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• U.S. car-import probe advances as Trump plans trade team meeting, report says

  12-11-2018 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  The White House is circulating a draft report by the U.S. Commerce Department over whether to impose tariffs on automobile imports to protect national security, Bloomberg reported
  
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• 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid PHEV electric range, according to CARB

  12-11-2018 22:21
  
  Filed under:Green,Subaru,Fuel Efficiency,Crossover,Electric,HybridDocument shows it doesn't suffer much compared to its Toyota cousin.Continue reading 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid PHEV electric range, according to CARB 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid PHEV electric range, according to CARB originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Maven to allow non-GM vehicles on sharing platform

  12-11-2018 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Maven plans to open its peer-to-peer car-sharing program to non-General Motors vehicles in mid-2019.
  
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• Of course the Dubai police have a hoverbike

  12-11-2018 20:01
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News,Future,Police/EmergencyIt sounds like a swarm of bees.Continue reading Of course the Dubai police have a hoverbike Of course the Dubai police have a hoverbike originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• A visual history of Jeep's pickup truck past

  12-11-2018 19:20
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News,Future,Police/EmergencyWith news hot off the presses that Jeep is likely to revive the Gladiator name for its upcoming Wrangler-based pickup truck, we take a look back at Jeep's history of building trucks.Continue reading A visual history of Jeep's pickup truck past A visual history of Jeep's pickup truck past originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• Will Canada go its own way on emissions regulations?

  12-11-2018 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canada could find itself drawn into the tussle over U.S. emissions standards if a review of current regulation leads to their relaxation.
  
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• Daimler CFO set to become Thyssenkrupp chairman, report says

  12-11-2018 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thyssenkrupp will propose outgoing Daimler CFO, Bodo Uebber, as a candidate for its supervisory board, with the aim of installing him as chairman, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
  
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• Jeep pickup to be called Gladiator, enthusiast website says

  12-11-2018 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  We know Jeep is building a Wrangler-inspired pickup -- it's just a matter of what it'll be named, what it will look like and when it will show up. Well, the folks at JeepScrambler Forum answered some of those questions.
  
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• World Omni and Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz captives lead in consumer financing satisfaction

  12-11-2018 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lincoln Automotive Financial Services and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services tied as the highest ranked luxury-brand auto lenders in J.D. Power's 2018 U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study, while World Omni Financial Corp.
  
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• Mercedes expands A-Class range with A 200 d and A 220 d diesels

  12-11-2018 18:03
  
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  A 200 d Sport and more powerful A 220 d AMG Line available to order now with prices starting from £28,805 and £31,575 respectivelyMercedes has expanded the A-Class lineup with the addition of a pair of diesel engines. The A 200 d Sport and the A 220 d AMG Line are available to order now, with first deliveries due in the Spring.
  Both models are powered by the same 2.0-litre unit in different power outputs. They sit above the existing A 180 d; though wh
  
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• Mercedes A-Class range expanded with A 200 d and A 220 d diesels

  12-11-2018 18:03
  
  Alex Ingram2018-11-13 08:45
  A 200 d Sport and more powerful A 220 d AMG Line available to order now with prices starting from £28,805 and £31,575 respectivelyMercedes has expanded the A-Class lineup with the addition of a pair of diesel engines. The A 200 d Sport and the A 220 d AMG Line are available to order now, with first deliveries due in the Spring.
  Both models are powered by the same 2.0-litre unit in different power outputs. They sit above the existing A 180 d; though wh
  
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• Jaguar F-Type convertible rally car might be the coolest F-Type ever

  12-11-2018 17:15
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Convertible,RacingJaguar built just two, and both are convertibles.Continue reading Jaguar F-Type convertible rally car might be the coolest F-Type ever Jaguar F-Type convertible rally car might be the coolest F-Type ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler Gaggenau plant makes CV transmission #5m

  12-11-2018 17:02
  Daimler's Gaggenau plant nearRastatt has made its five millionth commercial vehicle transmission - a 12-speed automated G330 unit which will be exhibited in the factory.
  
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• 2019 Mazda CX-5 debuts with turbocharged engine and near-$40K price tag

  12-11-2018 16:55
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Crossover,SUVMore power and more luxury for Mazda's compact crossover.Continue reading 2019 Mazda CX-5 debuts with turbocharged engine and near-$40K price tag 2019 Mazda CX-5 debuts with turbocharged engine and near-$40K price tag originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mitsubishi L200 2019 review

  12-11-2018 16:46
  
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  Image 1 of 13 12 Nov, 2018 4:00pmRob Lewis
  We get behind the wheel of the heavily revised Mitsubishi L200 ahead of its late 2019 arrival in the UKThis is the facelifted Mitsubishi L200 – a somewhat earlier than expected overhaul of the truck that’s won our Pick-up of the Year crown for the last four years in succession.  
  Launched in Bangkok, Thailand where it’s built, the L200 (or Triton as it’s known in some of the 150 markets where it&rsquo
  
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• Care by Volvo subscription service is growing faster than expected

  12-11-2018 16:45
  
  Filed under:Volvo,Crossover,SedanSo fast, it has pinched the supply of XC40 crossovers.Continue reading Care by Volvo subscription service is growing faster than expected Care by Volvo subscription service is growing faster than expected originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best winter driving apps 2018

  12-11-2018 16:20
  
  2018-11-12 15:30
  These are our top 10 essential winter driving apps to motorists moving in the coldThere are lots of things you can do to prepare for driving in the winter, from making sure you have the correct tyres to packing plenty of emergency kit. However, technology can also help so we’ve picked the best winter driving apps to help you get ready for the big freeze.
  Smartphone downloads have been helping motorists for a number of years now, with apps for mapping/satellite navigation a
  
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• 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan to be unveiled this week

  12-11-2018 16:15
  
  Filed under:Toyota,SedanThe Corolla sedan will complete the North American Corolla range as it joins the hatchback.Continue reading 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan to be unveiled this week 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan to be unveiled this week originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT R that's even more hardcore spied at Nurburgring

  12-11-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,PerformanceIt has more aggressive aerodynamic parts.Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT R that's even more hardcore spied at Nurburgring 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT R that's even more hardcore spied at Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai hails hydrogen as central to clean energy transition

  12-11-2018 15:54
  Hyundai Motor Executive Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun has said that 'hydrogen has a place as a central pillar to the clean energy transition'. He was speaking at clean mobility forum in Singapore last week, the company said Sunday.
  
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• In this Issue – November 2018 - Automotive Testing Technology International

  12-11-2018 15:40 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
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  In this Issue – November 2018
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  Download the Automotive Testing Technology International App NOW to read the latest issue! The App is free and gives you access to a library of back issues. Automotive Testing Technology International Magazine November 2018. November 2018.and more »
  
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• Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison by AEV pricing: Here's what $48,045 buys you

  12-11-2018 15:40
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Truck,Off-RoadPrice represents a $5,750 premium over the standard ZR2.Continue reading Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison by AEV pricing: Here's what $48,045 buys you Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison by AEV pricing: Here's what $48,045 buys you originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW prepares to sell 50m electric vehicles - reports

  12-11-2018 15:24
  Volkswagen's electric vehicle platform and battery purchasing plans are being readied to handle production of 50m vehicles, chief executive Herbert Diess reportedly told German auto trade weekly Automobilwoche.
  
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• Royal Enfield shows off retro-futuristic Concept KX bike

  12-11-2018 15:10
  
  Filed under:Misc. Auto Shows,MotorcycleEICMA concept blends 1938 details with modern, muscular style.Continue reading Royal Enfield shows off retro-futuristic Concept KX bike Royal Enfield shows off retro-futuristic Concept KX bike originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. car-tariff truce with Europe may end soon, EU's Juncker signals

  12-11-2018 14:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker signaled that Europe's avoidance of extra U.S. car tariffs might last only until year-end, the latest sign of fragility in the trans-Atlantic truce.
  
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• VW is ready to build 50 million EVs, CEO says

  12-11-2018 14:39
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,ElectricHerbert Diess: 'We have bought batteries for 50 million vehicles'Continue reading VW is ready to build 50 million EVs, CEO says VW is ready to build 50 million EVs, CEO says originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:39:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Next-gen Audi TT to become a four-door coupe?

  12-11-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:Audi,Crossover,Hatchback,Concept Cars,Future,Luxury,PerformanceIconic coupe might get two more doors to combat falling sales, rising investment.Continue reading Next-gen Audi TT to become a four-door coupe? Next-gen Audi TT to become a four-door coupe? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK heavy truck sales decline continues through third quarter

  12-11-2018 14:04
  The UK new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market declined 7% year on year in Q3 2018, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• Volkswagen Polo SE L 1.0 TSI: long-term test review

  12-11-2018 12:57
  
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  First report: Our new Volkswagen Polo supermini makes a great first impression with everyone who drives itMileage: 1,250
  Economy: 42.0mpg
  When I heard that my next car would be the new Volkswagen Polo, I was excited to get behind the wheel. After all, a small car like this is perfect for my short commute and small trips around London, while I’d heard about how comfortable the supermini is from colleagues who had already driven it.
  But photog
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG E 53 2018 review

  12-11-2018 12:57
  
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  Image 1 of 18 12 Nov, 2018 12:15pmSean Carson
  The results are good as we try the new Mercedes-AMG E 53 saloon for the first timeMercedes-AMG’s quest to fill every performance niche continues with this ‘53’ badged E-Class saloon. It’s not the first time we’ve tried this engine, but it is the first time we’ve tried it in Merc’s executive four-door.
  Consider the Mercedes-AMG E 53 as a half-way house between the full twin-turbocharged V8 madnes
  
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• Adient books fourth quarter loss after one-off charges

  12-11-2018 12:32
  Adient has reported a substantial fourth quarter 2018 net loss and suspended its quarterly cash dividend, citing one-off non cash charges.
  
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• JLR global sales dip in October despite strong UK and US

  12-11-2018 11:44
  Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover retail sales in October 2018 fell 4.6% year on year to 44,282 units despite, the company said, strong sales of newer models such as the Jaguar I-Pace and E-Pace SUVs and updated Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.
  
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• SEAT global sales dip 16.8% in October 2018

  12-11-2018 11:14
  SEAT sales continue to post record growth.
  
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• China vehicle sales fall 12% in October

  12-11-2018 11:01
  New vehicle sales in China fell by almost 12% to 2.4m units in October from 2.7m units a year earlier, according to reports citing data from the China Association of Auto Manufacturers (CAAM).
  
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• ZF to fly automated drones over German factories

  12-11-2018 10:54
  ZF says it is the first company in Germany to receive official approval for automated drone flights over factory premises.
  
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• Automotive and engineering production are at a similar level - The Slovak Spectator

  12-11-2018 09:00 via spectator.sme.sk
  Automotive and engineering production are at a similar level  The Slovak SpectatorSlovakia's industrial production went up by only 0.4 percent year-on-year in September. While manufacturing reported an increase of 1.7-percent, electricity, gas, ...
  
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• VW's CEO Herbert Diess says big changes are ahead for automaker, 'big potential' in United States

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Herbert Diess has been CEO of Volkswagen Group only since April, yet the 60-year-old former BMW executive now heading one of the world's largest automakers has a clear vision of where he wants to lead his company.
  
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• VW CEO Herbert Diess says automaker can help make EVs mainstream

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  If electric vehicles fail to catch on globally over the next several years, it won't be because Volkswagen didn't try, CEO Herbert Diess says.
  
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• VW CEO Diess on FCA's attentions

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW CEO Herbert Diess, in a recent interview with Automotive News, said the company was "not very agressive in listening" to the aggressive advances of FCA, which was interested in a possible consolidation.
  
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• Volvo's 'Care' subscription service coping with its success

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo's early success with its car subscription plan has put the company in an enviable position as automakers tinker with business models that don't revolve around traditional car ownership.
  
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• Toyota's Lentz wields the ax as headquarters demands fatter profits

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota's North America CEO Jim Lentz is looking to chop unpopular nameplates from the U.S. lineup as bosses in Japan order him to restore sagging profitability to record levels.
  
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• Subaru quality problems extend to U.S.

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Subaru has been dogged by rising quality problems in Japan. The lapses are now bleeding into the all-important U.S., and global President Tomomi Nakamura isn't happy.
  
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• Rivian buys into Normal

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Rivian weighed the choices of greenfield, contract manufacturing or a brownfield site. In the end, Mitsubishi's trained work force made the decision easy.
  
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• Plan for your future, or plan to cash out, car dealers told

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Presidio Group, a dealership buy-sell advisory firm, recommends that its clients create a conversion plan to serve the future industry or opt to sell their dealerships ahead of predicted dealership disruption from autonomous vehicles.
  
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• Pennsylvania congressional race another tough job for Boerio

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former Jaguar chief Bibiana Boerio knew the Pennsylvania congressional seat would be a tough job. It was. She lost 58 percent to 42 percent to Republican Guy Reschenthaler.
  
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• Next Mazda3 takes mild hybrid approach

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mazda pulls the curtains on its next-generation Mazda3 small car at this month's Los Angeles Auto Show, kicking off a new era of performance-oriented vehicle platforms and Skyactiv-X drivetrains.
  
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• New vehicle inventories make sharp jump in October

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. new-vehicle inventories rose sharply last month, reaching the highest level for the start of November since 2014.
  
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• New CEO brings tech chops to CDK Global

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  New CDK Global CEO Brian Krzanich has no experience in the auto industry, but he might just have the tech skills the company needs.
  
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• NAAA boosts effort to recruit more technicians for auto auction industry

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The National Auto Auction Association is spending $125,000 on two initiatives to help members find and hire more technicians.
  
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• Kia's Han-woo Park says design, quality will push Kia to next level

  12-11-2018 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Han-woo Park says Kia is graduating from its position as a fast follower to being a global leader in such areas as design and quality. The Kia CEO also wants to build up the brand's light-truck lineup.
  
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