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• SVE will sell you a 2020 Yenko Camaro with 1,000 horsepower for only $69,000

  11-07-2019 23:06
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading SVE will sell you a 2020 Yenko Camaro with 1,000 horsepower for only $69,000 SVE will sell you a 2020 Yenko Camaro with 1,000 horsepower for only $69,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Migrant stowaways hitch a ride with Ferrari to British Grand Prix

  11-07-2019 22:52
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Weird Car NewsContinue reading Migrant stowaways hitch a ride with Ferrari to British Grand Prix Migrant stowaways hitch a ride with Ferrari to British Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:52:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rich Energy backs Haas F1, a day after it said it had dumped them

  11-07-2019 22:39
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingContinue reading Rich Energy backs Haas F1, a day after it said it had dumped them Rich Energy backs Haas F1, a day after it said it had dumped them originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota preps $398 million Texas investment for truck upgrades

  11-07-2019 21:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  The investment in the plant, which builds Tacomas and Tundras, would boost its capabilities through the installation of additional robotics and other technologies.
  
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• GM recalls 160K pickups in Canada for fire risk; no decision on U.S. recall

  11-07-2019 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Only trucks equipped with a power sliding rear window are being recalled, GM Canada said. The prospect for a similar recall in the U.S. was not clear as the automaker continues to investigate. 
  
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• Train derailment leaves Jeep, GMC, Chevy pickups damaged in Nevada

  11-07-2019 21:56
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Plants/Manufacturing,Chevrolet,GM,GMC,Jeep,TruckContinue reading Train derailment leaves Jeep, GMC, Chevy pickups damaged in Nevada Train derailment leaves Jeep, GMC, Chevy pickups damaged in Nevada originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car2Go theft in Chicago is a lesson for car-sharing business

  11-07-2019 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Car2Go's car-sharing fiasco with Mercedes thefts in Chicago accentuates the ugly truth of connectivity and digitalization: Anyone who uses a computer or smartphone device that's connected to the Internet is susceptible to the threats that cybercriminals pose.
  
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• Harley-Davidson LiveWire owners to get free charging with Electrify America

  11-07-2019 20:59
  
  Filed under:Green,Technology,Motorcycle,ElectricContinue reading Harley-Davidson LiveWire owners to get free charging with Electrify America Harley-Davidson LiveWire owners to get free charging with Electrify America originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rattlesnake, whiskey, uranium found in traffic stop of stolen car

  11-07-2019 20:38
  
  Filed under:Humor,Weird Car NewsContinue reading Rattlesnake, whiskey, uranium found in traffic stop of stolen car Rattlesnake, whiskey, uranium found in traffic stop of stolen car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• LG Chem considering building second U.S. EV battery plant, say sources

  11-07-2019 19:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,ElectricSEOUL/DETROIT (Reuters) - South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery maker LG Chem is considering building a second U.S. factory, three people familiar with the matter said, accelerating a race to add capacity to meet growing global demand for green vehicles.LG Chem, one of the leading EV battery makers in the world that counts General Motors and Volkswagen among its customers, is weighing investing about 2 trillion won ($1.70 billion) in the plant
  
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• Mazda recalls more than 262,000 vehicles over engine stalls

  11-07-2019 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  The recall, due to software issues, affects Mazda CX-5 crossovers and Mazda6 sedans from 2018 and 2019 model years along with Mazda3 cars from 2019.
  
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• Ford dual-clutch transmission issues well-known before launch, report reveals

  11-07-2019 19:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Read This,Ford,United States,Hatchback,Budget,sedanContinue reading Ford dual-clutch transmission issues well-known before launch, report reveals Ford dual-clutch transmission issues well-known before launch, report reveals originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford dual-clutch transmission issues well-known before and after launch report reveals

  11-07-2019 19:05
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Read This,Ford,United States,Hatchback,Budget,sedanContinue reading Ford dual-clutch transmission issues well-known before and after launch report reveals Ford dual-clutch transmission issues well-known before and after launch report reveals originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• German economy minister remains hopeful on U.S. auto tariffs

  11-07-2019 18:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said he sees a 50-50 chance of averting U.S. tariffs on vehicles and automotive parts from Europe, adding that a meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer was constructive. 
  
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• Vinfast parent's rapid expansion rattles investors

  11-07-2019 18:41
  Investors are reportedly becoming concerned at the rapid expansion of Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, Vingroup, parent of new automaker Vinfast, which last month opened a vehicle assembly plant in the northern port city of Haiphong after production of the first home grown Vietnamese vehicle, the Fadil, had started earlier in the month, just two years after production plans were first announced.
  
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• Mercedes diesel scores same 'clean air' points as electrics

  11-07-2019 18:17
  Green NCAP, the consumer programme for greener cars, said the Mercedes C220d 4Matic (4WD) scored maximum points for the clean air index, the same as electric vehicles, in its second round of results announced on 11 July.
  
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• Here's why Tesla doesn't want a new Model S

  11-07-2019 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Asked about a next-gen Model X, Elon Musk poured some cold water on rumors of both a next-gen Model S and Model X, a month after two mysterious sedans with slightly different headlights were spotted testing in the LA area.
  
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• C8 Corvette to make big, public appearance at Concours d'Elegance of America

  11-07-2019 18:15
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Chevrolet,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading C8 Corvette to make big, public appearance at Concours d'Elegance of America C8 Corvette to make big, public appearance at Concours d'Elegance of America originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• eSOL and Kalray Extend Their Cooperation to Address Demanding Needs of Automotive, Industrial and Medical Applications - Yahoo Finance

  11-07-2019 18:00
  eSOL and Kalray Extend Their Cooperation to Address Demanding Needs of Automotive, Industrial and Medical Applications  Yahoo FinanceGRENOBLE, France--(BUSINESSWIRE)--. Kalray (Euronext Growth Paris: ALKAL), a pioneer in processors for new intelligent systems, and eSOL (Tokyo Stock ...
  
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• eSOL and Kalray Extend Their Cooperation to Address Demanding Needs of Automotive, Industrial and Medical Applications - Business Wire

  11-07-2019 18:00
  eSOL and Kalray Extend Their Cooperation to Address Demanding Needs of Automotive, Industrial and Medical Applications  Business WireKalray (Euronext Growth Paris: ALKAL), a pioneer in processors for new intelligent systems, and eSOL (Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers: 4420), a leading d.
  
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• C7 salute: The C8 Corvette has a tough act to follow

  11-07-2019 17:56
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Automotive History,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading C7 salute: The C8 Corvette has a tough act to follow C7 salute: The C8 Corvette has a tough act to follow originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 11:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW introduces self-leveling wheel caps, because why not

  11-07-2019 17:36
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,VolkswagenContinue reading VW introduces self-leveling wheel caps, because why not VW introduces self-leveling wheel caps, because why not originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 11:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bentley Bentayga review

  11-07-2019 17:30
  
  Given Bentley has never before ventured into the SUV market, the Bentayga is an impressive first effort. It offers astounding pace whichever engine you go for, surprisingly agile handling and superb refinement. There's also plenty of craftsmanship in the cabin and the ability to endlessly personalise the Bentayga inside and out.
  However, we were surprised to discover that the new Bentley doesn't quite have the Range Rover's sense of occasion or kit count. Yes, it's a hugely polished and capable
  
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• Mitsubishi moves domestic finished vehicle logistics to Nissan's provider

  11-07-2019 17:28
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) said subsidiary Mitsubishi Automotive Logistics Technology (MLT) would transfer its domestic finished vehicle logistics to Zero, formerly Nissan Transportation, in August 2019.
  
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• Volkswagen Beetle production finally ends

  11-07-2019 17:00
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-07-11 16:01
  The very last Volkswagen Beetle has rolled off the production line at Volkswagen Mexico’s facilityThe Volkswagen Beetle has ended production. The iconic car has been a staple of Volkswagen's line-up since 1945, racking up more than 21 million sales worldwide across its three generations. The last ever model rolled off the firm’s production line on Wednesday 10th July in Puebla, Mexico.
  The Puebla plant will soon be reconfigured to produce a ne
  
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• Keysight Technologies Announces Automotive Cybersecurity Program - Business Wire

  11-07-2019 17:00
  Keysight Technologies Announces Automotive Cybersecurity Program  Business WireSANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that helps enterprises, *service* providers ...
  
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• Quantzig Successfully Collaborated with an Automotive Company to Unearth New Savings Opportunities Using Pricing Analytics | Request a Free Proposal for In-depth Insights - Yahoo Finance

  11-07-2019 16:43
  Quantzig Successfully Collaborated with an Automotive Company to Unearth New Savings Opportunities Using Pricing Analytics | Request a Free Proposal for In-depth Insights  Yahoo FinanceA global data analytics and advisory firm, Quantzig, that delivers actionable analytics solutions to resolve complex business problems has announced the ...
  
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• Saguaro cactus fights back when Tucson driver mows it down

  11-07-2019 16:37
  
  Filed under:Weird Car NewsContinue reading Saguaro cactus fights back when Tucson driver mows it down Saguaro cactus fights back when Tucson driver mows it down originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:37:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This American flag sun shade is 15% off for the next 4 hours

  11-07-2019 16:01
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsKeep your car cool in the hot summer days and show your love for your country all at once.Continue reading This American flag sun shade is 15% off for the next 4 hours This American flag sun shade is 15% off for the next 4 hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA goes big on little Fiat 500 EV, plans to build 80,000

  11-07-2019 15:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Chrysler,Fiat,ElectricContinue reading FCA goes big on little Fiat 500 EV, plans to build 80,000 FCA goes big on little Fiat 500 EV, plans to build 80,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA and Vinci Autoroutes team on autonomous tests

  11-07-2019 15:34
  PSA and Vinici Autoroutes have tested new autonomous vehicle features in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines, France, following the trial in 2017, which led to the crossing of a toll-gate in full autonomous mode for the first time.
  
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• Japanese car-sharing service members are renting cars — but not for driving

  11-07-2019 15:28
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Humor,Weird Car News,JapanContinue reading Japanese car-sharing service members are renting cars — but not for driving Japanese car-sharing service members are renting cars — but not for driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mini Rocketman concept reportedly going into production as an EV

  11-07-2019 14:36
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Green,BMW,MINIContinue reading Mini Rocketman concept reportedly going into production as an EV Mini Rocketman concept reportedly going into production as an EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Unexpected car sharing trend emerges in Japan

  11-07-2019 14:26
  A new trend reportedly has emerged in car sharing in Japan.
  
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• Nuance Automotive Receives Bosch Global Supplier Award - Nasdaq

  11-07-2019 14:00
  Nuance Automotive Receives Bosch Global Supplier Award  NasdaqBURLINGTON, Mass., July 11, 2019-- Nuance Communications, Inc., the pioneer and leader in conversational AI innovations, today announced that it has.
  
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• Nuance Automotive Receives Bosch Global Supplier Award - GlobeNewswire

  11-07-2019 14:00
  Nuance Automotive Receives Bosch Global Supplier Award  GlobeNewswireBURLINGTON, Mass., July 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), the pioneer and leader in conversational AI ...
  
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• Brace for tariffs on cars, German official says after meetings in U.S.

  11-07-2019 13:45
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalContinue reading Brace for tariffs on cars, German official says after meetings in U.S. Brace for tariffs on cars, German official says after meetings in U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW details group EV parts production ahead of ID.3 launch

  11-07-2019 13:41
  In an unusual move, given that the model is not yet on sale, Volkswagen Group Components (VGC) has detailed some of the "numerous components and parts" it is making for the production ID.3 electric car. Key takeaway: as much as possible is being made in-house for this key new designed-as-electric model built on the MEB platform destined to underpin numerous future VW Group models.
  
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• Used Hyundai i20 (Mk2, 2015-2020) review

  11-07-2019 13:30
  The Hyundai i20 Mk2 is a practical and nicely rounded supermini, even if it doesn’t blow the competition away in many areas
  
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• FCA to invest $788M to build new 500 EV in Italy

  11-07-2019 13:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  FCA installed the first robot for production of the future 500 electric vehicle assembly line at its historic plant in Turin, Italy, which will produce 80,000 units a year.
  
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• Seat starts drone component deliveries

  11-07-2019 12:51
  Seat says its factory in Martorell is the first Spanish plant to receive components via drone delivery.
  
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• Kobe Steel sets up Kobelco Europe in Germany

  11-07-2019 12:48
  Kobe Steel has established Kobelco Europe (KEU) to serve as the European headquarters for the Kobe Steel Group.
  
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• Renault inks deal with global unions

  11-07-2019 12:47
  Renault has inked a social dialogue agreement with ten trade union federations or labour bodies represented in the Group Works Council.
  
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• Leoni prepares WCS division stock listing or sale

  11-07-2019 12:45
  Leoni says it is preparing a stock market listing or sale of its Wire & Cable Solutions (WCS) division, including the option of a partial sale after reviewing the existing group structure, including the Wiring Systems Division.
  
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• Automotive manufacturers joining forces to develop the future's self-driving electric cars - Yahoo News

  11-07-2019 12:41
  Automotive manufacturers joining forces to develop the future's self-driving electric cars  Yahoo NewsSeeing as there is strength in numbers, partnerships between big auto manufacturers who are hoping to get in on the self-driving, all-electric revolution are ...
  
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• Increased Sophistication in Engine Production Drives the Automotive Intake Manifold Market, Noted TMR content= - PR Newswire UK

  11-07-2019 12:30
  Increased Sophistication in Engine Production Drives the Automotive Intake Manifold Market, Noted TMR content=  PR Newswire UKALBANY, New York, July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A recently published report by Transparency Market Research gives an insightful outlook on the global ...
  
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• New Maserati Levante Trofeo 2019 review

  11-07-2019 12:29
  
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  The Maserati Levante Trofeo has been given a twin turbo V8 engine, but does it have the ability to take on Porsche’s Cayenne Turbo?Maserati’s Levante is still only three years old, but in that short time it has become the marque’s best-selling car by some margin. Now the range is expanding further with the introduction of two V8-powered models, designed with performance in mind.
  The Levante GTS makes 523bhp and 710Nm of t
  
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• Import sales in South Korea continue to fall in June

  11-07-2019 12:15
  Sales of imported light passenger vehicles in South Korea continued to plunge in June 2019, by almost 17% to 19,386 units from 23,311 units a year earlier, according to member data released by the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA).
  
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• Luminar Drives Expansion Into Automotive Market With Over $250 Million Total Raised - Business Wire

  11-07-2019 12:00
  Luminar Drives Expansion Into Automotive Market With Over $250 Million Total Raised  Business WireLuminar announced today it is entering the consumer automotive and commercial trucking markets with a sensing and perception platform called Iris, now.
  
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• China total vehicle sales down again in June

  11-07-2019 11:34
  Total vehicle sales in China fell by 9.6% to 2.056m units in June 2019 from 2.274m a year earlier, according to wholesale data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
  
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