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• eBay find | 1995 Chevy Tahoe Two-Door with 46,697 miles

  07-05-2019 23:30
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Auctions,Automotive History,SUVIt's green, clean and totally cool.Continue reading eBay find | 1995 Chevy Tahoe Two-Door with 46,697 miles eBay find | 1995 Chevy Tahoe Two-Door with 46,697 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 17:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Audi RS Q3 spy shots give us our first look at the hot crossover

  07-05-2019 23:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Audi,Crossover,Luxury,PerformanceWe hope it gets the five-cylinder engine.Continue reading 2020 Audi RS Q3 spy shots give us our first look at the hot crossover 2020 Audi RS Q3 spy shots give us our first look at the hot crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lyft’s first report since IPO shows strong growth, huge loss

  07-05-2019 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lyft's quarterly report suggests intense competition with Uber in the ride-hailing market will continue. Lyft projected a loss before interest, taxes and other expenses of as much as $1.18 billion for 2019.
  
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• Ford expanding medical shuttle service nationwide

  07-05-2019 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford said its GoRide Health service had 95 percent on-time rate with average wait times of between 10-20 minutes through the first quarter.
  
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• Google's Android Auto gets new look

  07-05-2019 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Google's freshened Android Auto system will have a dark background color combined with crisp accent colors.
  
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• Google Assistant driving mode announced at Google I/O

  07-05-2019 21:49
  
  Filed under:Infotainment,Smartphone,TechnologyIt's a new and improved Android Auto, but exclusively for your phone.Continue reading Google Assistant driving mode announced at Google I/O Google Assistant driving mode announced at Google I/O originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 15:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford misstated mileage on 2019 Ranger, other vehicles, lawsuit says

  07-05-2019 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  The automaker last month disclosed it's under criminal investigation over its emissions certification process.
  
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• End-To-End Additive Manufacturing For The Full Automotive Lifecycle - Forbes

  07-05-2019 21:44 via forbes.com
  End-To-End Additive Manufacturing For The Full Automotive Lifecycle  ForbesDigital design can enhance lifetime optimization for automotive parts by enabling their production through both traditional and additive manufacturing processes.
  
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• Adient restructures after $149 million quarterly net loss

  07-05-2019 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  The money-losing supplier said its four-year restructuring plan will emphasize a flatter, more geographical organization.
  
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• Jeep lands seasoned leader amid global expansion

  07-05-2019 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jeep is a titan in the U.S., but there's plenty of room for growth in other markets. Its new boss, Christian Meunier, will bring his vast global experience from Ford, Land Rover, Nissan and Infiniti at a time when the SUV brand is expanding its footprint overseas.
  
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• Engine block heater issues force GM to recall 324,226 diesel heavy duty trucks

  07-05-2019 21:03
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Chevrolet,GM,GMC,TruckA short-circuit could lead to fire.Continue reading Engine block heater issues force GM to recall 324,226 diesel heavy duty trucks Engine block heater issues force GM to recall 324,226 diesel heavy duty trucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 15:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche Taycan shows differentiation with the Porsche family in new spy shots

  07-05-2019 20:55
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Porsche,Sedan,Electric,FutureThe headlights are the defining feature.Continue reading Porsche Taycan shows differentiation with the Porsche family in new spy shots Porsche Taycan shows differentiation with the Porsche family in new spy shots originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 14:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• High school design students sketch out FCA's 'ultimate status vehicle'

  07-05-2019 20:36
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Alfa Romeo,Maserati,Coupe,Future,SupercarsThe 2019 Drive for Design contest selected three winning ideas.Continue reading High school design students sketch out FCA's 'ultimate status vehicle' High school design students sketch out FCA's 'ultimate status vehicle' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 14:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Linux Foundation's Open Source Automotive Software Project Takes Off - Xconomy

  07-05-2019 19:52 via xconomy.com
  Linux Foundation's Open Source Automotive Software Project Takes Off  XconomyWhen we last covered the Linux Foundation's Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) project—a collaborative, cross-industry, nonprofit effort to develop a common, ...
  
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• Prototype Subaru Impreza 22B emerges from obscurity

  07-05-2019 19:37
  
  Filed under:Etc.,SubaruIt's one of three prototypes and one of 424 22B's.Continue reading Prototype Subaru Impreza 22B emerges from obscurity Prototype Subaru Impreza 22B emerges from obscurity originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 13:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 BMW M3 spied all around and underneath

  07-05-2019 19:24
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceWe catch the M3 on a car hauler.Continue reading 2020 BMW M3 spied all around and underneath 2020 BMW M3 spied all around and underneath originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 13:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta Indy

  07-05-2019 18:17
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive HistoryRare? Yes. Valuable? Not so much.Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta Indy Junkyard Gem: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta Indy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 12:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Patent Trends Study Part Five: Automotive Industry - IPWatchdog.com

  07-05-2019 18:15 via ipwatchdog.com
  Patent Trends Study Part Five: Automotive Industry  IPWatchdog.comYesterday, we discussed patent trends in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. Today, we turn to the automotive industry, which is a large part of the U.S. ...
  
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• Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life vs Citroen Berlingo XL

  07-05-2019 17:59
  
  2019-05-08 13:10
  Can the new Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life knock the Citroen Berlingo XL off the top step of the MPV podium?SUVs tend to steal the limelight for buyers wanting flexible transport, because they combine usability with a trendy image. But what if you need maximum practicality on a budget?
  We’re talking about seven-seaters that can accommodate a large family in an affordable package delivering decent efficiency and comfort. A van-based MPV fits these criteria and there are new one
  
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• GM's Cruise self-driving unit gets $1.15 billion from T. Rowe Price, SoftBank

  07-05-2019 17:50
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousNow worth $19 billion as it pushes to build autonomous vehicles by year's end.Continue reading GM's Cruise self-driving unit gets $1.15 billion from T. Rowe Price, SoftBank GM's Cruise self-driving unit gets $1.15 billion from T. Rowe Price, SoftBank originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 11:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo's 'American car' gets a UK visa

  07-05-2019 17:45
  This new S60 may well be the first Volvo Car made in the United States (but not in North America as there once was a CKD kit assembly operation in Canada) but you'd be hard pushed to find any evidence anywhere an owner might look.
  
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• Michigan city really, really wants its unconstitutional tire chalking back

  07-05-2019 17:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car NewsSo sad: Saginaw says ruling is causing cities to abandon parking enforcementContinue reading Michigan city really, really wants its unconstitutional tire chalking back Michigan city really, really wants its unconstitutional tire chalking back originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• All-new Mercedes EQC Mk2 spied for first time

  07-05-2019 17:10
  The next Mercedes EQC SUV will move to bespoke EV platform and we’ve already caught it testing
  
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• All-new Mercedes EQC Mk2 gets the AMG treatment in new spy shots

  07-05-2019 17:10
  
  The next Mercedes EQC SUV will move to a bespoke EV platform and is probably going to arrive in 2025
  
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• Automotive Load Bodies Market Set to Witness Adamant Growth and Forecast 2019-2025: Fitzgeralds Vehicle Works, Sliding Systems, Kögel Trailer, SA Truck Bodies, Fahrzeugwerk Bernard Krone, Godwin Manufacturing, JC Payne (UK) Limited, Mungi Group, M &a

  07-05-2019 17:00 via marketresearchupdates.com
  Automotive Load Bodies Market Set to Witness Adamant Growth and Forecast 2019-2025: Fitzgeralds Vehicle Works, Sliding Systems, Kögel Trailer, SA Truck Bodies, Fahrzeugwerk Bernard Krone, Godwin Manufacturing, JC Payne (UK) Limited, Mungi Group, M & P Bodies, Royal Truck Bodies  Market Research Updates“Global Automotive Load Bodies market report studies historical factors and market influencers, key strategies that helped the market to grow as well as, the ...
  
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• Infiniti chief Meunier hops into Jeep command

  07-05-2019 16:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Christian Meunier, after only four months in the top spot at Infiniti, has been recruited to become global president of Jeep, Fiat Chrysler said. Meunier, 51, a former executive with Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Ford and Land Rover in North America and Europe, fills a critical post at one of the hottest automotive brands that has been empty in recent months.
  
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• Gaps Emerge In Automotive Test - SemiEngineering

  07-05-2019 16:51 via semiengineering.com
  Gaps Emerge In Automotive Test  SemiEngineeringReliability requires different parts to work in sync, and much more time-consuming testing and simulation.
  
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• Jeep and Ram diesel owners get $3,075 in lawsuit settlement

  07-05-2019 16:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Jeep,RAM,SUV,Truck,DieselJudge approves $800 million from FCA in diesel emissions suit.Continue reading Jeep and Ram diesel owners get $3,075 in lawsuit settlement Jeep and Ram diesel owners get $3,075 in lawsuit settlement originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mel Dawson steps down as ALD Automotive MD - FleetNews

  07-05-2019 16:36 via fleetnews.co.uk
  Mel Dawson steps down as ALD Automotive MD  FleetNewsALD Automotive UK has announced that Mel Dawson is stepping down, with Tim Laver named the leasing company's new managing director.
  
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• West European car market slips in April

  07-05-2019 16:34
  West European car registrations fell 1% year-on-year (YoY) in April according to data released by LMC Automotive. However, the annualised selling rate rose slightly, to 14.3m units a year from 14.1m units a year in March.
  
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• Florida woman pulls gator from pants during traffic stop

  07-05-2019 16:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car NewsYoga pants, to be precise.Continue reading Florida woman pulls gator from pants during traffic stop Florida woman pulls gator from pants during traffic stop originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 10:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM Cruise gets $1.15B investment amid robotaxi plans

  07-05-2019 16:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  General Motors' autonomous vehicle unit is taking on new investors and gaining value as it works toward launching a self-driving taxi service by the end of the year.
  
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• McLaren GT teased again, this time with a reveal date

  07-05-2019 16:10
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,SupercarsOur first look at it without camouflage.Continue reading McLaren GT teased again, this time with a reveal date McLaren GT teased again, this time with a reveal date originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 10:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• We've found another great deal on an OBD2 scanner for the next 4 hours

  07-05-2019 16:00
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,SupercarsWe love finding great deals on OBD2 scanners and at less than $25 this one definitely fits the mold. It features a bright screen, built-in speakers, and even offers a one year warranty.Continue reading We've found another great deal on an OBD2 scanner for the next 4 hours We've found another great deal on an OBD2 scanner for the next 4 hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&
  
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• UK LCV sales grow in April

  07-05-2019 15:37
  Unlike passenger car sales, which declined 4.1% last month, UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) grew 4.7% in April, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• Porsche to pay $600 million fine over diesel cheating

  07-05-2019 15:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,DieselLatest in a volley of fines over VW Group's Dieselgate scandal.Continue reading Porsche to pay $600 million fine over diesel cheating Porsche to pay $600 million fine over diesel cheating originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 09:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Luxury-car side mirrors targeted by Manhattan thieves

  07-05-2019 15:05
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,LuxuryNineteen high-tech mirrors have been swiped.Continue reading Luxury-car side mirrors targeted by Manhattan thieves Luxury-car side mirrors targeted by Manhattan thieves originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 09:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• One in six speeding fines cancelled

  07-05-2019 14:52
  
  During the 2020-21 financial year, 17 per cent of speeding fines issued in England and Wales ended up being cancelled
  
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• Exclusive: more than 280,000 speeding fines cancelled in 2021

  07-05-2019 14:52
  Over one in seven speeding tickets were cancelled in 2021, with administrative errors and stolen vehicles among the most common reasons
  
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• Police cancel up to 62 per cent of speeding tickets

  07-05-2019 14:42
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-05-07 13:52
  Home Office reveal one police force cancelled over three fifths of speeding tickets issued in a year, while another upheld 98.7 per centNew figures how shown significant differences between how likely police are to cancel speeding tickets across the UK.
  The Home Office data shows City of London Police cancelled 62.62 per cent of the speeding tickets it issued in the 201/18 financial year.
  • UK speed cameras explained 
  Cambridgeshire police cancelled the n
  
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• Feds investigate whether Mazda CX-9 side airbags can inadvertently deploy

  07-05-2019 14:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Safety,Crossover,SUVTwo owners said they went off for no reason while driving.Continue reading Feds investigate whether Mazda CX-9 side airbags can inadvertently deploy Feds investigate whether Mazda CX-9 side airbags can inadvertently deploy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 08:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo Cars introduces six months' paid parental leave for EMEA region

  07-05-2019 14:35
  Geely's Volvo Cars has launched a paid gender-neutral parental leave policy for all sales company employees in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa), offering six months of leave with 80% pay.
  
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• Autoliv appoints Frithjof Oldorff as Europe president

  07-05-2019 14:35
  Autoliv has appointed Frithjof Oldorff as president of its Europe division and member of the executive management team.
  
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• PSA and Orleans University rewew OpenLab contract

  07-05-2019 14:35
  PSA and the University of Orléans have renewed the OpenLab Energetics contract for four years.
  
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• Porsche will pay $599 million fine over diesel affair

  07-05-2019 14:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  German prosecutors said Porsche's development department had neglected its legal obligations, which ultimately led to the sale of diesel cars that did not comply with emissions rules.
  
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• Taiwan sales flat in April

  07-05-2019 14:21
  New vehicle sales in Taiwan were just slightly higher at 34,680 units in April compared with 34,458 units in the same month of last year, according to local reports citing registration data compiled by Taiwan's Directorate of Highways.
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 leaked on firm’s configurator

  07-05-2019 14:21
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-05-07 15:20
  The range-topping Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 will sit above the recently-released CLA 35 with up to 416bhpThe upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 has been leaked on the firm’s German configurator site ahead of its release. It will act as the CLA’s flagship model when it reaches the UK market in the summer, sitting above the recently-released CLA 35, with a more aggressive body kit, a revised drivetrain and more power.
  From what we can see from this single, rear-facin
  
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• Mercedes prepping a GLE 580 with the GLS' 483-hp mild-hybrid V8?

  07-05-2019 14:20
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,SUV,Future,Luxury,PerformanceModel could slot in above the GLE 53 as a stair step to GLE 63.Continue reading Mercedes prepping a GLE 580 with the GLS' 483-hp mild-hybrid V8? Mercedes prepping a GLE 580 with the GLS' 483-hp mild-hybrid V8? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 May 2019 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Import sales in South Korea fall sharply again in April

  07-05-2019 13:52
  Sales of imported light passenger vehicles in South Korea continued to fall sharply in April, by almost 30% to 18,219 units from 25,923 units a year earlier, according to member data released by the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA).
  
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• Incredible Growth of Automotive Recognition System Market Opportunity Assessments 2019-2025| CogniVue, EyeSight Technologies, Intel, Qualcomm, Gestsure Technologies, Microsoft, SoftKinetic, Elliptic Laboratories, Harman International, Visteon Corporation

  07-05-2019 13:46 via marketresearchupdates.com
  Incredible Growth of Automotive Recognition System Market Opportunity Assessments 2019-2025| CogniVue, EyeSight Technologies, Intel, Qualcomm, Gestsure Technologies, Microsoft, SoftKinetic, Elliptic Laboratories, Harman International, Visteon Corporation etc  Market Research UpdatesIndustrial Growth Forecast Report Automotive Recognition System Market 2019-2025: The Global Automotive Recognition System Market Report provides ...
  
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