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• 2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible debuts: 523-hp M850i xDrive starts at $122,395

  01-11-2018 23:01
  
  Filed under:BMW,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceThat's $9,500 more than the coupe.Continue reading 2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible debuts: 523-hp M850i xDrive starts at $122,395 2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible debuts: 523-hp M850i xDrive starts at $122,395 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rising interest rates pinch U.S. auto sales, consumer confidence

  01-11-2018 22:40
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Earnings/Financials'Little bit of pressure there'Continue reading Rising interest rates pinch U.S. auto sales, consumer confidence Rising interest rates pinch U.S. auto sales, consumer confidence originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 17:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford says Bosch produced part involved in Focus recall

  01-11-2018 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford has filed a new safety recall report with NHTSA, correcting the supplier information for a defective canister purge valve that resulted in a recall of nearly 1.3 million Ford Focus vehicles in the U.S.
  
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• GM halts facility upgrades as Barra makes case for costs cuts

  01-11-2018 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors is postponing renovations to its famed design studios and halting a project to transform its global propulsion headquarters in an effort to reduce costs.
  
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• Hyundai-Kia group combines for slim gain as Genesis bleeding continues

  01-11-2018 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Small cars, hybrids and crossovers lifted South Korea's Hyundai-Kia group to a narrow 0.7 percent U.S. sales increase in October. Genesis was no help.
  
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• U.S. OCTOBER 2018 SUBARU AUTO SALES: Ascent, redesigned Forester extend streak

  01-11-2018 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru of America's venerable Outback crossover wagon had its weakest month of the year but the automaker was still able to eke out a sales gain in October.
  
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• 2019 Honda Civic hatchback and Type R get new infotainment and colors

  01-11-2018 21:15
  
  Filed under:Honda,Car Buying,Hatchback,PerformanceThe price gets bumped a bit for the new year, too.Continue reading 2019 Honda Civic hatchback and Type R get new infotainment and colors 2019 Honda Civic hatchback and Type R get new infotainment and colors originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. OCTOBER 2018 NISSAN AUTO SALES: Sales slide 11% despite Infiniti brand gains

  01-11-2018 20:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan Division's U.S. sales fall 13% in October on sharp decline in car sales
  
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• 2019 Toyota Camry, Avalon getting TRD models

  01-11-2018 19:40
  
  Filed under:2018 LA Auto Show,Toyota,Sedan,PerformanceThey'll make their debut at the L.A. Auto Show.Continue reading 2019 Toyota Camry, Avalon getting TRD models 2019 Toyota Camry, Avalon getting TRD models originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. OCTOBER 2018 TOYOTA AUTO SALES: Trucks continue to boost Toyota

  01-11-2018 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  It was a record October for Toyota division light-truck sales.
  
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• U.S. OCTOBER 2018 FORD AUTO SALES: Sales fall as car and truck losses offset SUV gains

  01-11-2018 19:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford's U.S. light-vehicle sales fell 3.9 percent in October as a continued drop in car demand outweighed gains for crossovers and SUVs.
  
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• Peugeot Partner van review

  01-11-2018 19:15
  
  Our Rating 
  4.5For Comfortable for a vanLots of useful touchesBig payload weightsPower:: 75PS-130PSLoad volume:: 3.3m3-4.4m3Payload capacity:: 658-1,020kgAgainst Some safety kit optionalSlow base dieselDivisive dash layoutImage 1 of 20
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  Car tech and plenty of versatility put the Peugeot Partner at the front of the small van packThe Peugeot Partner, along with its Citroen Berlingo Van sister model, rules the sales charts for the small van sector. And this latest v
  
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• Why FCA is dialing back on transmission production

  01-11-2018 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Amid softening in U.S. vehicle sales, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it will extend production shutdowns at two Indiana transmission plants.
  
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• U.S. OCTOBER 2018 CANADA AUTO SALES: Volume slumps 3.9% as interest rates continue to rise

  01-11-2018 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  New-vehicle sales fell for the seventh consecutive month in Canada in October, a trend the Global Automakers of Canada called 'disconcerting.' The organization says rising interest rates are partially to blame.
  
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• Toyota chooses Detroit to debut its all new 2020 Supra sports car

  01-11-2018 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  While many European automakers have bailed out of the Detroit auto show, there will be at least one major global debut from a foreign automaker.
  
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• Aston Martin DBS 59 special edition celebrates famous Le Mans win

  01-11-2018 18:33
  
  Alex Ingram2018-11-01 18:55
  Special edition of Aston's 211mph DBS Superleggera celebrates the DBR1's 1959 Le Mans victory, and just 24 will be builtAston Martin has revealed the DBS 59: a special edition version of the DBS Superleggera limited to just 24 units.
  Both the number produced and the number in the name are appropriate: the DBS 59 will be produced to commemorate the brand’s 1-2 finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959.
  The DBS 59 features a range of styling tweaks which pay homag
  
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• Woman survives six days in Arizona desert after crash

  01-11-2018 17:55
  
  Filed under:Weird Car NewsShe was rescued by a rancher and highway workers who were chasing a cow.Continue reading Woman survives six days in Arizona desert after crash Woman survives six days in Arizona desert after crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why this Chinese robotics supplier is expanding in Michigan

  01-11-2018 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chinese welding system supplier HTI Cybernetics is investing $20.6 million to expand its suburban Detroit headquarters at a site under development.
  
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• U.S. OCTOBER 2018 HONDA AUTO SALES: Honda sales drop 4.1% in October on weak car sales

  01-11-2018 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  American Honda saw strong U.S. sales in October from its Acura brand, but a 15 percent drop in overall car sales pulled sales down for the company by 4.1 percent.
  
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• Used Land Rover Discovery Sport review

  01-11-2018 17:10
  
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  Image 1 of 14 1 Nov, 2018 4:15pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Land Rover Discovery Sport covering the Discovery Sport Mk1 (2014-date)When Land Rover launched the original Freelander in 1997 it was a big step for the legendary 4x4 maker.
  Created to take on the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, the Freelander was a huge success, and the brand followed it up in 2007 with the equally successful Freelander 2. So when that car was replaced by the Discovery Sport in 2014
  
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• U.S. OCTOBER 2018 FCA AUTO SALES: FCA sales climb 16% in October, on strong Ram, Jeep and boosted fleet sales

  01-11-2018 17:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jeep's U.S. sales rose for the 10th consecutive month, and the Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Alfa Romeo brands all posted double-digit increases.
  
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• 2019 Hyundai Veloster N Review | Testing Hyundai's hottest hatch in America

  01-11-2018 16:25
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,New Car Reviews,Hatchback,PerformanceThis 'corner rascal' is serious about satisfying the driver.Continue reading 2019 Hyundai Veloster N Review | Testing Hyundai's hottest hatch in America 2019 Hyundai Veloster N Review | Testing Hyundai's hottest hatch in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda posts record half-year global sales  

  01-11-2018 16:04
  Mazda says it has beat the previous year's record for global vehicle sales in the first half of fiscal 2018-19, selling a total of 796,000 units globally, 1.7% ahead of the same period last year (which set a record). However, floods in Japan and lost production have hit the full-year outlook.
  
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• Plug-in BMWs, long-term updates and the best of SEMA 2018 | Autoblog Podcast #560

  01-11-2018 16:03
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,BMW,Chrysler,Dodge,HondaAs always, we spend your money.Continue reading Plug-in BMWs, long-term updates and the best of SEMA 2018 | Autoblog Podcast #560 Plug-in BMWs, long-term updates and the best of SEMA 2018 | Autoblog Podcast #560 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ken Block building a new Escort Cosworth rally car to race across the world

  01-11-2018 15:45
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Motorsports,Ford,Hatchback,Off-Road,PerformanceHis original Escort RS Cosworth burned up after a crash.Continue reading Ken Block building a new Escort Cosworth rally car to race across the world Ken Block building a new Escort Cosworth rally car to race across the world originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 SEMA Show Mega Photo Gallery | Customized to the max

  01-11-2018 15:44
  
  Filed under:SEMA Show,PerformanceThe Sin City aftermarket exhibition, in picturesContinue reading 2018 SEMA Show Mega Photo Gallery | Customized to the max 2018 SEMA Show Mega Photo Gallery | Customized to the max originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford expands paid time off for new mothers, fathers

  01-11-2018 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Effective Thursday, the automaker will allow new fathers eight weeks of paid time off, up from two weeks. It will allow new mothers between 14-16 weeks of paid time off, up from 8-10 weeks.
  
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• U.S. OCTOBER 2018 AUTO SALES: Jeep, Ram propel FCA US

  01-11-2018 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. sales at FCA US rose 16 percent in October behind another big month at the Jeep and Ram brands, and strong fleet shipments. Ford volume dropped 3.9 percent.
  
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• Volvo Cars and Baidu team up on e-SAVs

  01-11-2018 14:49
  Geely-owned Volvo Cars is the latest OEM to announce an agreement with Baidu to jointly develop shared autonomous vehicles. Volvo says it will work with Baidu on electric and fully autonomous drive-compatible cars with the aim of mass producing them for the Chinese market.
  
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• Volvo Cars teams with Baidu for Level 4 self-driving robotaxis in China

  01-11-2018 14:38
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Volvo,AutonomousIt turns to China as its supplier deal with Uber faltersContinue reading Volvo Cars teams with Baidu for Level 4 self-driving robotaxis in China Volvo Cars teams with Baidu for Level 4 self-driving robotaxis in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla auto-park 'Summon' upgrade ready in six weeks, Elon Musk says

  01-11-2018 14:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Tesla,Sedan,SUV,ElectricIt'll operate like an RC car or follow you around like a dog, he claims.Continue reading Tesla auto-park 'Summon' upgrade ready in six weeks, Elon Musk says Tesla auto-park 'Summon' upgrade ready in six weeks, Elon Musk says originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible: specs, pics and prices

  01-11-2018 14:05
  
  Alex Ingram2018-11-02 09:25
  The new BMW 8 Series Convertible has arrived with a fabric roof, and joins the Coupe in the brand’s flagship rangeThe all-new BMW 8 Series Convertible has been officially uncovered - and Auto Express was granted a studio sneak peak of the new model three weeks before its reveal. The new model is due to go on sale in April 2019.
  Of course, it’s the new roof which is the main focus of interest. Losing the Coupe’s fixed top has made the 8 Series no less
  
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• New Volkswagen California 30 Years special edition arrives

  01-11-2018 13:49
  
  Alex Ingram2018-11-01 13:30
  New Volkswagen California 30 Years model gets extra kit and is limited to just 30 units in the UKThis is the Volkswagen California 30 Years: a special edition model marking the anniversary of the California name on the brand’s camper vans.
  The 30 Years will be the most exclusive limited run California yet - just 999 will be produced worldwide and just 30 will officially come to the UK.
  • Road to nowhere: VW California hits the USA
  Based on the top-spec Cali
  
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• Skoda YTD sales up to new record

  01-11-2018 13:47
  From January through to the end of September, Skoda increased its worldwide deliveries to customers by 7.8% year-on-year to a new record of 939,100 vehicles.
  
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• Why flexible auto manufacturing is more important than ever

  01-11-2018 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Designing assembly lines to build more than one type of vehicle dates back decades. But the ability to shift production from one type of vehicle to another is now proving vital for automakers.
  
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• Tesla auto park upgrade to be ready in six weeks, Musk tweets

  01-11-2018 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  An upgrade to Tesla's auto-parking feature will be ready within six weeks, CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday.
  
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• Ricardo joins Volvo Cars' EV battery cell test programme

  01-11-2018 13:45
  Ricardo says it will assist Volvo Cars with the provision of a large-scale test programme to assess the life cycle characteristics of a range of new lithium-ion cells to determine their suitability for various future production electrified vehicle applications.
  
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• Linamar becomes manufacturing partner for ProteanDrive

  01-11-2018 13:39
  Protean Electric, the automotive technology company and specialist of in-wheel electric drive systems, and Linamar Corporation, the diversified global manufacturing company, are have announced that Linamar has become the manufacturing partner for ProteanDrive in key growth segments globally.
  
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• Hyundai-Kia makes leadership changes

  01-11-2018 13:35
  Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have announced key leadership appointments to drive global product strategy, design and R&D innovation as well as sales in the Russia and CIS region, effective 1 November 2018.
  
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• Hyundai Motor global sales up 0.9% in October 2018

  01-11-2018 13:34
  Hyundai Motor Company announced its global sales results for October 2018, recording a total of 408,160 units sold, up 0.9% from a year earlier.
  
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• Future JLR vehicles to detect motion sickness

  01-11-2018 13:30
  Future Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be able to tell if you're feeling unwell and adjust settings to combat motion sickness, the company says.
  
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• EDF and Nuvve to install UK electric chargers

  01-11-2018 13:30
  EDF Energy is to partner with green technology company, Nuvve, to install up to 1,500 Vehicle to Grid (V2G) chargers in the UK.
  
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• Denso acquires Ease Simulation

  01-11-2018 13:29
  Denso has acquired Ease Simulation, a company specialising in automotive diagnostics technology.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover undergoes $3.2 billion turnaround plan as sales slump

  01-11-2018 13:20
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Jaguar,Land Rover,Tata,Sedan,SUV,Electric,Hybrid,LuxurySales are off 13 percent; EVs, hybrids across lineup promised by 2020Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover undergoes $3.2 billion turnaround plan as sales slump Jaguar Land Rover undergoes $3.2 billion turnaround plan as sales slump originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used car sales rise despite this big hole

  01-11-2018 13:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  America's used car business is facing a mid-life crisis: dealers are selling tons of late-model cars and a lot of dinosaurs, but sales of autos in their middle years are declining.
  
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• Citroen Berlingo Van review - pictures

  01-11-2018 12:30
  Pictures of the Citroen Berlingo and electric Citroen e-Berlingo on test in the UK
  
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• Lexus CT 200h refreshed with revised trim range

  01-11-2018 12:28
  
  Alex Ingram2018-11-01 11:50
  The Lexus CT 200h hybrid hatch range has been simplified with new trim levels, with prices starting from £25,150The Lexus CT 200h has been refreshed with a revised trim level range. It follows the system recently applied to other models in the Lexus range, and reduces the number of models offered from four to three.
  The old SE, Luxury, F Sport, and Premier models have been replaced by trim levels called CT, CT F Sport and CT Takumi. The standard CT is equipped w
  
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• Tesla investors call for major board overhaul, want Elon Musk held accountable

  01-11-2018 12:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  A group of Tesla investors wants the electric-car maker's board to grow up. The group called on Tesla's board to boost oversight and hold CEO Elon Musk more accountable.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover swings to quarterly loss

  01-11-2018 12:18
  Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has posted a set of quarterly financial results described as 'disappointing'. They included revenues down 11% year-on-year (at GBP5.6bn) in the second quarter of the fiscal year and a loss before tax of GBP90m (versus GBP382m profit before tax in FYQ2 last year).
  
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• UMW scraps plans to take over Perodua

  01-11-2018 11:50
  Malaysia's diversified conglomerate UMW Holdings Bhd has scrapped plans to acquire a controlling stake in the country's second national carmaker Perodua, according to local reports.
  
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