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• Barn find 1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350H is one sweet discovery

  07-11-2018 23:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Classics,PerformanceThe Hertz rental was found in disrepair, but still intact.Continue reading Barn find 1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350H is one sweet discovery Barn find 1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350H is one sweet discovery originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Two former FCA executives, one ex-UAW official sentenced in scandal

  07-11-2018 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles executives and a former UAW official were sentenced Wednesday to federal prison for their involvement in the $4.5 million UAW-Chrysler training center scandal.
  
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• E.U. executive conditionally approves Daimler, BMW car-sharing deal

  07-11-2018 21:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,BMW,Mercedes-Benz,smartThey'll each hold 50% of the joint venture.Continue reading E.U. executive conditionally approves Daimler, BMW car-sharing deal E.U. executive conditionally approves Daimler, BMW car-sharing deal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Faraday Future employees start GoFundMe after layoffs

  07-11-2018 21:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,CES,Misc. Automakers,Green Driving,Technology,Crossover,Autonomous,Electric,LuxuryThe company's co-founder recently resigned, too.Continue reading Faraday Future employees start GoFundMe after layoffs Faraday Future employees start GoFundMe after layoffs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Husqvarna's first electric motorcycle is a knobby little minibike

  07-11-2018 20:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Auto Shows,Misc. Automakers,Motorcycle,Electric,Off-RoadWith a cute 6.7-horsepower motor.Continue reading Husqvarna's first electric motorcycle is a knobby little minibike Husqvarna's first electric motorcycle is a knobby little minibike originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 14:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Ranger Storm Concept revealed in Brazil looking like a budget Ranger Raptor

  07-11-2018 20:25
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,Ford,Truck,Off-RoadRugged looks with less rugged underpinnings for this Ranger concept.Continue reading Ford Ranger Storm Concept revealed in Brazil looking like a budget Ranger Raptor Ford Ranger Storm Concept revealed in Brazil looking like a budget Ranger Raptor originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 14:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• How Hyundai Motor, once a rising star, lost its shine

  07-11-2018 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai ran into problems in China and the U.S. for similar reasons: It missed shifts in consumer tastes, especially the surge in demand for SUVs, and it sought higher prices than it could command.
  
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• Nissan shows Frontier-based Sentinel concept truck in Brazil

  07-11-2018 19:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Auto Shows,Nissan,Concept Cars,Off-Road,Police/EmergencyThe Frontier Sentinel has Leaf batteries and a landing pad for drones.Continue reading Nissan shows Frontier-based Sentinel concept truck in Brazil Nissan shows Frontier-based Sentinel concept truck in Brazil originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW faces tough decision on crossover production

  07-11-2018 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW is considering building more crossovers in China as tariffs between the United States and China are expected to dent the German automaker's 2018 earnings by 300 million euros ($344 million).
  
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• Common mistakes to avoid when financing a car

  07-11-2018 19:33
  
  Filed under:Videos,Car Buying,Original VideoKnow what to watch out for when financing a car.Continue reading Common mistakes to avoid when financing a car Common mistakes to avoid when financing a car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Delphi sees more headwinds in 2019

  07-11-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Delphi Technologies reported sharply lower net income for the third quarter, largely due to factors that hit other supplier results, especially an unexpected decline in sales in China.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover backs Arc startup that sells $100,000 electric motorcycles

  07-11-2018 19:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Auto Shows,Jaguar,Land Rover,Technology,Motorcycle,ElectricArc claims first electric bike with integrated Human Machine Interface.Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover backs Arc startup that sells $100,000 electric motorcycles Jaguar Land Rover backs Arc startup that sells $100,000 electric motorcycles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Acura NSX Track Test Review | Exotic tech, exhilarating performance

  07-11-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Acura,New Car Reviews,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsSubtle honing of dynamics and cosmetics really adds up.Continue reading 2019 Acura NSX Track Test Review | Exotic tech, exhilarating performance 2019 Acura NSX Track Test Review | Exotic tech, exhilarating performance originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What is China's Tencent doing with autonomous vehicles in California?

  07-11-2018 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chinese technology company Tencent is recruiting self-driving car engineers in Palo Alto, Calif., joining a crowded field of corporations vying for talent in the heart of Silicon Valley.
  
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• Large vans drive UK LCV market

  07-11-2018 17:35
  Demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) increased in October, according to data compiled by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• 2018 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance Drivers' Notes Review | Silent running

  07-11-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Quick Spins,Sedan,Hybrid,Luxury7 Series plug-in hybrid is a good sign of things to come.Continue reading 2018 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance Drivers' Notes Review | Silent running 2018 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance Drivers' Notes Review | Silent running originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo's and Lotus' owners just bought a Utah racetrack

  07-11-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingExpansive Utah Motorsports Campus covers 511 acres.Continue reading Volvo's and Lotus' owners just bought a Utah racetrack Volvo's and Lotus' owners just bought a Utah racetrack originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford wheels out 2019 Mustang Australia Supercars racer

  07-11-2018 16:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceCheck out that massive wing.Continue reading Ford wheels out 2019 Mustang Australia Supercars racer Ford wheels out 2019 Mustang Australia Supercars racer originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai puts $250 million in Grab in a bet on EV mobility era

  07-11-2018 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai agreed to invest an additional $250 million into Grab Holdings and sell a fleet of electric vehicles to the Singapore-based ride-hailing company as the automaker expands in mobility services.
  
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• Chrysler Capital originations rise amid buyout talks

  07-11-2018 16:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Loan and lease originations at Santander Consumer USA's Chrysler Capital unit climbed in the third quarter as talks continue with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles about the automaker's plan to form its own finance arm.
  
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• Canada offloading hundreds of nearly new cars it bought for G7 Summit

  07-11-2018 16:25
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Chrysler,Dodge,Car Buying,Sedan,SUVEx-motorcade cars offered with minimal mileage, cheap opening bids.Continue reading Canada offloading hundreds of nearly new cars it bought for G7 Summit Canada offloading hundreds of nearly new cars it bought for G7 Summit originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy Silverado ZH2 concept is a gnarly military fuel-cell truck

  07-11-2018 16:05
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,GM,Truck,Concept Cars,Electric,Hydrogen,Military,Off-RoadMore than 400 miles of range, and it can generate water.Continue reading Chevy Silverado ZH2 concept is a gnarly military fuel-cell truck Chevy Silverado ZH2 concept is a gnarly military fuel-cell truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Union "complete shock" after Michelin Dundee closure plan

  07-11-2018 15:57
  UK union, Unite says it was a "complete and utter shock" to hear news this week [6 November) Michelin planned to shutter its Dundee plant in Scotland, insisting the tyre supplier was aware of the labour body's job safeguard plan.
  
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• BMW M2 Competition vs Audi RS 3 Saloon

  07-11-2018 15:46
  
  2018-11-07 15:45
  The heavy-hitting BMW M2 Competition and Audi RS 3 Saloon compact sports cars do battleThe BMW M2 is the smallest full-fat M car on sale, and it’s been given a new lease of life with a host of upgrades for this even more driver-focused M2 Competition version. It addresses some criticism of the standard car and replaces it in the range.
  But have the changes been successful? In order to find out, we’ve brought along the M2’s core rival, the Audi RS 3 Saloon, for
  
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• CDK Global names former Intel chief Brian Krzanich as CEO

  07-11-2018 15:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dealership software giant CDK Global said it hired former Intel boss Brian Krzanich to take over as CEO. Krzanich, 58, replaces Brian MacDonald, CDK's CEO since 2016. The move is effective immediately.
  
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• Australian car importers eye TPP FTA benefits

  07-11-2018 15:18
  Australia's freshly ratified Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement, scheduled to come into force at the end of this year, will benefit multiple automakers in the now import-only market, according to a local media report.
  
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• Rental-car satisfaction at record levels thanks to apps, J.D. Power finds

  07-11-2018 15:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  When it comes to the travel trio of airports, airlines and rental cars, the third member of the trio is the clear consumer favorite these days, according to a customer survey by J.D. Power.
  
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• How midterm elections touched automotive politics

  07-11-2018 14:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tuesday's midterm elections produced a mixed bag for Democrats interested in regulating the auto industry, with one prominent Senate critic losing her race and another behind in a race too close to call.
  
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• VW introduces variable-bed Tarok Concept pickup

  07-11-2018 14:25
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,TruckCompact truck will be produced, but not for the U.S..Continue reading VW introduces variable-bed Tarok Concept pickup VW introduces variable-bed Tarok Concept pickup originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW profit takes a hit from development costs of new models, EVs/AVs

  07-11-2018 14:05
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,BMW,Luxury,PerformanceAnd there are more costs to come with rollout of new 3 SeriesContinue reading BMW profit takes a hit from development costs of new models, EVs/AVs BMW profit takes a hit from development costs of new models, EVs/AVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler YTD sales fractionally ahead of 2017

  07-11-2018 13:59
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz delivered 190,021 vehicles in October, up 3.9% year on year.
  
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• Unsealed complaint: Wells Fargo execs knew auto insurance program was flawed

  07-11-2018 13:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Wells Fargo executives were warned that an auto insurance plan could be overcharging customers four years before the bank scrapped the program, according to a complaint released by a judge.
  
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• Hyundai-Kia to invest another US$250m in Grab

  07-11-2018 13:20
  Hyundai Motor Group and Grab Holdings, which claims to be southeast Asia's leading O2O (online to offline) mobile platform, announced an agreement under which Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation will invest an additional US$250m into Grab and establish a partnership to pilot EV programs in the region.
  
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• Lithium market 'problematic' on project delays, executive says

  07-11-2018 13:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  The lithium industry's struggle to match booming demand for the rechargeable-battery ingredient is 'problematic' and will further tighten the market, according to a top lithium industry executive.
  
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• Mitsubishi joint venture launches Eclipse Cross in China

  07-11-2018 13:03
  GAC Mitsubishi Motors (GMMC) is to start sales of the locally assembled Eclipse Cross in China.
  
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• Japan sales rise in October

  07-11-2018 11:55
  Japan's new vehicle market jumped by 12.5% to 418,992 units in October from strong year earlier sales of 372,469 units, according to registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.
  
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• Schaeffler UK job cuts could number around 585 - source

  07-11-2018 11:41
  Reliable sources close to Schaeffler indicate around 585 British jobs are at risk as the company unveiled plans to close two manufacturing sites in the UK, but insisted Brexit uncertainty was not the main reason for the move.
  
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• Nissan shoots for plant in Ghana

  07-11-2018 11:19
  Nissan says it has committed to working with the government of Ghana to establish an automotive manufacturing industry in the country. The company will also make Ghana its hub for sales and marketing in West Africa.
  
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• Taiwan sales drop 1% in October

  07-11-2018 11:15
  New vehicle sales in Taiwan fell by 1.3% to 35,048 units in October from 35,512 units a year earlier, according to local reports citing registration data compiled by Taiwan's Directorate of Highways.
  
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• South Korean import sales also rebound in October

  07-11-2018 10:28
  Sales of imported passenger vehicles in South Korea jumped by 23.6% to 20,833 units in October from 16,833 units a year earlier, according to data compiled by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA).
  
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• Hands-On Tech - Nissan Qashqai

  07-11-2018 10:06
  Nissan's Qashqai Pilot One Edition is this month's test vehicle in our Hands-On-Tech (HOT ) reporting series. 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. Nissan's attempts to leapfrog competitors to deliver a next-generation package that will future-proof its popularity and perhaps jobs in post-Brexit Britain have mixed result
  
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• ‘Hybrid-only Toyota Corolla shows the market is shifting towards electrification’

  07-11-2018 09:44
  
  John McIlroy2018-11-07 08:45
  Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks more and more people in the UK are now willing to give electrified vehicles a tryIt may be a name from the past as far as UK buyers are concerned, but the reborn Toyota Corolla has every chance of looking bang up to date when it lands in British showrooms next spring.
  The Corolla is Toyota’s best crack at a proper Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf rival for a generation – and not just because the Japanese manufacturer has at
  
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• BMW Q3 profit falls 27% amid U.S.-China trade tensions

  07-11-2018 09:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  BMW reported a 27 percent drop in third-quarter operating profit to $2 billion amid currency headwinds, trade tensions and higher randd expenses.
  
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• 2020 BMW Z4 First Drive Review | More cerebral than visceral

  07-11-2018 00:01
  
  Filed under:BMW,First Drives,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceTo make a more sophisticated Z4, BMW removed some rawness.Continue reading 2020 BMW Z4 First Drive Review | More cerebral than visceral 2020 BMW Z4 First Drive Review | More cerebral than visceral originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Nov 2018 18:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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