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• 2018 GM vehicle sales, ranked

  27-11-2018 23:53
  
  With GM closing a number of plants and killing off some of its vehicles as it restructures, we got curious about the sales figures for various models across its brands. We went to sales tracking site GoodCarBadCar and compiled GM vehicle sales figures in the U.S. for Q1-Q3 2018 (GM reports its salesContinue reading 2018 GM vehicle sales, ranked 2018 GM vehicle sales, ranked originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:53:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&nb
  
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• Here are all the cars GM is axing as part of its restructuring

  27-11-2018 23:15
  
  Filed under:Buick,Cadillac,Chevrolet,Hatchback,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryWe rounded up every vehicle on its way out at GM.Continue reading Here are all the cars GM is axing as part of its restructuring Here are all the cars GM is axing as part of its restructuring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rivian R1S electric SUV launched in LA

  27-11-2018 22:52
  
  Steve Walker2018-11-27 21:30
  New American electric car brand Rivian has revealed the R1S, a 7-seat SUV with around 750bhp.Rivian has followed up the launch of its R1T electric pick-up truck earlier this week with the R1S SUV. Like it’s commercial vehicle cousin, the R1S is an all-electric offering that makes some impressive claims including a 3.0-second 0-60mph time and a maximum range of over 400 miles. 
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• Aston Martin sees recent non-automotive concepts as brand extensions

  27-11-2018 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the past year, Aston Martin has unveiled two unique concepts that go beyond hand built, ultraluxury cars: a small personal aircraft and a small personal submersible.
  
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• Trump threatens to cut off GM subsidies over job cuts

  27-11-2018 21:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,GM,ElectricLooks like he's talking about the $7,500 EV tax credit.Continue reading Trump threatens to cut off GM subsidies over job cuts Trump threatens to cut off GM subsidies over job cuts originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automobili Pininfarina PF0 set to be the world’s most powerful road car

  27-11-2018 21:40
  
  Luke Wilkinson2018-11-27 23:01
  Automobili Pininfarina confirms its forthcoming, all-electric PF0 hypercar will have a power output of 1,900bhpDeveloped in tandem with the Croatian manufacturer, Rimac, Automobili Pininfarina’s latest venture is aiming for a staggering performance benchmark. 0-62mph is estimated to take less than two seconds, with 0-186mph dispatched in under 12 seconds. A top speed of between 217mph and 250mph is anticipated, but Pininfarina is yet to confirm a final figure
  
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• 2021 Rivian R1S electric SUV is just as potent as the pickup

  27-11-2018 21:01
  
  Filed under:Green,LA Auto Show,Green Culture,Green Driving,Technology,SUV,Electric,Luxury,Off-RoadOther electric SUVs should watch out.Continue reading 2021 Rivian R1S electric SUV is just as potent as the pickup2021 Rivian R1S electric SUV is just as potent as the pickuporiginally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Electric Rivian R1S SUV debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

  27-11-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Rivian Automotive's R1S, an electric SUV, won't stray too far from the vehicle the startup company showed on Monday, the R1T pickup.
  
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• Ohio's GM workers want Trump to step up

  27-11-2018 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Trump said he expects GM to keep an Ohio assembly complex open after it ends production next year. Bryan Keeley said he wants to believe it, but he's heard talk like that before.
  
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• Trump, Kudlow play hardball with Barra and GM over planned cuts

  27-11-2018 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Larry Kudlow, Donald Trump's top economic adviser, said he had conveyed to GM CEO Mary Barra the president's anger over her plans to close U.S. factories and lay off thousands of workers.
  
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• The Grand Tour Season 3 features more drifting, crashes, and American muscle

  27-11-2018 20:01
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Humor,TV/Movies,VideosAnd bagpipes?Continue reading The Grand Tour Season 3 features more drifting, crashes, and American muscle The Grand Tour Season 3 features more drifting, crashes, and American muscle originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Google's Waymo hires safety advocate, Alibaba executive

  27-11-2018 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google's self-driving car affiliate Waymo said it hired Deborah Hersman to the new position of chief safety officer and Amee Chande as its first chief commercial officer,
  
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• End of GM's Oshawa plant to be a $2.3B blow to Canadian supply industry

  27-11-2018 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' Oshawa Assembly Plant buys about $2.26 billion a year in auto parts and tools from Canadian suppliers, which in turn supports about 10,000 jobs, APMA President Flavio Volpe estimated.
  
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• Renault invests in sailing ships to reduce its carbon footprint

  27-11-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Mitsubishi,Nissan,Renault,Green CultureRenault is taking a page from the golden age of sailing as the company looks towards reducing its carbon footprint through the use of cargo sailing ships.Continue reading Renault invests in sailing ships to reduce its carbon footprint Renault invests in sailing ships to reduce its carbon footprint originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |
  
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• How close did Tesla come to collapse?

  27-11-2018 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk has revealed how close Tesla came to collapse during the frantic and costly effort to ramp up production of the Model 3 sedan: Little more than a couple of months.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1997 Acura SLX

  27-11-2018 18:47
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive History,SUVWhen Honda needed a luxury SUV in the 1990s, the Isuzu Trooper got Acura badges. Here's a 1997 Acura SLX in a Colorado wrecking yard.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1997 Acura SLX Junkyard Gem: 1997 Acura SLX originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo, Luminar take big step in autonomous car development

  27-11-2018 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volvo and U.S. technology company Luminar say they have achieved a key advancement in lidar sensing and perception, a technology regarded as essential to making self-driving cars safe.
  
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• Will Trump impose imported car tariff next week?

  27-11-2018 18:17
  US president Donald Trump could impose tariffs on imported cars from next week, a German magazine reported.
  
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• Kia hints at redesigned Soul to be shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show

  27-11-2018 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kia is following up on the glimpse of the tall taillights on the redesigned Soul by giving away nearly the whole design of the 2020 model, due to be unveiled Wednesday at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
  
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• 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Review | The 911 you grew up dreaming about

  27-11-2018 18:05
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Porsche,New Car Reviews,Coupe,PerformanceThe 911 GT3 is a throwback to what made us love cars in the first place.Continue reading 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Review | The 911 you grew up dreaming about 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Review | The 911 you grew up dreaming about originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Workers return to GM Oshawa line after walk-out

  27-11-2018 18:02
  Workers returned to the assembly line at General Motors' Oshawa, Ontario, plant on Tuesday, a local union leader told local media, after walking out on Monday to protest news the plant had been scheduled to shut down in December 2019.
  
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• The case to salvage GM's Chevy Volt powertrain

  27-11-2018 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  In dissecting GM's restructuring that will see the end of many models, it's not clear -- yet -- if the Volt's innovative range extender powertrain will live in another vehicle, such as the Chevrolet Equinox.
  
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• Redesigned Genesis G90 debuts with a completely new look

  27-11-2018 17:55
  
  Filed under:Sedan,Luxury,GenesisNew front and rear design for the Korean flagship.Continue reading Redesigned Genesis G90 debuts with a completely new look Redesigned Genesis G90 debuts with a completely new look originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mark Webber whips a few laps in the 2020 Porsche 911

  27-11-2018 17:45
  
  Filed under:LA Auto Show,Porsche,Coupe,PerformanceUnsurprisingly, he thought it was 'sensational.'Continue reading Mark Webber whips a few laps in the 2020 Porsche 911 Mark Webber whips a few laps in the 2020 Porsche 911 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New AMG Night Edition trim for Mercedes GLC

  27-11-2018 17:27
  
  Luke Wilkinson2018-11-27 16:25
  Mercedes GLC AMG Night Edition will replace the AMG Line, with prices starting at £41,315Mercedes has removed AMG Line trim from the GLC SUV’s line-up, with new models badged AMG Night Edition now on sale.
  The GLC AMG Night Edition includes 19-inch alloy wheels, updated front and rear splitters, revised radiator grille, new side skirts, new roof rails and electrically-folding wing mirrors, all finished in black, of course.
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• Subprime car loans and bad credit finance explained

  27-11-2018 16:40
  
  Everyone dreams of owning a brand new car, and modern finance deals mean that dream can become a reality for many. For some though, previous debts, late repayments, or filing bankruptcy mean their credit scores are often too low to qualify for any 0% APR deals. Thankfully, there are still ways of getting finance for your dream car, even if you have a poor credit history. Read on for our guide to subprime and bad credit car loans.
  What is a subprime or bad credit car loan?
  A subprime loan is simp
  
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• UK auto workforce competitive despite political conditions

  27-11-2018 16:29
  Britain's automotive talent is among the world's most adaptable, with the industry's long history of engineering excellence and strong labour relations the envy of competing nations, according to new research from the UK's Automotive Council.
  
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• Dacia Duster line-up updated with new Blue dCi 4X4 diesel

  27-11-2018 16:26
  
  Luke Wilkinson2018-11-27 15:24
  The cheap and cheerful Dacia Duster SUV now has the option of the company’s newest generation diesel engine and four-wheel-driveThe Dacia Duster has received a new diesel all-wheel-drive powertrain option. Priced from £15,695, the new engine and drivetrain features a new air-to-water intercooler, a higher injector pressure, new gearbox ratios and four-wheel-drive. Dacia say these additions have improved both the Duster 4X4’s performance and fuel e
  
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• Audi E-Tron GT Concept looks like an electric A7

  27-11-2018 16:13
  
  Filed under:Green,LA Auto Show,Audi,Green Driving,Sedan,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceHere's what Audi is making to fight Tesla.Continue reading Audi E-Tron GT Concept looks like an electric A7 Audi E-Tron GT Concept looks like an electric A7 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:13:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru to install Japan's largest captive consumption solar power system

  27-11-2018 16:11
  Subaru Corporation plans to install what it describes as Japan's largest-scale captive-consumption solar power system at its Gunma Oizumi plant where it builds its famous horizontally-opposed engines and transmissions.
  
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• Tesla China sales plunge 70 percent

  27-11-2018 15:56
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Electric,LuxuryContinue reading Tesla China sales plunge 70 percent Tesla China sales plunge 70 percent originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM faces multiple risks with North American restructuring

  27-11-2018 15:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' plans to end production next year at five North American plants and slash salaried head count by 15 percent will not come without risks and consequences.
  
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• Baby Jeep to join Renegade in FCA's plan for new Italian-built models

  27-11-2018 15:35
  
  Filed under:Alfa Romeo,Chrysler,Fiat,Jeep,MaseratiAnd Alfa Romeo to get a bigger SUV.Continue reading Baby Jeep to join Renegade in FCA's plan for new Italian-built models Baby Jeep to join Renegade in FCA's plan for new Italian-built models originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW I.D. Buzz Cargo puts on racing suit for L.A.; Cargo e-Bike coming

  27-11-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:LA Auto Show,Volkswagen,Minivan/Van,Autonomous,Commercial Vehicles,Concept Cars,ElectricWe'd love to see this in some vintage racing colors.Continue reading VW I.D. Buzz Cargo puts on racing suit for L.A.; Cargo e-Bike coming VW I.D. Buzz Cargo puts on racing suit for L.A.; Cargo e-Bike coming originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 5 reasons why GM is cutting jobs, closing plants in a healthy economy

  27-11-2018 14:37
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,Buick,Chevrolet,Chrysler,GM,GMCWorkers and politicians ask: Why now?Continue reading 5 reasons why GM is cutting jobs, closing plants in a healthy economy 5 reasons why GM is cutting jobs, closing plants in a healthy economy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2018 08:37:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Independent emissions testing scheme 'AIR' launched

  27-11-2018 14:23
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2018-11-27 13:40
  The AIR organisation aims to improve air quality by promoting independent, on-road vehicle emissions testingAn independent emissions testing scheme called AIR (Allow Independent Road-testing) has been launched with the backing of a scientist who helped expose the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal.
  AIR is a not-for-profit alliance that aims to improve air quality by promoting independent, on-road vehicle emissions testing.
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• BYD puts Canadian truck plant on hold

  27-11-2018 14:16
  Electric bus and commercial vehicle specialist BYD has put plans to open its first Canadian electric truck plant on hold but could revive the project when it sees a business case, a company executive told Reuters.
  
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• New Suzuki Vitara facelift review - pictures

  27-11-2018 14:15
  
  Images of the Suzuki Vitara SUV
  
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• Tesla's China sales plunge 70% in October

  27-11-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  A China Passenger Car Association official said Tesla sold just 211 cars in the world's largest auto market last month.
  
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• Would FCA robotics unit sale attract Chinese?

  27-11-2018 13:53
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is considering options for its robotics arm Comau, including a potential sale valued at EUR1.5-2.0bn (US$1.7-2.3bn), people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
  
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• For GM, slump in China is another hurdle

  27-11-2018 13:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' attempt to rejuvenate its business once again is made more difficult by a dramatic slowdown in the world's largest vehicle market: China.
  
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• New 2019 Mazda 3 has the VW Golf and Ford Focus in sight

  27-11-2018 13:38
  
  John McIlroy2018-11-28 03:45
  The all-new Mazda 3 hatch will make its public debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show and features a revolutionary petrol engineThe family hatchback market is looking more cut-throat than ever, thanks to the arrivals of an all-new Ford Focus and the latest Kia Ceed in the past few months. And now Mazda has unveiled another strong contender in the shape of the new 3, which is making its debut at this week’s Los Ange
  
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• Cox Automotive names Sid Nair to new chief sales officer position

  27-11-2018 13:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sid Nair, from IT services company DXC Technology, will take over the responsibilities of the departing Raj Sundaram, executive vice president and chief client success officer.
  
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• SK Innovation to build KRW1.14 trillion US EV battery plant

  27-11-2018 13:16
  South Korea's SK Innovation said it would spend KRW1.14 trillion (US$1.01bn) to build its first electric vehicle battery plant in the United States to better compete in the global EV battery market.
  
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• Volvo Cars delays building Lynk & CO 01 in Belgium

  27-11-2018 13:02
  Geely's Volvo Cars has delayed plans to start building a premium Lynk & CO PHEV model at its plant in Ghent, Belgium at the end of 2019 due to increased economic uncertainty, a spokesman told the Reuters news agency.
  
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• GM takes painful measures to avoid another near-death experience

  27-11-2018 12:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Scarred by a financial crisis a decade ago, GM is moving unusually fast this time to reckon with the new reality.
  
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• Mitsubishi exec says alliance will survive current management upheaval

  27-11-2018 12:16
  Mitsubishi Motors' (MMC) alliance with Nissan Motor and Renault can survive management upheaval, a top MMC executive said a day after the automaker fired Carlos Ghosn as chairman, citing financial misconduct.
  
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• Ghosn's arrest creates leadership void at Renault-Nissan alliance

  27-11-2018 12:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Renault-Nissan alliance is threatened with disarray over a rift between the partners about how to fill a leadership vacuum as Carlos Ghosn remains in custody in Japan.
  
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• New Ford Transit Custom PHEV prototype review

  27-11-2018 11:53
  
  27 Nov, 2018 10:30am
  We get behind the wheel of one of Ford’s prototype plug-in hybrid Transit Custom vans This is the Ford Transit Custom PHEV, a plug-in petrol-electric hybrid van that’s currently being tested as part of a trial of 20 prototypes across the UK, both by Ford and a number of commercial fleet operators. Auto Express had the opportunity to drive one such prototype on UK roads to see what the future holds for Ford’s iconic light commercial vehicle.
  Based on th
  
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• Saint-Gobain appoints Pierre-Andre de Chalendar as COO

  27-11-2018 11:46
  Saint-Gobain's board, on the proposal of its president Pierre-Andre de Chalendar, has appointed Benoit Bazin as chief operating officer starting from1 January, 2019.
  
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