends GT output to meet "exceptional demand"

  18-10-2018 19:05
  Ford said production of its GT supercar would be extended by approximately two years, to meet "overwhelming customer demand".
  
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• 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV Drivers' Notes Review | Old, but not antiquated

  18-10-2018 19:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Cadillac,Quick Spins,SUV,LuxuryWe dig this traditional body-on-frame SUV.Continue reading 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV Drivers' Notes Review | Old, but not antiquated 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV Drivers' Notes Review | Old, but not antiquated originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• No Brexit progress frustrates SMMT

  18-10-2018 18:22
  The UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), whose members are desperately waiting clear guidelines from the UK government on post-Brexit trade conditions and customs rules, said the outcome of today's European Council meeting was "hugely disappointing".
  
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• Steel's latest automotive answer to aluminum competition

  18-10-2018 18:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Advanced high-strength steel, the newest, lightest steel invented, is aiming to hold off aluminum's rise as the metal of choice for an auto industry in the midst of major changes.
  
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• Trump threatens new trade deal with Mexico

  18-10-2018 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Donald Trump threatened to deploy the military and close the southern border if Mexico did not halt large groups of migrants headed for the U.S. from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 dismantled: It's needlessly complicated to build, says analyst

  18-10-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Read This,Tesla,Sedan,ElectricMunro & Associates says it costs $2,000 more to make than BMW i3.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 dismantled: It's needlessly complicated to build, says analyst Tesla Model 3 dismantled: It's needlessly complicated to build, says analyst originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford will build 350 more GT supercars through 2022

  18-10-2018 17:17
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Car Buying,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsYour chance to grab a limited production GT just got a wee bit betterContinue reading Ford will build 350 more GT supercars through 2022 Ford will build 350 more GT supercars through 2022 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW eyes revamped and transformed sales model by 2020

  18-10-2018 17:05
  The Volkswagen brand says it is to fundamentally restructure its sales model with a new programme to be launched in Europe in April 2020.
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-AMG A 35 sedan spied in Germany

  18-10-2018 16:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe new model should make 302 horsepower.Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-AMG A 35 sedan spied in Germany 2019 Mercedes-AMG A 35 sedan spied in Germany originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Kia Stinger GT Long-Term Review Update | It's an ideal grand touring car

  18-10-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Kia,Long-Term Garage,Hatchback,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceThe GT designation is well-earned.Continue reading 2018 Kia Stinger GT Long-Term Review Update | It's an ideal grand touring car 2018 Kia Stinger GT Long-Term Review Update | It's an ideal grand touring car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Old Cat C and Cat D insurance write-off categories explained

  18-10-2018 16:15
  
  In October 2017, new insurance write-off categories were introduced. These Cat N and Cat S classifications were introduced to replace the existing Cat C and Cat D designations.
  However, a scan of the classified adverts reveals that while newly written-off cars are no longer classified as Cat C or Cat D, there are still plenty of cars for sale that still carry the old Category C and Category D labels. In this article, we explain what these two insurance write-off categories mean, and wh
  
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• Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo electric wagon spied

  18-10-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Porsche,Wagon,Electric,FutureThe car is wearing minimal camouflage.Continue reading Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo electric wagon spied Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo electric wagon spied originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ANALYSIS - Land Rover future models

  18-10-2018 16:00
  September was an uncharacteristically poor month for Land Rover, with deliveries down 19 per cent. That's being blamed on tariff rises in China. Europe and North America are still strong though, and new models should help get Land Rover back into growth mode in all major markets.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Will Tata reinvent Jaguar as the new Tesla?

  18-10-2018 15:58
  Not too long ago, Jaguar's future looked as though it would be built on direct replacements for existing cars and SUVs, some of which would be low-volume, high-priced sedans. Now, JLR's losses and a collapse of buyer interest in the XE and XF in Europe and North America means Tata Motors is considering radical change: an all-electric future for the brand.
  
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• Philippine sales down 10% in September

  18-10-2018 15:57
  The Philippine new vehicle market continued to decline in September, by 9.7% to 31,116 units from peak year earlier sales of 34,445 units, according to data released jointly by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
  
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• U.S. Senate panel wants Hyundai, Kia to testify about engine fires

  18-10-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Recalls,Hyundai,Kia,SafetyFollows consumer group's call for automakers to recall 2.9 million cars.Continue reading U.S. Senate panel wants Hyundai, Kia to testify about engine fires U.S. Senate panel wants Hyundai, Kia to testify about engine fires originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Will the US allow allow self-dimming adaptive headlight technology?

  18-10-2018 15:07
  The US - long known for restrictive headlight rules - is expected soon to allow self-dimming adaptive headlight technology to be used on new vehicles sold there, according to local media reports.
  
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• EU lawmakers back 35 percent cut in trucks' CO2 output by 2030

  18-10-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Truck,Commercial VehiclesThis follows last week's 35 percent target for passenger vehicles.Continue reading EU lawmakers back 35 percent cut in trucks' CO2 output by 2030 EU lawmakers back 35 percent cut in trucks' CO2 output by 2030 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How is Euro NCAP testing automated driving technology?

  18-10-2018 14:33
  Following its announcement of UK based research which showed 71% of drivers worldwide believe they can purchase a self-driving car immediately, Euro NCAP has detailed how it assesses automated driving technology.
  
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• How electric car batteries are improving despite drawbacks, risks

  18-10-2018 13:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the race for the next generation battery, lithium-ion technology has made huge leaps in recent years. But the power packs continue to have drawbacks.
  
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• Interactive vehicle lighting systems to boost safety - VW

  18-10-2018 13:31
  Volkswagen says that future lighting systems will project 3D holograms containing information onto the road and help to boost safety.
  
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• Elon Musk's big China play for Tesla comes as world's top car market slows

  18-10-2018 13:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla's breakthrough deal to secure land for a Shanghai factory commits the electric-car maker to a multibillion-dollar investment just as the Chinese vehicle market falters.
  
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• Ford Edge ST and other Ford SUVs get the custom treatment for SEMA Show

  18-10-2018 13:00
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,SEMA Show,Ford,Crossover,SUVA mix of on- and off-road takes on Ford SUVs.Continue reading Ford Edge ST and other Ford SUVs get the custom treatment for SEMA Show Ford Edge ST and other Ford SUVs get the custom treatment for SEMA Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Oct 2018 07:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automated driving hype "confusing" drivers, UK study claims

  18-10-2018 12:49
  New research here in the UK showed 71% of drivers around the world believe they can purchase a self-driving car immediately.
  
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• SEAT Tarraco production starts in Wolfsburg

  18-10-2018 11:46
  For the first time in two decades, Volkswagen's Wolfsburg plant is producing a model of another VW Group brand: the SEAT Tarraco. The Spanish brand's SUV is based on the VW Group MQB production platform.
  
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• VW offers diesel scrappage incentives in Germany

  18-10-2018 11:40
  The Volkswagen brand in Germany has launched a diesel scrappage scheme applicable to Euro 1- to Euro 5-compliant diesel vehicles. The move came in the same week German regulators fined VW Group premium brand Audi EUR800m for falsifying diesel vehicle emissions tests, prompting Porsche to revise down its full year profit forecast by almost EUR1bn.
  
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• Tesla buys land for Shanghai factory

  18-10-2018 11:30
  Tesla has moved a step closer to manufacturing cars in China after agreeing to purchase a plot of land in the Shanghai area, according to local sources.
  
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• Ford and Mahindra sign agreements on powertrain and connected cars

  18-10-2018 10:18
  The Mahindra Group and Ford have signed two new agreements that build on their strategic alliance in India.
  
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• Volvo adds snow tires to Canada subscription service

  18-10-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo says some of its dealers were cool to the idea of a subscription service, but Volvo Car Canada Managing director Alex Lvovich believes that the network is now on board.
  
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• Studies link higher crash rates with states that legalized marijuana

  18-10-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute said crashes in states with legalized recreational marijuana have increased up to 6 percent.
  
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• Porsche to price electric Taycan between Cayenne, Panamera

  18-10-2018 07:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porsche will position the Taycan below the brand's Panamera sedan when the electric four-door sports car reaches markets next year, with a likely starting price above 80,000 euros (about $92,500).
  
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• What is the 'Dutch Reach'?

  18-10-2018 01:00
  
  Highway Code update tells drivers to open car door from inside with left hand, forcing them to look behind for approaching cyclists
  
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