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• 2020 Ram Heavy Duty spy shots show updated lighting and new grille

  31-10-2018 22:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,RAM,TruckInfluence from the Ram 1500 is obvious.Continue reading 2020 Ram Heavy Duty spy shots show updated lighting and new grille 2020 Ram Heavy Duty spy shots show updated lighting and new grille originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM to end outgoing Silverado, Sierra production in 2019

  31-10-2018 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM CFO Dhivya Suryadevara on Wednesday said the company will begin winding down production of the outgoing K2 crew cab models early next year.
  
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• Jeep Scrambler truck to debut at L.A. Auto Show next month

  31-10-2018 21:10
  
  Filed under:2017 LA Auto Show,Jeep,Truck,Off-RoadThis, along with plenty of other manufacturers tease reveals for L.A.Continue reading Jeep Scrambler truck to debut at L.A. Auto Show next month Jeep Scrambler truck to debut at L.A. Auto Show next month originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aptiv's Q3 net drops despite increase in sales as production falls in key markets

  31-10-2018 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The global automotive technology supplier reported its sales grew 11 percent to $3.5 billion in the third quarter, despite lower production volumes in some of its biggest markets, especially China and Europe.
  
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• 2019 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Drivers' Notes Review | Not your granddad's Coupe de Ville

  31-10-2018 20:40
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Quick Spins,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceCadillac's sport coupe is a real shining star.Continue reading 2019 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Drivers' Notes Review | Not your granddad's Coupe de Ville 2019 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Drivers' Notes Review | Not your granddad's Coupe de Ville originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai, Kia to develop new solar charging tech

  31-10-2018 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai and Kia are planning to launch a solar charging technology for some Hyundai vehicles to meet global emission regulation targets.
  
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• VW Golf R gets the touring car treatment by APR for SEMA

  31-10-2018 20:05
  
  Filed under:SEMA Show,Volkswagen,Hatchback,Performance,SpecialtyWith 536 horsepower, this widebody Golf R is ready for the track.Continue reading VW Golf R gets the touring car treatment by APR for SEMA VW Golf R gets the touring car treatment by APR for SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Lexus LX Inspiration Series is relatively uninspiring

  31-10-2018 19:37
  
  Filed under:Lexus,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadYou do get a white leather interior though.Continue reading 2019 Lexus LX Inspiration Series is relatively uninspiring 2019 Lexus LX Inspiration Series is relatively uninspiring originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How to buy a used car | Autoblog explains

  31-10-2018 18:20
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Used Car Buying,Original VideoIt might not be as simple as it seems.Continue reading How to buy a used car | Autoblog explains How to buy a used car | Autoblog explains originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda unveils Rugged Open Air Vehicle concept at SEMA

  31-10-2018 17:58
  
  Adam Smith2018-10-31 17:00
  Honda raids the parts bin to build a one-off open-air pickup concept, the ROAVHonda has unveiled the Rugged Open Air Vehicle at this year’s Las Vegas SEMA Show. Using parts from various existing models, the ROAV concept is based on the North American-market Honda Ridgeline pickup truck.
  Described by Honda as “the ultimate open-air off-road adventure vehicle”, the pickup has been stripped of its bodywork in favour of an off-road buggy look inspired by
  
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• Hyundai, Kia to put solar panels on vehicle roofs

  31-10-2018 17:37
  
  Filed under:Green,Hyundai,Kia,Technology,Electric,HybridSolar systems would supplement ICE, hybrids and full electric vehiclesContinue reading Hyundai, Kia to put solar panels on vehicle roofs Hyundai, Kia to put solar panels on vehicle roofs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover plans major cost cutting following £90 million loss

  31-10-2018 16:52
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-10-31 16:05
  Savings of £2.5 billion will be made at Jaguar Land Rover over the next 18 months, but no job losses have been announced Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s largest carmaker, is to make savings of £2.5 billion over the next 18 months following another dip in profits and sales. The company recorded a pre-tax loss of £90 million during the third quarter of 2018. 
  During July to September of this year JLR sold 129,887 vehicles worldwide, a decline
  
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• GM offering buyouts to 18,000 salaried employees

  31-10-2018 16:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors said the plan is a "proactive" measure to address future headwinds that the company expects as it invests in autonomous and electrified vehicles and as auto sales in North America and China #8212; its largest markets #8212; slow.
  
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• Toyota must pay family $208M for Lexus crash after Texas judge lowers award

  31-10-2018 16:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Dallas County judge reduced the amount awarded to a family to $208 million after finding that manufacturer defects in the family's Lexus ES 300 caused two children to sustain serious and permanent injuries during a rear-end collision in September...
  
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• Hyundai-Kia names former Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley designer as design chief

  31-10-2018 16:35
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Hyundai,KiaDonckerwolke is famous for designing the Lamborghini Murciélago and others.Continue reading Hyundai-Kia names former Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley designer as design chief Hyundai-Kia names former Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley designer as design chief originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW M3 and M4 recalled, in need of new driveshafts

  31-10-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Recalls,BMW,Coupe,Sedan,Luxury,Performance2016-2017 model year M cars could experience "loss of propulsion."Continue reading BMW M3 and M4 recalled, in need of new driveshafts BMW M3 and M4 recalled, in need of new driveshafts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This 1969 Mustang Boss 429 continuation car makes 815 hp

  31-10-2018 16:05
  
  Filed under:SEMA Show,Ford,Automotive History,Coupe,Classics,Performance,RacingThe first of Classic Recreations' line of classic muscle-era Mustangs.Continue reading This 1969 Mustang Boss 429 continuation car makes 815 hp This 1969 Mustang Boss 429 continuation car makes 815 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• First public EV charging lamp posts installed in London

  31-10-2018 15:37
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2018-10-31 14:40
  Southwark Council is installing 50 char.gy points in lamp posts around Bankside and DulwichSouthwark has become the first London borough to equip lamp posts with public EV (electric vehicle) charging points.
  • Electric car charging in the UK
  Lamp post charge point supplier char.gy is supplying 50 of the points that the local authority will install across two areas of the borough – Bankside and Dulwich. 
  The first point has already opened
  
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• GM swings to Q3 profit

  31-10-2018 15:28
  General Motors has released Q3 earnings figures that beat analyst estimates as it benefited from higher transaction prices and favourable product mix in North America.
  
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• The best Amazon deals for car owners - 10/31/18

  31-10-2018 15:17
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThese Halloween deals are scary good.Continue reading The best Amazon deals for car owners - 10/31/18 The best Amazon deals for car owners - 10/31/18 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Quick Spin Review | It's my Halloween costume

  31-10-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,Quick Spins,Coupe,Performance'Bullitt' or Steve McQueen fandom isn't necessary. This Mustang is perfection.Continue reading 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Quick Spin Review | It's my Halloween costume 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Quick Spin Review | It's my Halloween costume originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Hot-forming' boosts Ford Focus body strength

  31-10-2018 14:35
  Ford says a fully automated process using furnaces, robots and lasers to craft car parts with boron steel is strengthening the new Ford Focus, helping it earn a maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover to undergo 'Project Charge' turnaround plan; Tata Motors reports Q2 loss

  31-10-2018 14:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jaguar Land Rover #8212; hit hard by trade tensions between China and the U.S.
  
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• GM profit races past expectation as it expects to finish the year strong

  31-10-2018 14:08
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,GM,TruckTwo words: pickup trucks.Continue reading GM profit races past expectation as it expects to finish the year strong GM profit races past expectation as it expects to finish the year strong originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 09:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 production push puts a dent in Panasonic profit

  31-10-2018 13:50
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Tesla,ElectricTesla showed a profit, but battery partner's costs were driven way up.Continue reading Tesla Model 3 production push puts a dent in Panasonic profit Tesla Model 3 production push puts a dent in Panasonic profit originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 08:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai and Kia to apply solar charging tech to new cars

  31-10-2018 13:49
  
  Alex Ingram2018-10-31 15:10
  The use of solar panels will improve efficiency on Kia and Hyundai's combustion, hybrid and EV ranges from 2020Hyundai and Kia are set to introduce solar charging to many of its new cars. The technology, which will first feature as early as 2020, will be applied to electric, hybrid and combustion-engined vehicles to improve efficiency.
  The solar panels will be applied to the roofs of a variety of new models, supplementing the existing power sources. The new tech will
  
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• GM posts $2.5 billion 3Q profit on strong results in key markets

  31-10-2018 13:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Stronger-than-expected results in China and North America propelled General Motors to a 25 percent increase in pretax profit in the third quarter and net income of $2.5 billion.
  
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• Most reliable family cars 2018

  31-10-2018 13:11
  
  Pete Baiden2018-10-31 13:20
  Looking for a reliable family car? We reveal the top 10 using data from our 2018 Driver Power surveyIf you’ve got a family, chances are you will be looking for something that’s reliable when choosing your next car. To help you find the right one, we’ve rounded up the most reliable family cars you can buy using data from our 2018 Driver Power survey.
  No car is guaranteed to be reliable. However, knowing how other people have faired during ownership, a
  
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• Ford, Baidu to start self-driving road tests in China

  31-10-2018 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford and Baidu launched a two-year project to test self-driving vehicles on Chinese roads, amid a global race by carmakers and technology companies to develop autonomous vehicles and the software that runs them.
  
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• New BMW iX3 2021 facelift brings fresh styling and M Sport trim

  31-10-2018 12:45
  Despite only being on sale for a year, the pure-electric iX3 has been revised by BMW to keep its design consistent with its petrol-powered X3 sibling
  
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• New all-electric BMW iX3 SUV: official video leaked

  31-10-2018 12:45
  
  The upcoming, all-electric BMW iX3 has been leaked ahead of its official launch date. The German brand’s planned launch video has wormed its way into the public domain, giving us our first undisguised look at the SUV’s styling.
  The BMW iX3 will enter full production in late summer, at the company’s dedicated facility in Shenyang, China. BMW expects to have the all-electric SUV on sale in 2020, with first customer deliveries expected to arrive towards the end of the year.
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• New 2021 BMW iX3 SUV plugs in with 285 miles of electric power

  31-10-2018 12:45
  
  BMW has revealed the production ready version of its first all-electric SUV: the iX3. It goes on sale in the UK next summer as a rival for the Audi e-tron, Mercedes EQC and the Tesla Model X. 
  As the name suggests the iX3 is an all-electric variant of the popular X3 SUV. While electric versions of pre-existing cars are nothing new, for BMW the iX3 represents an important step. It’s not just the company’s first electric SUV, but also the first BMW to be available with either pure
  
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• New 2021 BMW iX3 electric car on sale in the UK from £61,900

  31-10-2018 12:45
  
  The all-electric BMW iX3 is available to order in the UK. Prices start from £61,900 for the entry-level Premier Edition, and climb to £64,900 for the flagship Premier Edition Pro model. As such, the EV isn’t eligible for the Government’s £3,000 plug-in vehicle grant.
  First deliveries for the new BMW iX3 are expected to arrive during summer next year – and, when it reaches the UK, it’ll wade into an expanding marketplace of premium pure-electric crossover
  
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• New 2020 BMW iX3 spied again as leaked images circulate

  31-10-2018 12:45
  
  Images of the all-electric BMW iX3 SUV have surfaced online, coinciding with a test mule being spotted on the road in Munich, Germany. When it goes on sale, the iX3 will face tough competition from models like the Jaguar I-Pace, Audi e-tron and Mercedes EQC to contend with.
  A pair of leaked photos – posted on Instagram – appear to show the front and rear of a production-ready iX3. The images give us our first full look at the exterior styling; as expected the car retains BMW’s
  
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• New 2020 BMW iX3 pictured in production form

  31-10-2018 12:45
  
  Electric BMW iX3 SUV set to arrive in 2020, and is likely to be the first in a big line-up of all-electric BMW SUVs
  
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• Facelifted BMW iX3 SUV spotted ahead of 2022 launch

  31-10-2018 12:45
  Despite the car being on sale for less than a year, BMW is already planning a facelift for the electric iX3 SUV. It’ll coincide with the company’s update for the combustion-engined X3, which is expected to receive its mid-cycle refresh later this year.
  While the move may seem a little counter-intuitive given the relative freshness of the current iX3, BMW says it sees the X3 range as a “family” which should be revised in its entirety, regardless of each model’s indiv
  
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• All-electric 2020 BMW iX3 SUV teased again with 270-mile plus range

  31-10-2018 12:45
  
  BMW has confirmed the upcoming, all-electric iX3 SUV will have an estimated range of around 273 miles on a single charge according to WLTP standards, and has issued images of its upcoming electric SUV rolling off the production line.  
  That new figure would place it ahead of rivals like the Mercedes EQC and Audi e-tron for outright range, both of which have a maximum of roughly 250 miles on a full battery. 
  The BMW iX3 will enter full production in late summer, at the company&rsqu
  
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• Time running out for autonomous car bill sought by automakers

  31-10-2018 12:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  A push on Capitol Hill to speed development of self-driving vehicles may not cross the finish line in time for this Congress #8212; casting doubt on the future of unusually bipartisan legislation in Washington.
  
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• Pioneer 3D-Lidar sensor supports R-Car SoCs

  31-10-2018 12:39
  Pioneer says its 3D-Lidar sensor supports R-Car, SoCs (system-on-chips) for car information systems, developed by Renesas Electronics.
  
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• Nissan St Petersburg plant launches new X-Trail production

  31-10-2018 12:35
  Nissan has started production of the new X-Trail crossover SUV at its St Petersburg plant in Russia.
  
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• Hyundai Motor to introduce solar charging technology on vehicles

  31-10-2018 12:31
  Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors have announced plans to introduce solar charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. Electricity-generating solar panels will be incorporated into the roof or the hood of vehicles, and will support internal combustion, hybrid and battery electric vehicles with additional electrical power, increasing fuel efficiency and range.
  
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• Denso building new automated driving development centre in Tokyo

  31-10-2018 12:31
  Denso Corporation (Denso) has announced it will establish a new facility at Haneda Airport in Tokyo to develop and test automated driving technologies.
  
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• Waymo gets California OK to test self-driving cars with no backup driver

  31-10-2018 12:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,AutonomousIt's an expansion of driverless tests company has been doing in Arizona.Continue reading Waymo gets California OK to test self-driving cars with no backup driver Waymo gets California OK to test self-driving cars with no backup driver originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler mobility services numbers 24m customers worldwide

  31-10-2018 12:27
  Daimler Financial Services says its mobility services division now has around 26 customers, a 64% rise in the numbers of users of Car2go, Moovel and the ride hailing group including Mytaxi, Beat, Clever Taxi and Chauffeur Prive.
  
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• BMW Dingolfing to build batteries for electric Mini

  31-10-2018 12:25
  BMW's Dingolfing plant is gearing up for higher future demand for electric drive trains by investing in extensive remodelling and expansion measures.
  
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• Car insurance firms face Financial Conduct Authority probe

  31-10-2018 12:20
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2018-10-31 11:20
  FCA launches investigation into insurers’ conduct to prevent “hidden discrimination” against “vulnerable” consumersThe car insurance industry is to be investigated by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) in connection with its conduct over “hidden discrimination” in insurance pricing practices that harms “vulnerable” consumers.
  A discussion paper published by the FCA expresses concerns over firms charging
  
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• VW may share EV platform with Ford

  31-10-2018 12:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen could be open to sharing its new electric vehicle platform with Ford as the automaker seeks to establish partnerships to share development costs.
  
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• Volkswagen, Mobileye and Champion Motors to invest in Israel e-SAVs

  31-10-2018 11:50
  Volkswagen Group, Mobileye and Champion Motors have announced plans to commercialise Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) with self-driving electric vehicles in Israel.
  
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• Ford and Baidu announce joint autonomous vehicle testing

  31-10-2018 11:26
  Ford and Baidu have completed test vehicle modification and will embark on a two-year project to jointly test the SAE Level 4-capable autonomous vehicles in Beijing.
  
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• Denso H1 operating profit down 26% to US$1.3bn

  31-10-2018 11:22
  Denso has recorded half-year operating profit down 25.5% to US$1.3bn,  although revenue rose 11.8% to US$13.9bn.
  
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