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• Toyota's Lentz still bullish, but concerned about 'crazy' trade implications

  05-12-2018 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  While Toyota remains "very, very bullish" on the overall market, Jim Lentz said "some crazy" potential implications from trade and U.S.
  
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• Why two giants in the collision repair business have agreed to merge

  05-12-2018 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Two of the four largest body shop consolidators in the U.S. are merging. What does this mean for dealership-owned shops?
  
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• Global Automotive Intelligent Lighting Market: Focus on Adaptive Headlight and Intelligent Ambient Lighting - Halogen, Xenon, and LED for Two-Wheelers, Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles - Analysis and Forecast, (2018 - 2023) - PRNewswire

  05-12-2018 22:04 via prnewswire.com
  Global Automotive Intelligent Lighting Market: Focus on Adaptive Headlight and Intelligent Ambient Lighting - Halogen, Xenon, and LED for Two-Wheelers, Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles - Analysis and Forecast, (2018 - 2023)  PRNewswireNEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Automotive Intelligent Lighting Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8.44%, in Value from 2018 to 2023 Read the full...
  
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• Koenigsegg creates a lighter, special Regera with hand-polished bare carbon fiber

  05-12-2018 22:01
  
  Filed under:Koenigsegg,Coupe,Hybrid,Performance,SupercarsNo paint, no epoxy, no clearcoat. Just carbonContinue reading Koenigsegg creates a lighter, special Regera with hand-polished bare carbon fiber Koenigsegg creates a lighter, special Regera with hand-polished bare carbon fiber originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 16:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e Starts at $27,300

  05-12-2018 21:26
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Car Buying,Hatchback,Sedan,HybridToyota is aiming to take advantage of an uptick in interest in the perceived security of all-wheel drive by offering the 2019 Prius with an AWD-e option. After the car debuted at the 2018 L.A. Auto Show, Toyota announced the cheapest AWD Prius will start at $27,300 with destination.For the new model year, in addition to slight exterior alterations, Toyota decided to go with a new trim naming structure for the Prius. The Prius L Eco is the
  
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• Additive Manufacturing Is Driving The Future Of The Automotive Industry - Forbes

  05-12-2018 21:07 via forbes.com
  Additive Manufacturing Is Driving The Future Of The Automotive Industry  ForbesAdditive manufacturing aligns with the needs of the automotive industry, driving advances in vehicle design. Serial production is a reality today in additive ...
  
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• 2020 Ford Explorer ST nearly revealed in spy photos

  05-12-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,Crossover,SUV,PerformanceIt's subtlely different from the other Explorers we've seenContinue reading 2020 Ford Explorer ST nearly revealed in spy photos 2020 Ford Explorer ST nearly revealed in spy photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lebanon gets Ghosn a mattress

  05-12-2018 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lebanon's ambassador to Japan has bought a mattress for disgraced auto executive Carlos Ghosn and is pushing to have him moved from solitary confinement, a Lebanese official said.
  
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• What's next for the electric Leaf without Carlos Ghosn?

  05-12-2018 19:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Carlos Ghosn was an early proponent of electric cars, telling the world in 2009 that Nissan Motor Co. would lead a revolution to eliminate gas guzzlers with its battery-powered Leaf.
  
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• Automotive Transmission System Markets: Worldwide Forecast to 2024 by Transmission Type, Vehicle Type and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  05-12-2018 19:24 via businesswire.com
  Automotive Transmission System Markets: Worldwide Forecast to 2024 by Transmission Type, Vehicle Type and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Automotive Transmission System Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2024" report ...
  
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• Get 'em while they last: Only 15,000 Ford Focus sedans remain

  05-12-2018 18:50
  
  Filed under:Ford,SedanFord says the Taurus and Fiesta will be available through 2019.Continue reading Get 'em while they last: Only 15,000 Ford Focus sedans remain Get 'em while they last: Only 15,000 Ford Focus sedans remain originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 12:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Britain's best electric driving roads (sponsored)

  05-12-2018 18:43
  
  2018-12-07 11:04
  The Volkswagen e-Golf is ready for adventure. Here the purity of its electric power comes together on the UK’s best driving roadsWhat makes a great driving road? The sinewy rise and fall of asphalt isn’t enough by itself. A good driving road will take you between places, between worlds, and offer an escape from the grind of the everyday. The scenery should make you want to slow down rather than speed up, and a good companion in the shape of your car should match your
  
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• VW has 800 million reasons to consider an Audi plant in the U.S.

  05-12-2018 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Making Audis in the U.S. could help Volkswagen protect almost $800 million in profit that its luxury-car unit reaps from the world's second-biggest automotive market.
  
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• New Audi RS Q3 caught on camera

  05-12-2018 18:19
  
  Luke Wilkinson2018-12-05 17:20
  The Audi Sport edition of the new Q3 SUV has been spotted winter testingThe new Audi RS Q3 has been spied undergoing testing ahead of its likely reveal at the next year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
  This prototype’s aggressive bumpers, enlarged air intakes, flared wheel arches, huge brakes and twin exhausts all follow Audi Sport’s design brief, providing a reasonable indication of how the finished car will look.
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• Ford's 200-HP Fiesta R2 is ready for the FIA Junior WRC Championship

  05-12-2018 18:10
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Hatchback,RacingIt's based on the not-for-U.S. Fiesta ST-Line.Continue reading Ford's 200-HP Fiesta R2 is ready for the FIA Junior WRC ChampionshipFord's 200-HP Fiesta R2 is ready for the FIA Junior WRC Championshiporiginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 12:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ficosa using Karamba for cyber attack security

  05-12-2018 18:06
  Ficosa is partnering with Karamba Security to harden its Telematics Control Unit (TCU) and keep vehicles protected from cyberattacks when communicating with the internet.
  
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler scores 1 star in European crash tests

  05-12-2018 17:56
  
  Filed under:Jeep,SUV,Truck,Off-RoadLack of driver assistance systems hurt the score.Continue reading 2018 Jeep Wrangler scores 1 star in European crash tests 2018 Jeep Wrangler scores 1 star in European crash tests originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mary Barra to oversee GM Financial after Ammann's departure

  05-12-2018 17:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  As General Motors President Dan Ammann departs his post to lead the automaker's Cruise autonomous vehicle unit next year, GM CEO Mary Barra will step in on the captive side of the business, overseeing GM Financial.
  
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• Black Friday spurs short-term interest rate decline

  05-12-2018 17:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  The resurgence of 0 percent financing for Black Friday deals pulled down the average interest rate on new-vehicle loans from the month earlier, but rates still grew year over year and will likely continue to rise.
  
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• Toolmaker gets GBP100k investment for Evoque tooling

  05-12-2018 17:07
  Wednesbury, England-based manufacturer, Star Precision Tools has received a GBP100,000 investment to produce new tooling for components needed for Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) recently revealed second-generation Range Rover Evoque.
  
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• New Kia Proceed GT 2019 review

  05-12-2018 17:01
  
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  Image 1 of 20 5 Dec, 2018 4:30pmJames Batchelor
  We've driven the new Kia ProCeed GT to see if it can bring shooting brake style to the massesKia has gone punctuation mad. First, it dropped the apostrophe for its Ceed hatchback and now for its sportier sister model, it’s not only dropped the rogue piece of punctuation but also the even more irritating underscore. The pro_cee’d becomes simply ProCeed and the Korean firm has performed a complete control-alt-delete on the c
  
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• Maserati Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte get Edizione Nobile limited edition models

  05-12-2018 17:00
  
  Filed under:Maserati,Sedan,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceOnly 150 models will be made for 2019.Continue reading Maserati Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte get Edizione Nobile limited edition models Maserati Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte get Edizione Nobile limited edition models originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Suppliers agree LED lighting deal

  05-12-2018 16:54
  UK LED specialists Selectronic and Chinese partners Hongli Zhuihui have agreed a US$75m collaboration in the automotive LED sector to strengthen their market position.
  
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• 'Fast and Furious' actor Sung Kang's Fugu Z comes to 'Gran Turismo Sport'

  05-12-2018 16:20
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Electric,PerformanceSeveral other unique cars and a new track are included, too.Continue reading 'Fast and Furious' actor Sung Kang's Fugu Z comes to 'Gran Turismo Sport' 'Fast and Furious' actor Sung Kang's Fugu Z comes to 'Gran Turismo Sport' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford dismisses report that it may slash 25,000 jobs

  05-12-2018 16:10
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,FordFord will reportedly make an interim announcement later this week.Continue reading Ford dismisses report that it may slash 25,000 jobs Ford dismisses report that it may slash 25,000 jobs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi e-tron 55 quattro review

  05-12-2018 16:01
  
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  Image 1 of 33 6 Dec, 2018 9:30amStefan Voswinkel
  We've been behind the wheel of the brand’s first pure-electric production model, the 402bhp, 249-mile range Audi e-tronThe e-tron is Audi’s first all-electric production car. Arriving in the UK a full two years after Tesla’s Model X and several months behind Jaguar’s game-changing I-Pace, it will soon spawn a range of full EVs – including a production version of the e-tron GT concept. 
  
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• Aston Martin creates 'reversible' EV powertrain for classics

  05-12-2018 15:37
  Aston Martin Works claims to have developed a workable - and reversible - 'cassette' EV powertrain that can be fitted to its classic cars to mitigate possible future restrictions on fossil-fuel burning classic car usage. 
  
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• Police: Woman flees scene of crash with officer on her car hood

  05-12-2018 15:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car NewsContinue reading Police: Woman flees scene of crash with officer on her car hood Police: Woman flees scene of crash with officer on her car hood originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rivian has an awesome truck and SUV — here's what it plans to do now

  05-12-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Culture,Green Driving,SUV,Truck,Electric,Future,Luxury,Off-RoadDetails on its sales model and future charging network.Continue reading Rivian has an awesome truck and SUV — here's what it plans to do now Rivian has an awesome truck and SUV — here's what it plans to do now originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin previews EV conversions with electric 1970 DB6 Volante

  05-12-2018 14:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Aston Martin,Convertible,Classics,Electric,PerformanceIt's all completely reversible.Continue reading Aston Martin previews EV conversions with electric 1970 DB6 Volante Aston Martin previews EV conversions with electric 1970 DB6 Volante originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bosch and Veniam ensure connected cars can communicate in common global language

  05-12-2018 14:51
  Bosch has developed a system to ensure that the more than 470m connected vehicles expected to be on the roads by 2025 are capable of communicating with each other as well as with their surroundings.
  
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• Global Automotive Differential Market, 2018: Analysis & Forecast Through 2014-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  05-12-2018 14:49 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Differential Market, 2018: Analysis & Forecast Through 2014-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Differential Market Analysis 2018 - Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ...
  
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• How Waymo, rivals compare in the race for robotaxis

  05-12-2018 14:40
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Emerging Technologies,Smartphone,Technology,Commercial VehiclesServices, test areas, fleet sizes at a glanceContinue reading How Waymo, rivals compare in the race for robotaxis How Waymo, rivals compare in the race for robotaxis originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo bus EV batteries get second life

  05-12-2018 14:34
  It's not just Nissan dreaming up imaginative ways of re-using EV batteries. So is Volvo Buses.
  
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• New BMW X5 M50d 2019 review

  05-12-2018 14:32
  
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  Image 1 of 13 5 Dec, 2018 1:45pmJames Brodie
  We’ve driven the new top-spec BMW X5 to see if it’s worth the premium over the rest of the rangeIn 1999, the BMW X5 set a template every premium manufacturer has since followed.
  BMW took a punt with the launch of the original X5 that a strongly road-biased SUV – then a stone largely unturned - could not only differentiate itself from boxy off-road-ready rivals such as the Land Rover Discovery and the Mercedes G-Cla
  
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• Waymo self-driving taxis in Arizona are now carrying paying passengers

  05-12-2018 14:25
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Chrysler,Emerging Technologies,Smartphone,Technology,Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,HybridRecouping its $1 billion investment, one $7 ride at a timeContinue reading Waymo self-driving taxis in Arizona are now carrying paying passengers Waymo self-driving taxis in Arizona are now carrying paying passengers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison First Drive Review | Improved, but not transformed

  05-12-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,First Drives,Truck,Off-RoadIt's still the best in the herd.Continue reading 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison First Drive Review | Improved, but not transformed 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison First Drive Review | Improved, but not transformed originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New models give some UK LCV sectors a boost

  05-12-2018 13:58
  The UK's new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew 9.6% in November to 29,035 vans and pick-ups, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• Ford starts to restore historic Detroit train station

  05-12-2018 13:43
  Ford has begun its renovation of the 105-year-old Michigan Central Station in the historic Corktown neighborhood. In revitalizing this Detroit landmark into the centerpiece of a new campus, it "seeks to shape the future of transportation".
  
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• VW’s Tesco charge point deal a breakthrough for EVs

  05-12-2018 13:41
  
  John McIlroy2018-12-05 13:00
  Charging points in supermarket carparks is a leap forward for the electric car market, says John McIlroyThe push towards electric vehicles was always going to have ‘pinch points’ to hold it back. In the early days it was technology; we’re still emerging from the era when range was the issue. In some cases, it’s production and availability; witness the lengthy waiting lists for the likes of the Jaguar I-Pace and Hyundai Kona Electric.
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• Is VR a game changer for the auto industry?

  05-12-2018 13:38
  From automotive engineering and styling to marketing and retail, Virtual Reality (VR) continues to surprise and delight. Forget glossy brochures and the pantomime of buying a new car. Game software and wearable technology is changing the way we shop. Consumers in shopping centres or sitting at home can now visualise their next yet-to-launched car in any configuration using a VR headset.To learn more, we caught up with Joseph Artgole, associate marketing director, ZeroLight, a specialist in 3D vi
  
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• UK car market down 3% in November

  05-12-2018 13:28
  Data from the SMMT shows that the UK new car market fell back a modest 3% in November against last year's pace.
  
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• Ford CEO discounts job-cut report, promises more news this week

  05-12-2018 13:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jim Hackett downplayed a report that the automaker may cut 25,000 jobs and said he'll have more news to share later this week.
  
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• Waymo's first commercial robotaxi service launches in Phoenix today

  05-12-2018 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google's autonomous driving affiliate Waymo began offering commercial service with its self-driving Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans. The service is called Waymo One.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover weakness drives owner Tata Motors deeper into junk rating

  05-12-2018 12:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  SandP Global Ratings lowered the credit rating of Tata Motors and its Jaguar Land Rover unit deeper into junk, citing weaker-than-expected profitability at JLR.
  
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• Trump soothes German automakers over tariffs

  05-12-2018 12:37
  President Trump has reassured German auto executives he had no immediate plans to impose tariffs on their cars, a US media report said.
  
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• GM CEO Mary Barra to face pressure as she meets with U.S. lawmakers on cutbacks

  05-12-2018 12:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Even in a hyper-polarized Washington, there's been one area of consensus lately on Capitol Hill: anger at General Motors and its CEO, Mary Barra. She will face that ire during two days of meetings this week.
  
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• Metal matrix composites deliver claimed 40% weight saving for electric motor rotors

  05-12-2018 12:21
  Engineers seeking to significantly improve the efficiency and performance of electric motors could benefit from using aluminium matrix composites (AMCs), according to research from the Innovate UK Make it Lighter with Less R&D competition.
  
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• How Carlos Ghosn may have hidden $70 million from Nissan

  05-12-2018 12:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn had near-total say over how much he was paid, which may have led to his arrest for alleged financial misconduct.
  
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• Hands-On Tech - Skoda Kodiaq

  05-12-2018 12:12
  This month in our Hands-On-Tech (HOT) reporting series, we put the Skoda Connect system to the test. 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. Skoda's J-segment crossover impresses with a stylish design and responsive features.
  
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