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• Tesla predicts profit in every 2019 quarter despite vanishing tax credits

  30-01-2019 22:59
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricTesla Inc eked out a small quarterly profit on Wednesday and predicted it would be profitable in the first quarter, but acknowledged that the erosion of a federal tax credit in 2019 would cut into sales of its vehicles, disappointing investors.The electric car maker reported a smaller fourth-quarter profit compared with the previous three months and said Model 3 production volume in California should reach 7,000 units per week by the end of the year.The company sa
  
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• Musk: After Q4 profit, Tesla to be in the black every quarter in ‘19

  30-01-2019 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  One week after he indicated the “road ahead is very difficult” for Tesla, CEO Elon Musk seemed to place the electric-car maker on firmer footing. Tesla said it enjoyed its second consecutive profitable quarter during the final three months of 2018.
  
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• Cold, shutdown hinder Jan. sales

  30-01-2019 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  New U.S. light-vehicle sales are expected to be little changed in January from the start of 2018, though the record cold sweeping through the Midwest makes a decline more probable.
  
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• Uber is offering free rides to fans after the Super Bowl

  30-01-2019 22:00
  
  Filed under:TechnologyThere is a catchContinue reading Uber is offering free rides to fans after the Super Bowl Uber is offering free rides to fans after the Super Bowl originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Ford Mustang funny car marks the first full redesign in a decade

  30-01-2019 21:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ford,Coupe,Performance,RacingIt can do zero to 330 mph in less than four secondsContinue reading 2019 Ford Mustang funny car marks the first full redesign in a decade2019 Ford Mustang funny car marks the first full redesign in a decadeoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Canada lawmakers want to question GM CEO Mary Barra

  30-01-2019 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canada's House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology will ask Mary Barra to “come before committee and explain General Motors' future and continued commitment to the Canadian automotive and manufacturing industry in Canada.”
  
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• Second Apple worker faces charges of stealing AV secrets for Chinese company

  30-01-2019 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  According to a complaint filed in federal court, the company discovered that Jizhong Chen had taken photographs inside a secret work space and had downloaded 2,000 files.
  
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• There is going to be a Hot Wheels live action movie

  30-01-2019 20:35
  
  Filed under:Toys/GamesMattel and Warner Bros. have the film in the works.Continue reading There is going to be a Hot Wheels live action movie There is going to be a Hot Wheels live action movie originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus to produce 100 Flare Yellow LC 500 coupes

  30-01-2019 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lexus will show a Flare Yellow LC 500 at next week's Chicago Auto Show, and will offer 100 of the lemon-colored coupes for sale through its dealerships this year.
  
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• Gentex Q4 net income down 19% on vehicle production concerns

  30-01-2019 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  The mirror supplier said it reported a decline in fourth-quarter profits and revenue, driven by plant shutdowns and changes to production schedules at automakers and other automotive customers.
  
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• Ford adding overtime Ranger production as first-month sales hit 1,200

  30-01-2019 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kumar Galhotra, Ford's president of North America, said more than 300,000 hand-raisers have indicated they'd like to purchase the vehicle.
  
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• Land Rover cancels the 577-hp Range Rover SV Coupe

  30-01-2019 19:00
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,SUV,Luxury,SpecialtyJLR profitability suspected to be a causeContinue reading Land Rover cancels the 577-hp Range Rover SV Coupe Land Rover cancels the 577-hp Range Rover SV Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The all-women Acura NSX team previews a way forward for racing

  30-01-2019 18:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Acura,Coupe,RacingJackie Heinricher assembles women who can win — and the money to make it happen.Continue reading The all-women Acura NSX team previews a way forward for racing The all-women Acura NSX team previews a way forward for racing originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Skoda Karoq Sportline 2019 review

  30-01-2019 18:29
  
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  Image 1 of 10 30 Jan, 2019 5:30pmHugo Griffiths
  Is the new Skoda Karoq Sportline just a warm Karoq or a fully fledged miniature Kodiaq vRS? Look towards the top of the Skoda Karoq range and you’ll be presented with two distinct options. For those after the rugged, go-anywhere family SUV there’s the Karoq Scout, while buyers wanting vRS-style trimmings in a sensible package, there’s the new Sportline. 
  The Karoq Sportline follows in the footsteps of the larger
  
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• Ally's originations rise on used vehicles, fall on new

  30-01-2019 18:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ally Financial's used-vehicle originations continued to grow in the fourth quarter, driven in part by loans to Carvana, DriveTime and CarMax customers, while total auto originations fell.
  
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• Mercedes researches AV trust with cooperative car

  30-01-2019 18:04
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz said it was researching people's informed trust of autonomous vehicles with the help of a cooperative car.
  
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• UAW increases pressure on GM to save U.S. plants

  30-01-2019 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The UAW is increasing its efforts to pressure General Motors not to end production at four U.S. plants in 2019.
  
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• Ford claims this is the largest metal 3D-printed functional auto part in history

  30-01-2019 17:30
  
  Filed under:Videos,Ford,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Truck,Performance,SpecialtySpecially made for Ken Block's HoonitruckContinue reading Ford claims this is the largest metal 3D-printed functional auto part in history Ford claims this is the largest metal 3D-printed functional auto part in history originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• British sports car builder Ginetta announces 600-horsepower supercar

  30-01-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Coupe,Lightweight,SupercarsIt doesn't even have a name yet.Continue reading British sports car builder Ginetta announces 600-horsepower supercar British sports car builder Ginetta announces 600-horsepower supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 spied looking like a quick, boxy SUV

  30-01-2019 16:25
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceThe performance version of Merc's newest crossover shows its face.Continue reading 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 spied looking like a quick, boxy SUV 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 spied looking like a quick, boxy SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 10:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Novares acquires 100% of China JV, relocates factory

  30-01-2019 16:08
  Novares Group has acquired all of its joint venture (JV) company in Wuhan, China, buying the final 30% stake from JV partner Yazhong via its Chinese subsidiary Noveastern.
  
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• Will Great Wall sell a million Haval SUVs in 2019?

  30-01-2019 15:50
  As buyers in China began to move away from SUVs during 2018, Great Wall Motor's Haval division, which sells 12 such models, began to suffer more than most. GWM is not only unruffled by the ongoing sales slide, it is ploughing on with investments in multiple future models.
  
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• JF Kia Optima still strong as future JL3 model nears

  30-01-2019 15:41
  Non-premium makes tend not to be successful in Europe's D segment. Tell that to Volkswagen and Skoda: even with the WLTP crash, Passat sales were down by just 3.3% in Germany last year, while the Octavia and Superb sell in significant volume. To a lesser extent, Kia quietly chips away in this size class, the Optima having a far stronger following than the parent company's rival i40.
  
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• Lexus puts that vivid yellow LC500 concept into limited production

  30-01-2019 15:35
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Lexus,Coupe,Luxury,Performance100 Inspiration Series cars will be dressed in Flare Yellow.Continue reading Lexus puts that vivid yellow LC500 concept into limited production Lexus puts that vivid yellow LC500 concept into limited production originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lotus and Williams Advanced Engineering in strategic technical partnership - Automotive Testing Technology International

  30-01-2019 15:17 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Lotus and Williams Advanced Engineering in strategic technical partnership  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalThe newly announced partnership will see the companies share research and development into advanced propulsion technologies. The combined capabilities ...
  
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• Swedish car makers in technical partnership - Automotive Testing Technology International

  30-01-2019 15:14 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Swedish car makers in technical partnership  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalCar manufacturers NEVS and Koenigsegg are to develop parallel vehicle models in slightly higher volumes. The partnership will focus on electrification and the ...
  
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• Tesla Model S and Model X get new naming scheme and lower prices

  30-01-2019 15:13
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Green Driving,Crossover,Sedan,SUV,Electric,LuxuryThe trim structure falls in line with that of the Model 3.Continue reading Tesla Model S and Model X get new naming scheme and lower prices Tesla Model S and Model X get new naming scheme and lower prices originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:13:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• "Considerable work" still needed ahead of Brexit - FTA

  30-01-2019 15:09
  Britain's Freight Transport Association (FTA) has questioned whether the government's projected spend of GBP29m (US$38m) to implement Operation Brock has been made available in time ahead of the UK's exit from the European Union on 29 March.
  
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• New Fiat 500X S-Design brings a style boost

  30-01-2019 15:08
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-01-30 14:10
  The Fiat 500X S-Design styling pack adds a host of black exterior trim, an exclusive interior and copper-coloured badgingFiat has announced a new S-Design trim level for the 500X. The styling package sits in the middle of the 500X range, adding black trim, exclusive badging and a fresh interior to the 500X City Cross. Available to order now, the new 500X S-Design is priced from £20,495.
  On the outside the Fiat 500X S-Design gets 17-inch alloy wheels finished
  
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• New flagship Renault ZOE S Edition added to range

  30-01-2019 14:53
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-01-30 13:50
  Renault has introduced a new flagship S Edition model to its all-electric ZOE line-up, with more equipment and added technologyRenault has updated its all-electric ZOE line-up, adding a new flagship model called the S Edition. Priced from £19,270 (including the government’s £3,500 plug-in car grant), the new trim level replaces the ZOE Signature Nav as the range-topper, adding more standard equipment for a lower price.
  The new Renault ZOE S Editio
  
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• Ginetta is building a 600bhp supercar!

  30-01-2019 14:53
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-01-30 15:50
  Ginetta’s road-car division has a new project with an all-new 600bhp-plus, carbonfibre-bodied supercarGinetta has announced it will build an all-new supercar. Due to be revealed later this year, the machine will have a carbon fibre tub chassis, a full carbon fibre body, a 600bhp-plus all-aluminium V8 engine (designed and built in-house), a sequential gearbox and functional aerodynamics.
  This new supercar is Ginetta’s latest attempt at a new road car sin
  
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• French Automotive Supply Chain and Logistics Outfit Supports Freight Forwarding Effort - The Handy Shipping Guide

  30-01-2019 14:36 via handyshippingguide.com
  French Automotive Supply Chain and Logistics Outfit Supports Freight Forwarding Effort  The Handy Shipping GuideNETHERLANDS – GEFCO, which provides a range of complex supply chain services particularly in the field of automotive logistics, has announced the launch ...
  
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• Koenigsegg super cars team with Saab successor NEVS to go electric

  30-01-2019 14:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Saab,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Electric,SupercarsThe plan is to 'develop a product for new and untapped segments'Continue reading Koenigsegg super cars team with Saab successor NEVS to go electric Koenigsegg super cars team with Saab successor NEVS to go electric originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ‘Renault dealers must deliver on the new Clio’s promise’

  30-01-2019 14:15
  
  Steve Fowler2019-01-30 13:15
  Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Renault's dealer network needs to step up for the all-new Renault Clio to be a true successIt's been an interesting few years for Renault. After a fairly brutal culling of its model range, it has built a new line-up around a range of competitive SUVs backed up by old favourites the Clio and Megane, while following Alliance partner Nissan on an EV path. Big Renaults are a thing of the past – for us at least – as is an at
  
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• Ghosn's first jail interview: I was the victim of 'plot and treason'

  30-01-2019 14:15
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultNissan execs dead-set against closer Renault ties were bent on 'getting rid of me'Continue reading Ghosn's first jail interview: I was the victim of 'plot and treason' Ghosn's first jail interview: I was the victim of 'plot and treason' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Evergrande acquires EV battery maker Cenat

  30-01-2019 14:03
  China's Evergrande Group continued to expand into the automotive industry with the acquisition of Shanghai-based electric vehicle battery manufacturer Cenat New Energy Company, a Sino-Japanese lithium-ion battery joint venture.
  
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• Lexus F performance SUV could be in the works

  30-01-2019 14:00
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Lexus,Toyota,SUV,Future,PerformanceWhether it's on- or off-road performance is TBD.Continue reading Lexus F performance SUV could be in the works Lexus F performance SUV could be in the works originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• RHA urges UK MPs to strike Brexit deal with EU

  30-01-2019 13:46
  Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on members of the UK Parliament to avoid what it terms as the "disaster of a cliff edge Brexit."
  
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• VW was 2018's top-selling automaker — but

  30-01-2019 13:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Mitsubishi,Nissan,Toyota,VolkswagenWhen just counting light vehicles, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi is tops.Continue reading VW was 2018's top-selling automaker — but VW was 2018's top-selling automaker — but originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 07:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Global Automotive Elastomers Market to 2023 - Escalating Usage of Electric & Electric Hybrid Vehicles is Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  30-01-2019 13:33 via businesswire.com
  The Global Automotive Elastomers Market to 2023 - Escalating Usage of Electric & Electric Hybrid Vehicles is Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Automotive Elastomers Market by Product for Tire and Non-Tire applications by Region - Global Industry Perspective, ...
  
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• 2020 Toyota Yaris hatchback could return as a Mazda2 clone

  30-01-2019 13:30
  
  Filed under:New York Auto Show,Mazda,Toyota,HatchbackMove would copy the formula for the Yaris sedan.Continue reading 2020 Toyota Yaris hatchback could return as a Mazda2 clone 2020 Toyota Yaris hatchback could return as a Mazda2 clone originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 07:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai planning 1,500 job cuts in China

  30-01-2019 13:22
  Hyundai Motor plans to cut 1,500 jobs at its Beijing Hyundai vehicle manufacturing joint venture in response to weak local demand, according to local media reports citing Reuters.
  
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• MISRA and AUTOSAR C++ coding guidelines integrated - Automotive Testing Technology International

  30-01-2019 13:03 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  MISRA and AUTOSAR C++ coding guidelines integrated  Automotive Testing Technology InternationalTwo world-leading consortiums in coding guidelines, MISRA and AUTOSAR, have today announced that their industry standard for best practice in C++ will be ...
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG A 35 2023 facelift review - pictures

  30-01-2019 12:45
  Pictures of the facelifted Mercedes-AMG A 35
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG A 35 2023 facelift review

  30-01-2019 12:45
  The A 35 is still one of the most refined hot hatches you can buy, but its new facelift isn’t a particularly thorough one
  
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• Ford made history with largest metal 3D printed automotive part for Ken Block's Hoonitruck - 3ders.org

  30-01-2019 12:21 via 3ders.org
  Ford made history with largest metal 3D printed automotive part for Ken Block's Hoonitruck  3ders.orgFord is claiming a record for the largest 3D-printed metal part for a working vehicle in automotive history. That vehicle is Ken Block's.
  
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• Ford Blanquefort future in limbo

  30-01-2019 12:15
  Ford says it "acknowledges" the French competition authority's refusal to approve its plans for its transmission plant at Blanquefort near Bordeaux.
  
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• Mitsubishi boosts 2018 sales 18%

  30-01-2019 11:55
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) said calendar year 2018 sales volume rose 18% to 1,218,897 units.
  
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• Toray opens Automotive Centre Europe in Munich

  30-01-2019 11:45
  Toray Industries has opened its Automotive Centre Europe (AMCEU), in Munich.
  
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• Nissan Motor CEO to talk with new Renault chairman

  30-01-2019 11:33
  Nissan Motor chief executive Hiroto Saikawa is aiming to hold his first face to face discussion with new Renault chairman Jean-Dominique Senard on the sidelines of an alliance meeting in the Netherlands on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing NHK.
  
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