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• Trump plans meeting with CEOs of Daimler, BMW and VW

  20-11-2018 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Trump administration has invited the CEOs of three German automakers for talks at the White House as European and U.S. officials try to negotiate a new trade agreement, Bloomberg reported
  
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• 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport gets $620 price increase

  20-11-2018 21:50
  
  Filed under:Nissan,Car Buying,CrossoverIt gets the new rear door alert standard and expanded tech options.Continue reading 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport gets $620 price increase 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport gets $620 price increase originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren Senna GTR spied testing at the track

  20-11-2018 20:45
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,McLaren,Coupe,Future,Luxury,Performance,RacingThis more-powerful Senna will be for the track only.Continue reading McLaren Senna GTR spied testing at the track McLaren Senna GTR spied testing at the track originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sophia Floersch vows to return to racing after recovering from injury

  20-11-2018 20:20
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingThanks her fans for their well-wishes after 11-hours in surgery.Continue reading Sophia Floersch vows to return to racing after recovering from injury Sophia Floersch vows to return to racing after recovering from injury originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Can the Grinch save Honda's U.S. sales?

  20-11-2018 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honda aims to break through traditional holiday advertising, with the Grinch hacking its annual holiday campaign and social media accounts.
  
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• 2020 Ford Explorer spied barely disguised in civilian spec

  20-11-2018 18:57
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Crossover,SUVWe likely won't have to wait long to see the production model.Continue reading 2020 Ford Explorer spied barely disguised in civilian spec 2020 Ford Explorer spied barely disguised in civilian spec originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy says not to look at the 2019 Silverado's fuel economy rating

  20-11-2018 18:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,Ford,RAM,TruckOn paper, Ram and Ford beat it.Continue reading Chevy says not to look at the 2019 Silverado's fuel economy rating Chevy says not to look at the 2019 Silverado's fuel economy rating originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MoT failure rate for emissions doubles since introduction of new test

  20-11-2018 18:32
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-11-20 17:55
  Tougher MoT test sees almost 750,000 cars fail for substandard emissions; failure rate for diesel vans shoots up by 448 per centTough new MoT rules – introduced in May this year – have resulted in more than twice as many cars and over four times as many vans failing tests for emissions faults.
  The MoT test saw one of its biggest-ever updates on May 20, when Minor, Major and Dangerous fault categories were introduced, and tougher emission checks wer
  
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• Diesel MoT failures quadruple under new emissions test rules

  20-11-2018 18:32
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-11-23 10:37
  Tougher MoT test sees almost 750,000 cars fail for substandard emissions; failure rate for diesel cars shoots up more than fourfold More than four times as many diesel cars have failed their MoT test for substandard emissions since tough new test criteria were introduced in May this year.
  Some 58,004 diesels failed the emission portion of the MoT test between 20 May and 19 November 2017, but this figure increased to 238,871 in the same period this year. T
  
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• FedEx fleet adds 1,000 Chanje electric vans

  20-11-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Commercial Vehicles,ElectricCan carry 6,000 pounds of packages 150 miles.Continue reading FedEx fleet adds 1,000 Chanje electric vans FedEx fleet adds 1,000 Chanje electric vans originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru details its first PHEV ahead of Los Angeles show debut

  20-11-2018 17:42
  Subaru of America has launched its first plug-in hybrid vehicle, the 2019 Crosstrek which it said offers "real all wheel drive capability in a hybrid package".
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro coming to L.A. Auto Show

  20-11-2018 17:30
  
  Filed under:LA Auto Show,Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,PerformanceThe rest of the lineup will be updated, too.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro coming to L.A. Auto Show Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro coming to L.A. Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ‘This is not a car show:’ Volvo plans an empty stand at the LA Motor Show

  20-11-2018 17:29
  
  Luke Wilkinson2018-11-21 05:00
  A change in manufacturer responsibilities and consumer expectations leads Volvo to hold an open discussion on the future of automobilityVolvo is planning a bold move for this year’s LA Motor Show; they’re showing up completely empty-handed.
  Instead of adhering to the ‘concept car covered with a shiny cloth’ trope, Volvo has decided to use the LA Motor Show as a platform for a discussion about the ‘concept of a car’
  
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• Thierry Bollore takes temporary Renault helm

  20-11-2018 17:24
  Renault says COO, Thierry Bolloré, will be "specifically in charge of the continuity of the Executive Committee of Groupe Renault," following CEO, Carlos Ghosn's arrest in Tokyo yesterday by Japanese authorities.
  
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• 2019 Ram 1500 North Edition is bundled up for winter

  20-11-2018 16:45
  
  Filed under:RAM,Truck,Off-Road,SpecialtyOff-road and convenience features add warmth and capability.Continue reading 2019 Ram 1500 North Edition is bundled up for winter 2019 Ram 1500 North Edition is bundled up for winter originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why the zero percent car loan is still alive

  20-11-2018 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  The zero-percent auto loan is making a comeback, though it's probably going to last only as long as the holidays.
  
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• Renault names interim leader after Ghosn's arrest

  20-11-2018 16:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Renault's board stopped short of firing embattled CEO Carlos Ghosn who is being detained in Japan for alleged financial improprieties. The board appointed chief operating officer Thierry Bollore as interim leader.
  
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• How Renault is running its business without Ghosn

  20-11-2018 16:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Renault's board appointed an interim chairman and handed new powers to its chief operating officer to replace embattled boss Carlos Ghosn following his arrest in Japan on suspicion of financial misconduct, sources told Reuters.
  
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• Toyota RAV4 vs. every compact SUV: How they compare on paper

  20-11-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Car Buying,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,ComparisonHow the new RAV4 stacks up to the CR-V, Rogue, Forester and everything else.Continue reading Toyota RAV4 vs. every compact SUV: How they compare on paper Toyota RAV4 vs. every compact SUV: How they compare on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global automotive market report - Q3 2018

  20-11-2018 15:33
  There were signs of global vehicle market weakness in the third quarter and stock market volatility suggests investors have become more nervous as 2018 has progressed. Dave Leggett assesses the state of the global vehicle market.
  
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• Mini John Cooper Works GP coming in 2020, special editions in the meantime

  20-11-2018 15:30
  
  Filed under:LA Auto Show,MINI,Crossover,Hatchback,PerformanceIf the concept was any sign, the production GP should be awesome.Continue reading Mini John Cooper Works GP coming in 2020, special editions in the meantime Mini John Cooper Works GP coming in 2020, special editions in the meantime originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan said to expand Ghosn misconduct probe to include Renault alliance

  20-11-2018 15:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan's investigation into alleged misconduct by Chairman Carlos Ghosn is expanding to include Renault-Nissan finances, sources told Reuters.
  
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• Carlos Ghosn: What misconduct is he accused of?

  20-11-2018 15:15
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultContinue reading Carlos Ghosn: What misconduct is he accused of? Carlos Ghosn: What misconduct is he accused of? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault-Nissan finances to be scrutinised?

  20-11-2018 15:00
  Nissan's investigation into alleged misconduct by disgraced chairman Carlos Ghosn is expanding to include Renault-Nissan finances, sources have told the Reuters news agency, a further sign Nissan may seek to loosen its French parent's hold on their global carmaking alliance.
  
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• Carlos Ghosn's arrest casts doubt on future of Renault-Nissan alliance

  20-11-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultBoth entities consider dispensing with the glue that holds them together.Continue reading Carlos Ghosn's arrest casts doubt on future of Renault-Nissan alliance Carlos Ghosn's arrest casts doubt on future of Renault-Nissan alliance originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best power banks 2024

  20-11-2018 14:45
  Which unit should you have at hand in case your phone needs a charge on the move?
  
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• Best in-car power banks 2021

  20-11-2018 14:45
  
  Those of us unable to work from home are spending ever more time in our cars, with commutes getting longer, meaning that we’re using our phones more and increasing the risk of them going flat at a crucial time. Add to this the host of other portable power-hungry products crying out to be replenished (tablets, phones, games, videos etc.), and it’s easy to see why a power bank is a good investment. 
  You might well be tempted just to chose a large-capacity bank, but this frequ
  
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• Lexus partners with Queensland for connected vehicle trials

  20-11-2018 14:35
  Lexus Australia said it had become the first vehicle brand to partner with the Queensland government in a trial of advanced technologies designed to improve road safety and reduce congestion, fuel consumption and emissions.
  
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• Exclusive: car thefts reach six-year high

  20-11-2018 14:25
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-11-21 00:01
  Auto Express investigation reveals sharp spike in car thefts last year; experts blame criminal sophistication and police cutsMore cars were stolen last year than at any point since 2011, with experts blaming falling police numbers and criminals circumventing vehicles’ security systems for the six-year high.
  Exclusive figures uncovered by Auto Express show 43,308 cars were reported stolen to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in 2017. That’s
  
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• Car thefts reach six-year high

  20-11-2018 14:25
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-11-21 00:01
  Exclusive investigation reveals sharp spike in car thefts last year; experts blame criminal sophistication and police cutsMore cars were stolen last year than at any point since 2011, with experts blaming falling police numbers and criminals circumventing vehicles’ security systems for the six-year high.
  Exclusive figures uncovered by Auto Express show 43,308 cars were reported stolen to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in 2017. That’s the
  
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• Keystone XL pipeline case portends struggle for Trump emissions rollback effort

  20-11-2018 13:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  The White House doesn't seem to know how to kill regulations it doesn't like.
  
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• New Mercedes GLE 2018 review

  20-11-2018 13:40
  
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  Image 1 of 25 20 Nov, 2018 11:00pmJonathan Burn
  Premium Mercedes GLE SUV gets more tech and a seven-seat option, but is it a winner?If you’re in the market for a new SUV, no maker offers more choice than Mercedes. The German brand has an eight-strong SUV line-up and next year that will increase to nine. But the latest model to arrive on the scene is the all-new GLE.
  The firm’s BMW X5 rival, previously known as the ML, is one of Mercedes&rsq
  
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• Porsche boosts nine-month profit as VW surges

  20-11-2018 13:35
  Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE) booked group profit of EUR2.67bn euro for the first nine months of 2018, a rise of 25% year on year.
  
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• Alfa Romeo Stelvio test-drives offered by Amazon

  20-11-2018 13:20
  
  Jonathan Burn2018-11-20 12:20
  Alfa Romeo and Amazon partner-up to deliver door-to-door test-drives for the new Stelvio.Alfa Romeo has teamed-up with Amazon to offer 45-minute test-drives of the new Stelvio, at the driver’s convenience.
  The scheme is available on selected weekend from late November until the middle of December for customers in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh. Amazon requires you to have access to a postcode within one of these four locations in order to be elig
  
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• Who is Carlos Ghosn's alleged co-conspirator, Greg Kelly?

  20-11-2018 13:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Who is Greg Kelly? The first American board member for Nissan -- accused of being "one of the two masterminds" behind the financial misdeeds -- has a background in law and human resources.
  
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• New Mercedes X-Class Storm Edition arrives for Black Friday

  20-11-2018 13:18
  
  Luke Wilkinson2018-11-20 12:20
  A limited number of Mercedes X-Class Storm Edition pick-ups have been released, adding extra standard kitMercedes has released a new trim-package for its X-Class pick-up. As a modified version of the Power trim level, the Mercedes X-Class Storm Edition includes a tonneau cover, bed liner, lightning graphics for the tailgate, chrome side-bars, velour floor mats and mud flaps for the front and rear.
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• Mali to produce lithium by 2020 after 694,000 tons discovered

  20-11-2018 13:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mali is on track to start lithium production by 2020 following the discovery of exploitable reserves, a senior mines ministry official told Reuters.
  
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• 2019 Toyota RAV4 First Drive Review | Definitely not playing it safe

  20-11-2018 13:01
  
  Filed under:Toyota,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,HybridA profound stylistic and philosophical departure from the crossover it replaces.Continue reading 2019 Toyota RAV4 First Drive Review | Definitely not playing it safe 2019 Toyota RAV4 First Drive Review | Definitely not playing it safe originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 07:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Surge in vehicle theft sees insurers pay out record amounts

  20-11-2018 12:42
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2018-11-20 11:55
  Insurers pay out £271m to settle theft claims so far this year, as experts cite keyless theft for spike in incidentsCar insurance companies have seen a 32 per cent spike in the amount paid out following theft claims this year compared to 2017, with policyholders receiving a total of £271 million to settle such claims.
  As well as higher payouts, the number of settled theft claims has risen 11 per cent to 41,000, with insurers citing the rise of key
  
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• Mexico expects U.S. to begin lifting tariffs with trade deal signing

  20-11-2018 12:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  It was not immediately clear whether tariffs against Canada would also be lifted after Canada, Mexico and the United States sign the revamped trade deal, slated to happen this month.
  
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• Best power banks 2024 - pictures

  20-11-2018 12:30
  Pictures of the best power banks.
  
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• Best in-car charger for your gadgets: group test - pictures

  20-11-2018 12:30
  Pictures of the best power banks
  
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• New Audi A1 2018 review

  20-11-2018 12:18
  
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  Image 1 of 14 20 Nov, 2018 11:00pmJames Batchelor
  We drive the bigger and posher new Audi A1 supermini as it targets MINIThe Audi A1 has always been one of the real stars of the ‘posh supermini’ breed, alongside the MINI and a step above the likes of the DS 3 and Ford’s Fiesta Vignale.
  Since 2011, in fact, the firm has shifted 800,000 examples of the car, introducing plenty of new customers to the brand; and now there&r
  
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• Ghosn faces 10-year jail sentence if convicted of financial misconduct

  20-11-2018 12:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn would face a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to 10 million yen if convicted of financial improprieties in Japan.
  
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• 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor First Drive Review | Continuous improvement is its mantra

  20-11-2018 12:01
  
  Filed under:Ford,First Drives,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceContinue reading 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor First Drive Review | Continuous improvement is its mantra 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor First Drive Review | Continuous improvement is its mantra originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SEAT begins Ateca assembly in Algeria

  20-11-2018 11:52
  VW-Group owned SEAT has begun assembling the Ateca at the multi-brand plant in Algeria owned by the Volkswagen Group and Sovac, the VW Group's importer in Algeria.
  
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• Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan Leaf

  20-11-2018 11:35
  
  2018-11-20 10:40
  What’s the best affordable small electric car on sale? We test the new Hyundai Kona Electric against the Nissan Leaf to find out…For years the Nissan Leaf had the affordable electric car market to itself, sewing up the sector with a balance of range, practicality, performance and affordability that made electric cars viable for many, if not the masses. But now there’s a new challenger.
  Hyundai has launched its Kona Electric, and with a choice of battery sizes
  
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• Ghosn "no longer" able to run Renault - Finance Minister

  20-11-2018 11:16
  France's Finance Minister says Renault CEO, Carlos Ghosn is "no longer in a position" to run the automaker following the manufacturer's arrest in Tokyo yesterday (19 November) concerning allegations of financial misconduct.
  
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• Ghosn in no position to lead Renault - French finance minister

  20-11-2018 10:46
  Disgraced Carlos Ghosn should not remain in charge of Renault after his arrest in Japan, France's finance minister was quoted as saying on Tuesday, urging the carmaker to move swiftly to install an interim management team to limit the damage.
  
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• Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance under threat following Ghosn arrest

  20-11-2018 10:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, the world's largest car alliance, is facing its biggest challenge yet with the arrest of its Chairman, Carlos Ghosn, which could threaten to upend the union of automakers he began to forge almost two decades ago.
  
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