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• U.S. appeals court preserves $210M Hyundai-Kia fuel economy class settlement

  06-06-2019 23:10
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Hyundai,Kia,Fuel EfficiencySome owners of 2011-13 models had objected to 'sweetheart deal'Continue reading U.S. appeals court preserves $210M Hyundai-Kia fuel economy class settlement U.S. appeals court preserves $210M Hyundai-Kia fuel economy class settlement originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Possible full-size Ford Bronco mule based on short F-150 Raptor bones spied

  06-06-2019 22:05
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,TruckWe have questions, but the possibilities are awesome.Continue reading Possible full-size Ford Bronco mule based on short F-150 Raptor bones spied Possible full-size Ford Bronco mule based on short F-150 Raptor bones spied originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford F-150 runt Raptor spied — is it a full-size Bronco mule?

  06-06-2019 22:05
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,TruckWe have questions, and the possibilities are awesome.Continue reading Ford F-150 runt Raptor spied — is it a full-size Bronco mule? Ford F-150 runt Raptor spied — is it a full-size Bronco mule? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• India to order taxi aggregators like Uber, Ola to go electric

  06-06-2019 20:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Electric40% by April 2026 is the plan.Continue reading India to order taxi aggregators like Uber, Ola to go electric India to order taxi aggregators like Uber, Ola to go electric originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Polestar 1 inches closer to production as new Chinese factory nears completion

  06-06-2019 20:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Volvo,Green Culture,Coupe,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceCheck out new photos of recently built Polestar 1 models.Continue reading 2020 Polestar 1 inches closer to production as new Chinese factory nears completion 2020 Polestar 1 inches closer to production as new Chinese factory nears completion originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW's Electrify America to build more EV chargers at Walmart stores

  06-06-2019 20:15
  
  Filed under:Green"What Walmart offers is the heartland of America."Continue reading VW's Electrify America to build more EV chargers at Walmart stores VW's Electrify America to build more EV chargers at Walmart stores originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Facelifted Renault Koleos announced with new diesel engines

  06-06-2019 20:14
  Renault has unveiled a facelifted version of its Koleos SUV.
  
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• Mazda's Skyactiv-X power and efficiency ratings released in Europe

  06-06-2019 19:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Mazda,Fuel Efficiency,Hatchback,SedanUnfortunately, we still don't know when it'll come to America.Continue reading Mazda's Skyactiv-X power and efficiency ratings released in Europe Mazda's Skyactiv-X power and efficiency ratings released in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA's U.S. sales chief sues company for wrongful retaliation

  06-06-2019 19:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Read This,Chrysler,Dodge,Fiat,Jeep,RAMAlleges FCA shorted him nearly $1.8M for cooperating with investigators.Continue reading FCA's U.S. sales chief sues company for wrongful retaliation FCA's U.S. sales chief sues company for wrongful retaliation originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Torque boost makes Mazda MX-5 even more desirable

  06-06-2019 19:06
  The MX-5 is now four years old but Mazda hasn't yet felt the need to refresh the looks. The engine line-up though, has been altered with both 1.5- and 2.0-litre engines gaining power and torque as well as compliancy with the Euro 6d Temp emissions standard.
  
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• Groupe PSA future model plans - DS

  06-06-2019 19:04
  DS Automobiles remains a troubled division of Groupe PSA. Sales have slid to minimal levels in China and in May were only 4,192 for all of Europe. Things might be about to improve though, with the 7 Crossback starting to find relative favour in EU countries and deliveries of the 3 Crossback commencing. But what to do about China?
  
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• Groupe PSA future model plans - Citroen

  06-06-2019 19:02
  For a long time, Citroën was in trouble in many European markets. No longer. Its French market sales in particular are surging, which will come as a relief to parent firm Groupe PSA. In common with DS and Peugeot though, things are not so good in China.
  
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• BAC bringing new-and-improved Mono to Goodwood Festival of Speed

  06-06-2019 19:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Lightweight,PerformanceA teaser shows a similar profile .Continue reading BAC bringing new-and-improved Mono to Goodwood Festival of Speed BAC bringing new-and-improved Mono to Goodwood Festival of Speed originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM says its electric pickup truck is 'in development'

  06-06-2019 18:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Chevrolet,GMC,Green Culture,Green Driving,Truck,Electric,FuturePresident Mark Reuss reiterates the company's plans for an electric pickup.Continue reading GM says its electric pickup truck is 'in development' GM says its electric pickup truck is 'in development' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Second Drive Review | A standout in a sea of wonders

  06-06-2019 18:20
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Convertible,Coupe,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceMercedes' new turbo inline-six is like nothing else on the road.Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Second Drive Review | A standout in a sea of wonders 2019 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Second Drive Review | A standout in a sea of wonders originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mulgari ICON03 launched: a tuned version of the M240i

  06-06-2019 17:55
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-06-06 17:00
  British tuning company Mulgari pays homage to BMW’s back catalogue of ‘M’ models, with a specially modified version of the M240i coupeThe Berkshire-based tuning company, Mulgari, has launched a modified version of the BMW M240i, designed to honour the German brand’s past performance models. Revisions include heavily modified bodywork, updated suspension, a tweaked interior and a tuned version of BMW’s 3.0-litre engine. Production is li
  
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• 2019 Chevy Blazer RS AWD Review | Lots of style, not value

  06-06-2019 17:50
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Chevrolet,New Car Reviews,CrossoverIt's an average crossover with a bold wrapper.Continue reading 2019 Chevy Blazer RS AWD Review | Lots of style, not value 2019 Chevy Blazer RS AWD Review | Lots of style, not value originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus One online car subscription service launched

  06-06-2019 17:12
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-06-06 16:50
  Lexus One allows drivers to subscribe on a monthly basis with the option to change cars or end their subscription every four weeksLexus has launched a subscription service where drivers can access one of the brand’s hybrid models in exchange for a monthly fee.
  The service, called Lexus One, allows drivers to choose a car to drive for a month, at the end of which the driver has the option to keep the car they have, choose a different model or end their s
  
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• Check out this awesome Lexus manga art with exploding cities and dragons galore

  06-06-2019 17:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Lexus,Coupe,Crossover,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceAn LC 500, ES 300 and a UX are all featured in drawings.Continue reading Check out this awesome Lexus manga art with exploding cities and dragons galore Check out this awesome Lexus manga art with exploding cities and dragons galore originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cox Automotive used car prediction only 1,000 cars away from actual result - Car Dealer Magazine

  06-06-2019 17:01 via cardealermagazine.co.uk
  Cox Automotive used car prediction only 1,000 cars away from actual result  Car Dealer MagazineTHE used car market reached 2.02 million transactions in the first quarter of 2019 – just 1,005 cars away from the Cox Automotive forecast published in February ...
  
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• 2020 Audi E-Tron Quick Spin Review | Saddle up the Trojan Horse

  06-06-2019 16:50
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Green,Audi,New Car Reviews,Crossover,SUV,Electric,LuxuryA Northern California road trip in what appears to be any Audi SUV.Continue reading 2020 Audi E-Tron Quick Spin Review | Saddle up the Trojan Horse 2020 Audi E-Tron Quick Spin Review | Saddle up the Trojan Horse originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford's closure of Bridgend engine factory 'another crushing blow' for struggling automotive sector - Professional Engineering

  06-06-2019 16:40 via imeche.org
  Ford's closure of Bridgend engine factory 'another crushing blow' for struggling automotive sector  Professional EngineeringFord's closure of its Bridgend factory will be “another crushing blow” for the automotive sector, a trade organisation has said, just days after it revealed that ...
  
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• This futuristic-looking portable air compressor pump is 15% off on Amazon

  06-06-2019 16:15
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Green,Audi,New Car Reviews,Crossover,SUV,Electric,LuxuryIt's always good to have an air compressor in your trunk. This one is an affordable, has emergency LED lighting, and looks cool to boot.Continue reading This futuristic-looking portable air compressor pump is 15% off on Amazon This futuristic-looking portable air compressor pump is 15% off on Amazon originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&nb
  
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• Ford Bridgend closure a "grotesque act of economic betrayal" - union

  06-06-2019 16:10
  The head of the UK and Ireland's largest union, Unite, branded Ford's decision to close its Bridgend engine plant a 'grotesque act of economic betrayal'.
  
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• Automotive Microcontrollers Market will Account for Revenues Worth US$ 1500 Mn by 2022-End - Wiki Times

  06-06-2019 16:06 via wikitimes.co.uk
  Automotive Microcontrollers Market will Account for Revenues Worth US$ 1500 Mn by 2022-End  Wiki TimesThe global market for automotive microcontrollers has been projected to exhibit a staggering 13.7% CAGR during 2017 to 2022, according to a latest research ...
  
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• 2019 Roush 'Old Crow' Ford Mustang GT will honor a WWII flying ace

  06-06-2019 16:01
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceThe full reveal is in July.Continue reading 2019 Roush 'Old Crow' Ford Mustang GT will honor a WWII flying ace 2019 Roush 'Old Crow' Ford Mustang GT will honor a WWII flying ace originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Disruption From IoT and Automotive Shifts Revenue Mix, Drives Consolidation in $468B Semiconductor Industry - A Recent Analysis by MarketsandMarkets™ content= - PR Newswire UK

  06-06-2019 15:52 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Disruption From IoT and Automotive Shifts Revenue Mix, Drives Consolidation in $468B Semiconductor Industry - A Recent Analysis by MarketsandMarkets™ content=  PR Newswire UKCHICAGO, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: CY) ...
  
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• Kia teases distinctive next K7, which previews the 2020 Cadenza

  06-06-2019 15:47
  
  Filed under:Kia,SedanSharper lines outside get new jewelry, nice interior gets a big screen.Continue reading Kia teases distinctive next K7, which previews the 2020 Cadenza Kia teases distinctive next K7, which previews the 2020 Cadenza originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CGT union hails FCA walk-away from Renault talks

  06-06-2019 15:46
  France's CGT union is welcoming FCA's decision to walk away from merger talks with Renault, claiming there were widely-held views such a tie-up would have been 'disastrous.'
  
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• PSA shares rise following FCA's breakup with Renault

  06-06-2019 15:30
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Chrysler,Fiat,Mitsubishi,Nissan,Citroen,Peugeot,RenaultAnalysts wonder if merger talks between FCA and PSA could be sparked.Continue reading PSA shares rise following FCA's breakup with Renault PSA shares rise following FCA's breakup with Renault originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota, Subaru developing RAV4-sized electric crossover and platform for more EVs

  06-06-2019 15:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Subaru,Toyota,Crossover,Sedan,Electric,FutureBoth makers will have a version to sell.Continue reading Toyota, Subaru developing RAV4-sized electric crossover and platform for more EVs Toyota, Subaru developing RAV4-sized electric crossover and platform for more EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford closing Bridgend engine plant in 2020

  06-06-2019 15:05
  Ford on Thursday confirmed the closure of the Bridgend engine plant in South Wales in 2020.
  
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• Ford to close engine plant in Wales; 1,700 jobs at risk

  06-06-2019 15:00
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,Ford'We will resist this closure with all our might,' Britain's biggest union says.Continue reading Ford to close engine plant in Wales; 1,700 jobs at risk Ford to close engine plant in Wales; 1,700 jobs at risk originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault-Samsung unions call for full-scale strike as talks fail

  06-06-2019 14:43
  Talks between South Korean automaker Renault-Samsung and its labour union broke down this week after they failed to reach an agreement on wages and working conditions after months of negotiations.
  
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• ZF develops pre-crash external side airbag system

  06-06-2019 14:30
  A new pre-crash safety system prototype developed by ZF uses an external side airbag deployed milliseconds before a collision. It provides an additional lateral crumple zone, which can help save lives and reduce occupant injury severity by up to 40%. To make this possible, ZF has networked the airbags to the vehicle's sensor systems and developed algorithms that are capable of determining if a crash is imminent and decide whether or not to deploy the airbag.
  
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• C8 Corvette's new teaser video expands on the last C8 Corvette teaser video

  06-06-2019 14:30
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceIt's a history lesson that introduces a new protagonist.Continue reading C8 Corvette's new teaser video expands on the last C8 Corvette teaser video C8 Corvette's new teaser video expands on the last C8 Corvette teaser video originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Blockchain in Automotive and Aerospace & Aviation Market to Reach $20.62 Billion by 2029 - PR Newswire UK

  06-06-2019 14:30 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Blockchain in Automotive and Aerospace & Aviation Market to Reach $20.62 Billion by 2029  PR Newswire UKFREMONT, California, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market intelligence report by BIS Research, titled "Blockchain in Automotive and ...
  
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• Blockchain in Automotive and Aerospace & Aviation Market to Reach $20.62 Billion by 2029 content= - PR Newswire UK

  06-06-2019 14:30 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Blockchain in Automotive and Aerospace & Aviation Market to Reach $20.62 Billion by 2029 content=  PR Newswire UKFREMONT, California, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market intelligence report by BIS Research, titled "Blockchain in Automotive and ...
  
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• VW to further invest in digitalisation projects

  06-06-2019 14:29
  Volkswagen says it will be investing up to EUR4bn (US$4.49bn) in digitalisation projects through 2023 - mainly in administration but also in production. At least 2,000 new jobs related to digitalisation are to be created.
  
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• Schaeffler develops modular systems for commercial vehicle electrification

  06-06-2019 14:25
  Schaeffler says it is paving the way for the electrification of commercial vehicles with fuel cells, a modular system, the Space Drive drive-by-wire system, and digital solutions.
  
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• NXP and Momenta to develop driver monitoring solutions

  06-06-2019 14:21
  NXP Semiconductors, the world's largest supplier of automotive semiconductors, and Momenta, a pioneer in software solutions for autonomous driving, announced a collaboration on automotive-grade Driver Monitoring Solutions (DMS).
  
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• All new electrified cars must emit noise to warn pedestrians from July

  06-06-2019 14:20
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-06-06 14:39
  New EU rules will require all new electric and hybrid vehicles to be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System from July onwardsAll new electrified vehicles will be required to feature a noise-emitting device that warns pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users to their presence.
  New EU regulations say that any four-wheeled electric or hybrid vehicles – whether private or commercial – must be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alert Sy
  
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• Import sales in South Korea fall further in May

  06-06-2019 14:19
  Sales of imported light passenger vehicles in South Korea continued to plunge in May 2019, by almost 17% to 19,548 units from 23,470 units a year earlier, according to member data released by the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA).
  
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• Toyota and Subaru to co-develop new electric car platform

  06-06-2019 14:18
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-06-06 13:17
  The two Japanese auto manufacturers will jointly design a dedicated all-electric platform, as well as a new C-segment SUVToyota and Subaru have announced an agreement which will see the pair jointly develop a dedicated all-electric platform for larger vehicles. The EV platform will reach the UK and European markets in the early 2020s underpinning a new C-segment SUV, which will also be designed and built collaboratively by the two brands.
  Details on the new platfor
  
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• Mazda announces specs for new SkyActiv-X engine

  06-06-2019 14:15
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-06-06 13:16
  Mazda has revealed more details on its supercharged compression ignition petrol engine, including performance and economyMazda has announced its new 2.0-litre SkyActiv-X engine will return up to 52.3mpg and emits 96g/km of CO2. The Japanese brand had claimed the engine would return diesel levels of economy from a petrol engine.
  The four-cylinder engine is the world’s first commercially-available petrol engine with compression ignition. Under normal running co
  
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• France tries to dodge blame for blowing up FCA-Renault merger deal

  06-06-2019 14:05
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,Chrysler,Fiat,Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultSource says this wasn't Nissan's fault — Paris wanted out.Continue reading France tries to dodge blame for blowing up FCA-Renault merger deal France tries to dodge blame for blowing up FCA-Renault merger deal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• David Brown Automotive Mini 'Day Tripper' - Pistonheads.com

  06-06-2019 14:05 via pistonheads.com
  David Brown Automotive Mini 'Day Tripper'  Pistonheads.comDo you like to be beside the seaside? The latest David Brown Mini could be just the ticket | PistonHeads.
  
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• Aston Martin role in new James Bond film confirmed

  06-06-2019 13:54
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-06-06 12:56
  Amateur footage of a classic Aston Martin V8 Vantage has appeared on social media, confirming the car’s appearance in the new Bond filmA classic Aston Martin V8 Vantage will star in the new James Bond film. As much was confirmed after an amateur video surfaced on social media showing the car on set during filming for 007’s next outing in Norway.
  The video provides confirmation that the latest Bond movie will feature a petrol-powered Aston, following rec
  
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• Harman launches new dual-mode V2X system for automotive safety

  06-06-2019 13:41
  Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, has unveiled a new Dual-Mode V2X system, aimed at enhancing automotive safety.
  
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• Ford China unveils Territory EV

  06-06-2019 13:38
  Ford has announced its new China-exclusive, full battery electric version of the Territory midsize SUV.
  
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