Automotive news

• Group 1 Automotive Amends and Extends $1.8 Billion Revolving Credit Facility - PRNewswire

  27-06-2019 23:42 via prnewswire.com
  Group 1 Automotive Amends and Extends $1.8 Billion Revolving Credit Facility  PRNewswireHOUSTON, June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it has.
  
  Read more

• This bag makes it easy to travel with a car seat

  27-06-2019 23:36
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original Video,Affiliate PostsIt's perfect for checking your car seat as luggage.Continue reading This bag makes it easy to travel with a car seat This bag makes it easy to travel with a car seat originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Automotive Stocks Announce Cutbacks: Which Stocks Still Look Like Buys? - Yahoo Finance

  27-06-2019 23:25 via finance.yahoo.com
  Automotive Stocks Announce Cutbacks: Which Stocks Still Look Like Buys?  Yahoo FinanceFord (F) announced today that it will be cutting 12000 jobs at the company's operations across Europe by the end of fiscal 2020.
  
  Read more

• Automotive sector drives 7% increase in exports in May - Mexico News Daily

  27-06-2019 22:24 via mexiconewsdaily.com
  Automotive sector drives 7% increase in exports in May  Mexico News DailyMay was a good month for Mexican exports, which showed the highest year-over-year growth in any month since last October.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Mitsubishi rumored to plan a revival of the Lancer Evolution

  27-06-2019 22:05
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,MitsubishiIt could come with over 300 horsepower and a new 48-volt system.Continue reading Mitsubishi rumored to plan a revival of the Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi rumored to plan a revival of the Lancer Evolution originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Number 1 Edition Bentley convertible has ties to 1929 racer

  27-06-2019 21:35
  
  Filed under:Bentley,Automotive History,Convertible,LuxuryThe Continental GT Convertible Number 1 is the final 100th anniversary model.Continue reading Number 1 Edition Bentley convertible has ties to 1929 racer Number 1 Edition Bentley convertible has ties to 1929 racer originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody to race at Pikes Peak

  27-06-2019 21:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Dodge,Sedan,Performance,RacingIt will have more power, more tire and more brakes than the road car.Continue reading 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody to race at Pikes Peak 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody to race at Pikes Peak originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Hotter Cadillac CT4-V prototype spied testing at GM's Proving Grounds

  27-06-2019 20:35
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Cadillac,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceHere's the V you were probably expecting before.Continue reading Hotter Cadillac CT4-V prototype spied testing at GM's Proving Grounds Hotter Cadillac CT4-V prototype spied testing at GM's Proving Grounds originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Declining Automotive Sector Could Have Ripple Effect on UK Economy - Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Stainless, Rare Earth, Metal Prices, Forecasting - MetalMiner

  27-06-2019 20:05 via agmetalminer.com
  Declining Automotive Sector Could Have Ripple Effect on UK Economy - Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Stainless, Rare Earth, Metal Prices, Forecasting  MetalMinerWhen you think of the United Kingdom, you don't normally think “automotive powerhouse.” Sure, the U.K. has a long and illustrious tradition of making some of ...
  
  Read more

• High prices expected to cause new car sales drop in June

  27-06-2019 19:55
  
  Filed under:Car BuyingAverage transaction prices were at record levels for the first half of the year.Continue reading High prices expected to cause new car sales drop in June High prices expected to cause new car sales drop in June originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Autoblog is Live: Playing F1 2019

  27-06-2019 19:50
  
  Filed under:Videos,Original Video,Affiliate PostsWe're playing F1 2019 today.Continue reading Autoblog is Live: Playing F1 2019 Autoblog is Live: Playing F1 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Foundation Automotive Corp. of Calgary buys 5 US dealerships - Automotive News Canada

  27-06-2019 19:18 via canada.autonews.com
  Foundation Automotive Corp. of Calgary buys 5 US dealerships  Automotive News CanadaCalgary-based dealership group Foundation Automotive Corp. has purchased five U.S. dealerships in what it calls “just the beginning of our 2019 growth.”.
  
  Read more

• McLaren's kiddie 720S has butterfly doors and can play movies

  27-06-2019 19:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Toys/Games,McLaren,Coupe,PerformanceIt also includes remote control capability.Continue reading McLaren's kiddie 720S has butterfly doors and can play movies McLaren's kiddie 720S has butterfly doors and can play movies originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• The 2020 Chrysler Voyager is a cheap Pacifica minivan

  27-06-2019 18:25
  
  Filed under:Chrysler,Minivan/VanNew LXi trim is aimed at fleet customers, but the Grand Caravan sticks around.Continue reading The 2020 Chrysler Voyager is a cheap Pacifica minivan The 2020 Chrysler Voyager is a cheap Pacifica minivan originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Porsche confirms 2018 profit and VW investment up

  27-06-2019 18:14
  Porsche SE chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch told an audience of about 3,500 shareholders at the annual general meeting the company had increased its group profit 6% year on year to EUR3.5bn thanks to a EUR3.6bn (EUR3.4bn in 2017) contribution from Volkswagen AG.
  
  Read more

• Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio review

  27-06-2019 18:10
  
  For Characterful engineSharp handlingHuge performanceOur Rating 
  4Against Germans more luxuriousSwitchgear feels cheapRear seats lack room2019
  The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is one of the best sporty SUVs around, with a raucous engine, sharp handling and handsome stylingThe Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is one of the most exciting fast SUVs around, combining intoxicating performance and impressive levels of involvement for a car in this class. The engine is the star of the show, its 5
  
  Read more

• 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody, Scat Pack Widebody get grip, go faster

  27-06-2019 18:00
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Sedan,PerformanceThey're significantly quicker on a road course than their narrow counterparts.Continue reading 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody, Scat Pack Widebody get grip, go faster 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody, Scat Pack Widebody get grip, go faster originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Wabco shareholders OK ZF takeover

  27-06-2019 17:46
  As a next stage of its acquisition, ZF Friedrichshafen said Wabco shareholders had approved the proposed takeover of their company.
  
  Read more

• PSA plans next Astra for UK plant - Brexit terms permitting

  27-06-2019 17:46
  Groupe PSA has confirmed it is planning to make the next generation Astra at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port, UK, plant, though the announcement said it would be subject to the terms of the UK's exit from the European Union planned for later this year.
  
  Read more

• Velodyne Lidar planning IPO - reports

  27-06-2019 17:00
  Velodyne Lidar has reportedly hired bankers to help the company go public. Reports suggest an IPO could happen later this year if market conditions are suitable.
  
  Read more

• 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Review and Buying Guide | Sexy as ever

  27-06-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,New Car Reviews,Sedan,Luxury,Buying GuideDiving into pricing, features, specs and photos.Continue reading 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Review and Buying Guide | Sexy as ever 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Review and Buying Guide | Sexy as ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 11:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• This cordless tire inflator is 37% off for the next 4 hours

  27-06-2019 16:15
  
  This mini air pump has the power to inflate most mid-sized car tires in about 4 minutes. Portable air compressor pumps are great to have in your trunk in case of emergencies and you can pick this one up today for 33% off!Continue reading This cordless tire inflator is 37% off for the next 4 hours This cordless tire inflator is 37% off for the next 4 hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this 
  
  Read more

• New Gestamp Slovakia plant supplies Jaguar Land Rover

  27-06-2019 16:00
  Gestamp has opened a new aluminium plant in Nitra, Slovakia.
  
  Read more

• BMW design boss defends and explains the 7 Series grille size

  27-06-2019 15:55
  
  Filed under:Read This,BMW,Sedan,LuxuryThe kidneys are just as large as they need to be, he says.Continue reading BMW design boss defends and explains the 7 Series grille size BMW design boss defends and explains the 7 Series grille size originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Automotive Minute: It's back! The Voyager returns to Chrysler lineup for 2020 (Photos) - Yahoo News

  27-06-2019 15:32 via news.yahoo.com
  Automotive Minute: It's back! The Voyager returns to Chrysler lineup for 2020 (Photos)  Yahoo NewsThe Voyager name is returning to the Chrysler lineup, this time as a rebadged variant of the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, which is still sharing FCA minivan market ...
  
  Read more

• New Skoda Superb Estate facelift 2019 review

  27-06-2019 15:25
  
  Image 1 of 17
  Image 1 of 17 27 Jun, 2019 3:45pmVicky Parrott
  We get behind the wheel of the refreshed Skoda Superb Estate, and find it is still a winner in the space raceThe Skoda Superb Estate is a strikingly brilliant big family car – masses of space, keen value, plenty of equipment, comfortable and pleasant to drive. But with prices starting at £25,975 and climbing up to over £40,000, the mid-spec SE L 2.0 TDI 150 that we’re driving here comes in at more than £30
  
  Read more

• BMW says electrification is overhyped, diesel engines have at least 20 more years

  27-06-2019 15:25
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Green Culture,Electric,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceAt least 80 percent of 2025 sales will have an internal combustion engine.Continue reading BMW says electrification is overhyped, diesel engines have at least 20 more years BMW says electrification is overhyped, diesel engines have at least 20 more years originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• U.S. auto sales seen dropping in June: J.D. Power, LMC Automotive - Reuters

  27-06-2019 15:23 via reuters.com
  U.S. auto sales seen dropping in June: J.D. Power, LMC Automotive  ReutersU.S. auto sales are expected to drop 1.5% in June from a year earlier, as higher prices continue to keep buyers away, according to industry consultants J.D. ...
  
  Read more

• Ford Europe restructuring costing 12,000 jobs

  27-06-2019 15:15
  Around 12,000 axed jobs are part of the cost of Ford launching "a new business model and fresh vehicle line-up" today in what it called "the most comprehensive redesign in the history of its business in Europe".
  
  Read more

• Britain's new net zero emissions target of 2050 becomes law

  27-06-2019 15:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,EmissionsContinue reading Britain's new net zero emissions target of 2050 becomes law Britain's new net zero emissions target of 2050 becomes law originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Driving an older car? You're not alone. Average vehicle age sets a record

  27-06-2019 14:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ownership,Auto Repair,Driving,MaintenanceBetter quality, better tech — and one big motivation for maintaining them better.Continue reading Driving an older car? You're not alone. Average vehicle age sets a record Driving an older car? You're not alone. Average vehicle age sets a record originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in European restructuring

  27-06-2019 14:10
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,FordToll from shutting down plants to 'significantly improve' finances there.Continue reading Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in European restructuring Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in European restructuring originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Will BMW build its next new assembly plant in Russia?

  27-06-2019 14:00
  A location reportedly has been chosen for BMW's new assembly plant in Russia.
  
  Read more

• Over half of drivers break 30mph limits

  27-06-2019 13:05
  
  More than half of car drivers break 30mph speed limits, official Government figures have revealed.
  Newly released Department for Transport statistics for 2019 show that drivers are most likely to break 30mph speed limits, with 54 per cent of motorists doing so. On motorways, exactly half of drivers break the speed limit, while only nine per cent of drivers break the 60mph barrier on single carriageway national speed limit roads.SEE MORE UK speed limits: everything you need to knowThe figures for
  
  Read more

• 70% of drivers broke 30mph speed limits in lockdown

  27-06-2019 13:05
  
  The UK’s first national lockdown in March 2020 brought with it a significant increase in the proportion of drivers breaking 30mph speed limits, according to official Government statistics.
  Some 73 per cent of people driving cars on 30mph roads exceeded the speed limit on one day in April 2020, while April as a whole saw 68 per cent of people speed in 30mph zones. For comparison, 53 per cent of drivers broke 30mph limits in 2019 as a whole.SEE MORE UK speed limits: everything you need to kn
  
  Read more

• Honda Civic review

  27-06-2019 12:45
  
  The tenth-generation Honda Civic is a great alternative choice in the hatchback class
  
  Read more

• Honda Civic (2015-2022) review

  27-06-2019 12:45
  The tenth-generation Honda Civic is a great alternative choice in the hatchback class
  
  Read more

• UK car manufacturing down 15.5% in May

  27-06-2019 12:43
  UK car output declined for the 12th month in a row in May.
  
  Read more

• Used Audi Q5 (Mk1, 2008-2016) review

  27-06-2019 12:30
  The first-generation Audi Q5 is a refined and capable SUV that packs a spacious and upmarket interior. It cost a little more to buy, but it should prove durable and dependable
  
  Read more

• VW launches EV car sharing in Berlin

  27-06-2019 12:16
  Volkswagen is launching its WeShare car sharing system in Berlin today.
  
  Read more

• All automatic Nissan Qashqais available with Pro Pilot

  27-06-2019 12:13
  Nissan has made its Pro Pilot driver assistance system available with all automatic transmission models in its Qashqai SUV range.
  
  Read more

• It's Tremor time: 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty adds Tremor offroad package

  27-06-2019 12:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,Off-RoadNow your Super Duty can conquer the trails, too.Continue reading It's Tremor time: 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty adds Tremor offroad package It's Tremor time: 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty adds Tremor offroad package originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 06:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• It's Tremor time: 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty adds Tremor Off-Road package

  27-06-2019 12:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,Off-RoadNow your Super Duty can conquer the trails, too.Continue reading It's Tremor time: 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty adds Tremor Off-Road package It's Tremor time: 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty adds Tremor Off-Road package originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2019 06:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Hella offers integrated solution for complex lighting systems

  27-06-2019 11:51
  With its new approach "Light Design", lighting and electronics specialist Hella says it is the first supplier to offer a complete system for complex lighting systems.
  
  Read more

• Hyundai and Saudi Aramco to collaborate on hydrogen, materials

  27-06-2019 11:14
  Hyundai Motor has signed an agreement to join forces with Saudi Aramco in hydrogen energy and to collaborate in the development of non-metallic materials and other emerging technologies.
  
  Read more

• Wrisk and Allianz Automotive team up - Claims Magazine

  27-06-2019 11:00 via claimsmag.co.uk
  Wrisk and Allianz Automotive team up  Claims MagazineWrisk has signed an agreement with Allianz Automotive to jointly offer new insurance products on its platform at the point of sale.
  
  Read more

• Police cars: the world's best and worst - pictures

  27-06-2019 11:00
  
  Pictures of the best and worst police cars
  
  Read more

• Innovative technology can insulate automotive supplier from industry woes - The Business Desk

  27-06-2019 09:08 via thebusinessdesk.com
  Innovative technology can insulate automotive supplier from industry woes  The Business DeskA Staffordshire factory holds the key to the long-term growth of a Midlands automotive supplier as it hopes its use of technology will insulate it from the problems ...
  
  Read more

• So you want to be an automotive journalist? - Journalism.co.uk

  27-06-2019 09:00 via journalism.co.uk
  So you want to be an automotive journalist?  Journalism.co.ukTo be reporting from F1 events and motor shows, you need to be both an adrenaline and news junkie - Auto Futures advises how to make the cut.
  
  Read more

• Electrification to trigger massive changes in automotive supply chains - AutomotiveIT International

  27-06-2019 09:00 via automotiveit.com
  Electrification to trigger massive changes in automotive supply chains  AutomotiveIT InternationalThe advent of large-scale electric vehicle production could lead to a seismic shift in the way automotive supply chains operate. Relationships will change, new ...
  
  Read more

Follow @AutomotiveNewsl on Twitter!