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• 2020 Kia Telluride picks up second highest Top Safety Pick award

  22-07-2019 23:34
  
  Filed under:Kia,Safety,Crossover,SUVContinue reading 2020 Kia Telluride picks up second highest Top Safety Pick award 2020 Kia Telluride picks up second highest Top Safety Pick award originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:34:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The 2020 Toyota Supra is at dealerships, on sale now

  22-07-2019 22:54
  
  Filed under:ToyotaContinue reading The 2020 Toyota Supra is at dealerships, on sale now The 2020 Toyota Supra is at dealerships, on sale now originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler to Produce Crypto Hard Wallet for Automotive Industry - CoinDesk

  22-07-2019 22:30 via coindesk.com
  Daimler to Produce Crypto Hard Wallet for Automotive Industry  CoinDeskMercedes Benz parent company Daimler has partnered with blockchain firm Riddle & Code to produce a hardware wallet for automobiles. Long term, the ...
  
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• Look, it's the BMW iNEXT steering wheel!

  22-07-2019 22:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,BMW,Green Driving,ElectricContinue reading Look, it's the BMW iNEXT steering wheel! Look, it's the BMW iNEXT steering wheel! originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault goes retro electro with e-Plein Air concept

  22-07-2019 22:02
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Green,Renault,ElectricContinue reading Renault goes retro electro with e-Plein Air concept Renault goes retro electro with e-Plein Air concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:02:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Video shows cars engulfed in massive explosion after power lines fall

  22-07-2019 21:43
  
  Filed under:Volvo,Crossover,Videos,sedanContinue reading Video shows cars engulfed in massive explosion after power lines fall Video shows cars engulfed in massive explosion after power lines fall originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Next Hyundai Elantra spotted sporting a sleek new look

  22-07-2019 21:28
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Hyundai,sedanContinue reading Next Hyundai Elantra spotted sporting a sleek new look Next Hyundai Elantra spotted sporting a sleek new look originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray vs the world: How it compares on paper

  22-07-2019 21:05
  
  Filed under:Acura,Alfa Romeo,Chevrolet,Nissan,Porsche,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray vs the world: How it compares on paper 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray vs the world: How it compares on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Breaking down the 2020 Chevy Corvette C8's Z mode and digital instrument cluster

  22-07-2019 19:58
  
  Filed under:Technology,Chevrolet,Technology,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading Breaking down the 2020 Chevy Corvette C8's Z mode and digital instrument cluster Breaking down the 2020 Chevy Corvette C8's Z mode and digital instrument cluster originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:58:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Saleen S7 is back with 1,500 hp and 1,328 lb-ft of torque?

  22-07-2019 19:27
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Misc. Automakers,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading The Saleen S7 is back with 1,500 hp and 1,328 lb-ft of torque? The Saleen S7 is back with 1,500 hp and 1,328 lb-ft of torque? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Audi SQ7 TDI launched

  22-07-2019 19:11
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-07-22 17:40
  Audi has launched an updated range-topping version of the SQ7, with a 429bhp turbocharged V8 diesel engineAudi has launched a new performance version of its largest SUV, called the SQ7 TDI. Due to launch in the UK this Autumn, the German brand’s latest sporty off-roader comes with a mild-hybrid diesel powertrain, a range of chassis upgrades and a host of styling and technology revisions. Prices for the new model will start from around £76,400.
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• Audi launches 500bhp V8 petrol engine for SQ7 and SQ8 SUVs

  22-07-2019 18:40
  
  Audi has revised the SQ7 and SQ8 performance SUVs with a new 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine. The new engine replaces the brand’s existing V8 diesel models and will be available to order from autumn this year, with prices starting from around £78,000 for the SQ7 and £83,000 for the SQ8.
  The 4.0-litre TFSI unit is the same engine that’s found under the bonnet of the Bentley Continental GT V8 and Lamborghini Urus, but with less power. It develops 500bhp and 770Nm of
  
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• Audi gives A8 pricey predictive suspension option

  22-07-2019 18:24
  Audi has added an expensive but high-tech option to its A8 luxury sedan in some markets - predictive active suspension.
  
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• Welsh Secretary Pledges to Support Automotive Sector - Business News Wales

  22-07-2019 18:16 via businessnewswales.com
  Welsh Secretary Pledges to Support Automotive Sector  Business News WalesWelsh secretary Alun Cairns told representatives from the automotive sector that he wants the UK to be at the forefront of the design and manufacture...
  
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• Lincoln Aviator's Air Glide Adaptive Suspension knows when it'll hit potholes

  22-07-2019 17:13
  
  Filed under:Lincoln,Technology,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryContinue reading Lincoln Aviator's Air Glide Adaptive Suspension knows when it'll hit potholes Lincoln Aviator's Air Glide Adaptive Suspension knows when it'll hit potholes originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai Motor posts profits boost

  22-07-2019 17:02
  Hyundai has posted a big gain in quarterly profit helped by favourable currency movements - especially a weak won versus US dollar - and new models.
  
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• Jaguar XJ13 prototype reborn as Ecurie Ecosse LM69

  22-07-2019 17:00
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-07-22 16:05
  Jaguar’s forgotten endurance racer has been reimagined as a road-legal sports car by the Scottish tuning company, Ecurie EcosseThe 1966 Jaguar XJ13 prototype racer has been reimagined as a road-legal sports car by the Scottish tuning company, Ecurie Ecosse. Originally designed to take on Ford, Ferrari and Porsche in the 1969 Le Mans 24 Hours race, the XJ13 project was shelved following a lack of funding as other Jaguar projects took priority.
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• 2021 Mini Countryman spied wearing a subtle change of clothes

  22-07-2019 16:43
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,MINIContinue reading 2021 Mini Countryman spied wearing a subtle change of clothes 2021 Mini Countryman spied wearing a subtle change of clothes originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Floor Carpet Market 2019-2023 | Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Molded Floor Carpets to Boost Growth| Technavio - Yahoo Finance

  22-07-2019 16:30 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  Global Automotive Floor Carpet Market 2019-2023 | Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Molded Floor Carpets to Boost Growth| Technavio  Yahoo FinanceLONDON--(BUSINESSWIRE)--. The global automotive floor carpet market is expected to post a CAGR close to 3% during the period 2019-2023, according to ...
  
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• Ford Mustang review

  22-07-2019 16:30
  
  The Ford Mustang delivers great performance and handling at a decent price
  
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• 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid revealed with solar roof, new transmission

  22-07-2019 16:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Hyundai,Hybrid,sedanContinue reading 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid revealed with solar roof, new transmission 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid revealed with solar roof, new transmission originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Retailer plans India EV charger network

  22-07-2019 16:05
  Vakrangee plans to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging across India at its retail outlets.
  
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• Toyota's Olympic robots offer virtual attendance and athlete assistance

  22-07-2019 15:23
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Technology,Autonomous,Electric,SpecialtyJapanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp., a major Olympic sponsor, is readying various robots for next year's Tokyo Olympics.The latest "field support robot," which looks like a cart, will also be picking things up: the javelin, discus or hammer on the Olympic field.Continue reading Toyota's Olympic robots offer virtual attendance and athlete assistance Toyota's Olympic robots offer virtual attendance and athlete assistance originally
  
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• These license plate frames are 15% off for the next 4 hours on Amazon

  22-07-2019 15:09
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsThis license plate frame is made of silicon, which can protect your car from scratches or rust from the license plate itself. You can pick up the frame on Amazon for only $12.74 right now.Continue reading These license plate frames are 15% off for the next 4 hours on Amazon These license plate frames are 15% off for the next 4 hours on Amazon originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:09:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  E
  
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• Supplier develops low emission headliner foam

  22-07-2019 14:48
  Supplier FoamPartner has developed a foam with extremely low emission levels for use in automotive headliners.
  
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• £2m Government artificial intelligence project to scan local roads for safety issues

  22-07-2019 14:40
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-07-22 15:15
  £2m of funding announced for artificial intelligence to scan 96,000 miles of road for poor road markings and other issuesThe Government will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse around 96,000 miles of local roads in the UK and identify where road markings and other factors need to be improved in the interests of safety.
  The £2 million Department for Transport (DfT) project will see the public body work with the Local Condition Roads Innovat
  
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• Hyundai reports big profit jump, expects to boost U.S. sales with more SUVs

  22-07-2019 14:34
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,HyundaiMiniature remote controlled cars have proved to be a crowd pleaser at track and field throwing events, but for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Toyota Motor Corp is upping the game with a hi-tech way to fetch javelins and hammers: pint-sized, self-driving A.I. robot cars.The Japanese automaker on Monday unveiled a prototype of its next-generation field support robot, a miniature shuttle bus-shaped contraption based on its "e-Palette" ride-sharing vehicle under devel
  
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• Volvo considering new flagship above XC90, little crossover below XC40

  22-07-2019 14:16
  
  Filed under:Volvo,Crossover,SUV,Future,LuxuryContinue reading Volvo considering new flagship above XC90, little crossover below XC40 Volvo considering new flagship above XC90, little crossover below XC40 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2019 08:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo backs two Israeli automotive technology start-ups - The Jerusalem Post

  22-07-2019 14:08 via jpost.com
  Volvo backs two Israeli automotive technology start-ups  The Jerusalem Post"MDGo's technology aims to do something that is close to our hearts, which is saving lives," said Volvo Cars Tech Fund CEO Zaki Fasihuddin.
  
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• Group 1 buys and sells UK dealerships

  22-07-2019 13:37
  Group 1 Automotive, the Fortune 500 automotive retailer, said it had acquired five Volkswagen franchises in the UK and disposed of three others handling multiple brands.
  
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• Mahle develops EV heat pump heating and cooling

  22-07-2019 13:35
  Mahle has developed a heat pump based device for heating electric vehicle cabins it calls Integrated Thermal System, or ITS, and claims an increase in winter cruising range of up to 20%.
  
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• Group 1 Automotive Acquires Five New UK Franchises - PRNewswire

  22-07-2019 13:07 via prnewswire.com
  Group 1 Automotive Acquires Five New UK Franchises  PRNewswireHOUSTON, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), ("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer ...
  
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• Sibur/Gazprom JV acquires 50% stake in Poliom

  22-07-2019 13:04
  Sibur and Gazprom Neft have consolidated 100% of the authorised capital in Poliom, a polypropylene plant in Omsk.
  
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• JLR joins BASF in ChemCycling project

  22-07-2019 12:59
  Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover is trialling an innovative recycling process which converts plastic waste into a new premium grade material that could feature on future vehicles.
  
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• Foresight wins QuadSight order from Japan

  22-07-2019 12:57
  Foresight Autonomous has announced an additional sale of a prototype of its QuadSight four-camera vision system, targeted for the semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicle market to an unnamed Japanese Tier 1 supplier.
  
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• Ford Canada to lay off 200 workers

  22-07-2019 12:56
  Ford's Oakville plant will shed about 200 jobs from September, the company said.
  
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• Global & Chinese Automotive HUD Industry Report (2018-2019): Burgeoning Development of ADAS as a Must for Automotive Intelligence has Driven the Demand for AR HUD - GlobeNewswire

  22-07-2019 12:34 via globenewswire.com
  Global & Chinese Automotive HUD Industry Report (2018-2019): Burgeoning Development of ADAS as a Must for Automotive Intelligence has Driven the Demand for AR HUD  GlobeNewswireDublin, July 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Automotive HUD (Head-up Display) Industry Report, 2018-2019" report has been added to ...
  
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• Volvo Cars invests in auto medical help and vehicle inspection

  22-07-2019 12:07
  Geely's Volvo Cars has invested in what it described as "two promising Israeli technology start-ups" through its venture capital investment arm.
  
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• Automotive Lightweight Materials Market Worth $157.7 Billion by 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™ content= - PR Newswire UK

  22-07-2019 12:00 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Automotive Lightweight Materials Market Worth $157.7 Billion by 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™ content=  PR Newswire UKCHICAGO, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report "Automotive Lightweight Material Market by Material (Metal, Composite, ...
  
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• Cox Automotive re-states 2.9% 2019 new car sales decline prediction - AM

  22-07-2019 11:49 via am-online.com
  Cox Automotive re-states 2.9% 2019 new car sales decline prediction  AMCox Automotive has reiterated its prediction of a 2.9% decline in new car sales for 2019 after the publication of half-year data by the Society of Motor ...
  
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• Mobis ready to replace side mirrors with cameras

  22-07-2019 11:18
  South Korean automotive components manufacturer Hyundai Mobis said it has completed the development of a camera monitoring system set to replace side view mirrors on upcoming passenger vehicles.
  
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• Akebono Brake secures rescue package from creditor fund

  22-07-2019 11:17
  Japanese automotive components manufacturer Akebono Brake has secured JPY20bn (US$185m) in fresh capital from local corporate turnaround fund Japan Industrial Solutions (JISC), according to local reports.
  
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• 5G mobile network goes live at all BMW Brilliance Automotive production sites in China - Green Car Congress

  22-07-2019 11:10 via greencarcongress.com
  5G mobile network goes live at all BMW Brilliance Automotive production sites in China  Green Car CongressBMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) has become the first automobile manufacturer to enable full 5G wireless coverage at all its plants. The new wireless standard ...
  
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• Was the Automotive Era a Terrible Mistake? - The New Yorker

  22-07-2019 11:00 via newyorker.com
  Was the Automotive Era a Terrible Mistake?  The New YorkerFor a century, we've loved our cars, but they haven't loved us back, Nathan Heller writes.
  
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• Frankfurt Motor Show 2019: preview

  22-07-2019 10:21
  
  2019-07-22 10:00
  The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show is fast approaching, with BMW, Cupra, Hyundai, Land Rover, Porsche and VW all planning big revealsThe 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show opens to the world’s press on Thursday 12th September. It’s one of the biggest events in the motoring calendar, having attracted as many as 850,000 visitors in previous years and is often the show of choice for some of Europe’s biggest car brands. Make no mistake, some huge debuts take place here.&nbs
  
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• Cupra teases all-electric coupe-SUV concept

  22-07-2019 10:21
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-07-22 09:15
  SEAT’s Cupra performance brand has released a teaser for its new concept SUV, due for reveal at the Frankfurt Motor ShowCupra, SEAT’s performance spin-off brand has released a teaser image for its latest all-electric coupe-SUV concept. The prototype model previews the Spanish firm’s future design language, as well as its plans for electrification. It will be unveiled in full at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
  Cupra claims its latest concep
  
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• Automotive industry: UK needs its own EV battery Gigafactory - PES Media

  22-07-2019 09:53 via pesmedia.com
  Automotive industry: UK needs its own EV battery Gigafactory  PES MediaPrime Minister Theresa May held a roundtable meeting at Downing Street, attended by automotive industry chief executives, senior leaders and experts in the ...
  
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• A foray into British automotive history with Silverstone Auctions - Classic Driver

  22-07-2019 06:55 via classicdriver.com
  A foray into British automotive history with Silverstone Auctions  Classic DriverA total of 130 cars will be cross the block at Silverstone Auctions on 27 July — and of those, the “Made in England” section alone could fill a history book of iconic ...
  
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• Digital Transformation Trends in The Automotive Industry For 2019 - Customer Think

  22-07-2019 05:58 via customerthink.com
  Digital Transformation Trends in The Automotive Industry For 2019  Customer ThinkToday we couldn't imagine our lives without network connectivity. All of our daily activities are slowly getting digitalized. Digital Transformation has taken over ...
  
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• 'Top Gear' episode 2 recap | A shocking time

  22-07-2019 03:00
  
  Filed under:Green,TV/Movies,ElectricContinue reading 'Top Gear' episode 2 recap | A shocking time 'Top Gear' episode 2 recap | A shocking time originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 21 Jul 2019 21:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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