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• Some striking UAW workers fear their leadership can't be trusted

  18-09-2019 23:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/UnionsContinue reading Some striking UAW workers fear their leadership can't be trusted Some striking UAW workers fear their leadership can't be trusted originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 17:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bugatti to build composite, carbon fiber, and aluminum versions of Baby II

  18-09-2019 22:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Toys/Games,Bugatti,Coupe,ElectricContinue reading Bugatti to build composite, carbon fiber, and aluminum versions of Baby II Bugatti to build composite, carbon fiber, and aluminum versions of Baby II originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus shows its new 'dog of war' — the 007 LMP1 hypercar

  18-09-2019 21:56
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Coupe,Lightweight,Specialty,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus shows its new 'dog of war' — the 007 LMP1 hypercar Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus shows its new 'dog of war' — the 007 LMP1 hypercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 5 helpful gadgets for your next road trip

  18-09-2019 21:43
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading 5 helpful gadgets for your next road trip 5 helpful gadgets for your next road trip originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM could lose up to $100 million each day of the UAW strike

  18-09-2019 21:07
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,UAW/Unions,GMContinue reading GM could lose up to $100 million each day of the UAW strike GM could lose up to $100 million each day of the UAW strike originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:07:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth gets ‘Scorpion Sting' appearance package

  18-09-2019 21:01
  
  Filed under:Fiat,Convertible,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth gets ‘Scorpion Sting' appearance package 2020 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth gets ‘Scorpion Sting' appearance package originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Q&A with Delphi Technologies CEO Richard F. Dauch

  18-09-2019 20:16
  After the break-up of supplier giant Delphi Automotive into Aptiv and Delphi Technologies, Delphi Technologies is in transition as a specialist Tier 1 supplier of propulsion technologies to OEMs. Meeting changing fuel mix and e-mobility market needs are at the top of CEO Richard (Rick) F. Dauch's agenda. Dave Leggett caught up with him in Frankfurt to hear a progress report.
  
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• ATS Corsa’s new 600-hp RR Turbo is built for the track

  18-09-2019 20:01
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Motorsports,Lightweight,Racing,PerformanceContinue reading ATS Corsa’s new 600-hp RR Turbo is built for the track ATS Corsa’s new 600-hp RR Turbo is built for the track originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW upgrades infotainment system to include free remote start

  18-09-2019 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Most 2020 Volkswagens will come with a major infotainment upgrade that will let owners use a smartphone app to remotely start the vehicle or use it as a secure place to have packages delivered when parked.
  
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• Petersen Automotive Museum honoring Jessi Combs with special exhibit

  18-09-2019 19:15
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Etc.Continue reading Petersen Automotive Museum honoring Jessi Combs with special exhibit Petersen Automotive Museum honoring Jessi Combs with special exhibit originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New automaker gives manufacturing boost to Wales

  18-09-2019 19:07
  A new automaker is to build a 4x4 vehicle in Bridgend Wales, next door to the doomed Ford engine factory slated for closure at the end of 2020.
  
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• Mitsubishi's Tokyo-bound PHEV concept doubles as a boom box

  18-09-2019 19:01
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Green,Tokyo Motor Show,Mitsubishi,Crossover,Concept Cars,HybridContinue reading Mitsubishi's Tokyo-bound PHEV concept doubles as a boom box Mitsubishi's Tokyo-bound PHEV concept doubles as a boom box originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Indian Car Manufacturer Tata Motors Calls for Automotive Blockchain Tech - Cointelegraph

  18-09-2019 18:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Indian Car Manufacturer Tata Motors Calls for Automotive Blockchain Tech  CointelegraphIndian car manufacturer Tata Motors is planning to integrate blockchain solutions into its internal processes as part of a newly launched program for startups.
  
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• Audi Sport confirms high-performance plug-in hybrid models

  18-09-2019 18:30
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Green,AudiContinue reading Audi Sport confirms high-performance plug-in hybrid models Audi Sport confirms high-performance plug-in hybrid models originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Glickenhaus Le Mans hypercar unveiled

  18-09-2019 18:17
  
  Alastair Crooks2019-09-18 17:00
  American supercar company Glickenhaus reveals its entrant to the revised LMP1 hypercar class for Le Mans. This is the new hypercar from Glickenhaus, designed to race in the fledgling LMP1 hypercar class at Le Mans. Pictures suggest the new machine could be named SCG 001 and Glickenhaus has confirmed that it will feature a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine. 
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• £27k Bugatti Baby II toy car launched: a racing icon, only smaller

  18-09-2019 18:04
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-09-18 17:00
  Bugatti has partnered with the Little Car Company to produce a scaled down, battery-powered replica of the Bugatti Type 35As part of its 110th anniversary celebration, Bugatti has built a scaled down, all-electric replica of the Bugatti Type 35, called the Baby II. It’s 75 percent the size of the original racer, and is designed for both children and adults to drive. Production is limited to just 500 units (all of which have been sold), with prices starting fr
  
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• Bugatti ‘Baby II’ Type 35 mini replica priced from £27,000

  18-09-2019 18:00
  
  Bugatti has revealed prices for the Baby II - a 75 per cent scale, battery powered Type 35 racer, designed for both children and adults.  
  With a strictly limited run of just 500 units, a number of cars are still available to buy on a first come, first serve basis - the rest of the allocation is sold out. 
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  Prices start from £27,000 for the base-model, although that figure climbs to an eye-watering £53,000 for the Pur Sang model. It
  
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• 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Camaro ZL1 and SS to spice up rental fleets

  18-09-2019 17:52
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Camaro ZL1 and SS to spice up rental fleets 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Camaro ZL1 and SS to spice up rental fleets originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:52:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. will revoke Calif. waiver that requires cleaner cars, Trump says

  18-09-2019 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  President Trump, in a tweet, confirmed the EPA will revoke California's longstanding waiver that allows the state to require automakers to build cleaner light vehicles than federal requirements demand -- a move that will set off a massive legal battle.
  
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• Ford, FCA talks with UAW continue

  18-09-2019 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  UAW negotiators assigned to meet with Ford have settled more than half of all outstanding issues, a union vice president said. Talks between union and FCA bargainers are also ongoing.
  
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• £27k Bugatti Baby II toy car launched: a racing icon, only smaller - pictures

  18-09-2019 17:45
  Pictures of new Bugatti Baby II toy car
  
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• Mitsubishi teases new plug-in hybrid SUV concept

  18-09-2019 17:35
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-09-18 16:30
  Mitsubishi will launch a new plug-in hybrid SUV concept at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show in OctoberMitsubishi will launch a new plug-in hybrid compact SUV concept at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese brand is yet to release any information about the concept’s styling and powertrain but, like the Engelberg Tourer concept from the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, it seems to be little more than a design exercise.
  Judging by Mitsubishi’s shadowy teaser i
  
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• 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid introduced for the United States

  18-09-2019 17:33
  
  Filed under:Honda,Crossover,HybridContinue reading 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid introduced for the United States 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid introduced for the United States originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:33:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda CR-V Hybrid coming to U.S. next year

  18-09-2019 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The automaker said it will invest $4.2 million and add 34 jobs to support production of the CR-V Hybrid at its Greensburg, Ind., plant.
  
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• UK Government welcomes INEOS Automotive investment to Bridgend site - GOV.UK

  18-09-2019 17:06 via gov.uk
  UK Government welcomes INEOS Automotive investment to Bridgend site  GOV.UKAnnouncement to create up to 500 jobs is a 'clear demonstration' of confidence in UK economy.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz isn't too good to sell electric scooters

  18-09-2019 16:36
  
  Filed under:Technology,Frankfurt Motor Show,Mercedes-Benz,Gadgets,ElectricContinue reading Mercedes-Benz isn't too good to sell electric scooters Mercedes-Benz isn't too good to sell electric scooters originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UAW slams GM strike healthcare pay decision

  18-09-2019 16:06
  The United Auto Workers criticised General Motors on Wednesday after the automaker said the union would have to pay for striking workers' health care on Tuesday.
  
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• 2019 Goodwood Revival photo galleries | The races and faces of Goodwood

  18-09-2019 16:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Motorsports,Automotive History,Racing,ClassicsContinue reading 2019 Goodwood Revival photo galleries | The races and faces of Goodwood 2019 Goodwood Revival photo galleries | The races and faces of Goodwood originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Motor selling distribution business - reports

  18-09-2019 15:55
  Struggling Nissan Motor wants to sell its vehicle parts and materials distribution business in a deal that may be valued at about $1 billion, Bloomberg and other media reported.
  
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• Flexible EV technology will allow Porsche to quickly expand its model range

  18-09-2019 15:43
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Green,Porsche,Electric,PerformanceContinue reading Flexible EV technology will allow Porsche to quickly expand its model range Flexible EV technology will allow Porsche to quickly expand its model range originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• We race a 2019 Subaru WRX STI up the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb

  18-09-2019 15:27
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Subaru,New Car Reviews,Racing,Performance,sedanContinue reading We race a 2019 Subaru WRX STI up the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb We race a 2019 Subaru WRX STI up the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai Motor Group develops new front centre airbag

  18-09-2019 15:12
  Hyundai Motor Group has developed a new centre side airbag which works to separate the space between driver and passenger.
  
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• Trump revokes California waiver, triggers legal showdown automakers dreaded

  18-09-2019 14:47
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyContinue reading Trump revokes California waiver, triggers legal showdown automakers dreaded Trump revokes California waiver, triggers legal showdown automakers dreaded originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Administration today kicks off showdown with California over emissions

  18-09-2019 14:47
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyContinue reading Administration today kicks off showdown with California over emissions Administration today kicks off showdown with California over emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Canadian automotive industry begins to get hit by impact of GM strike in U.S. - Yahoo Finance UK

  18-09-2019 14:28 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  Canadian automotive industry begins to get hit by impact of GM strike in U.S.  Yahoo Finance UKThe strike by nearly 50000 General Motors Co. workers in the United States has affected half of the production at one of its Canadian manufacturing facilities, the ...
  
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• Mitsubishi teases Tokyo show hybrid SUV concept

  18-09-2019 14:21
  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to show a small plug-in hybrid electric SUV concept car at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019 which opens its doors to the public from 24 October to 4 November, 2019.
  
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• Fast music makes motorists drive badly, study shows

  18-09-2019 13:43
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-09-18 12:30
  Music with a high number of beats-per-minute has a negative effect on a motorist’s driving ability, research has revealedListening to fast music behind the wheel can make motorists drive badly, a new study has suggested.
  Researchers at the South China University of Technology conducted an experiment which showed that music with a high tempo – over 120bpm (beats-per-minute) – has a tendency to cause erratic driving.
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• Infineon and Synopsys to accelerate AI in AVs

  18-09-2019 13:39
  Infineon Technologies says it has started a collaboration with Synopsys, Inc. to accelerate the development of AI and neural networks for automated driving applications.
  
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• Mild-hybrid tech debuts in BMW 5 Series

  18-09-2019 13:32
  BMW says that mild-hybrid 48V technology is about to make its debut in the BMW 5 Series range.
  
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• Thai market decline steepens in August

  18-09-2019 13:27
  Thailand's new vehicle market declined for a third straight month in August, by 6.9% to 80,838 units from strong year earlier sales of 86,814 units, according to wholesale data compiled by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
  
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• Autodesk and ANSYS Announce Automotive Alliance - ENGINEERING.com

  18-09-2019 13:23 via engineering.com
  Autodesk and ANSYS Announce Automotive Alliance  ENGINEERING.comSoftware providers Autodesk and ANSYS have announced a new collaboration aimed at the automotive industry. The partnership will see an integration ...
  
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• Toyota launches 12th generation Corolla in Japan

  18-09-2019 13:20
  Toyota Motor launched its new generation Corolla in Japan, the first full redesign for its popular compact passenger car in seven years.
  
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• Senate Democrats grill DOJ official over automaker investigation

  18-09-2019 13:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Senate hearing comes amid a broader conflict between the Trump administration's plan to ease vehicle emission standards and California's compromise agreement with four automakers. 
  
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• Automotive Side Guard Door Beams Market Estimated to be Driven by Innovation and Industrialization - NewsVarsity

  18-09-2019 12:55 via newsvarsity.com
  Automotive Side Guard Door Beams Market Estimated to be Driven by Innovation and Industrialization  NewsVarsityAutomotive Side Guard Door Beams Market: Introduction. Automotive side guard door beams are the structural component of a vehicle, which are used for the ...
  
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• “If the future’s tough for cars, it’s tougher for car shows”

  18-09-2019 12:51
  
  Steve Fowler2019-09-18 11:50
  With the popularity of motor shows waning, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks it would be a great shame if they disappeared altogetherFor those of us who love cars, the motor show has been an important part of our lives over the years. And for those of us lucky enough to report on the business we love, they’re even more important.
  For us, it’s not just about gazing longingly at the latest models. This industry is about people, and motor shows give us the
  
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• How does the Automotive Dashboard Switch Market work? - Tribune City

  18-09-2019 12:51 via tribunecity.com
  How does the Automotive Dashboard Switch Market work?  Tribune City“Industry Overview of the Report 2024: The research report on Global Automotive Dashboard Switch Market presents the readers with market overview and ...
  
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• Automotive Solar Carport Charging Stations Market Increasing Demand with Leading key players:Renewz, Envision Solar, SunPower, GE Energy & More. - Market Segment

  18-09-2019 12:41 via themarketsegment.com
  Automotive Solar Carport Charging Stations Market Increasing Demand with Leading key players:Renewz, Envision Solar, SunPower, GE Energy & More.  Market Segment“Garner Insights has added a new research study on Title “Global Automotive Solar Carport Charging Stations Market Research Report 2024” with detailed ...
  
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• VW AutoEuropa back on track to Setúbal | News - Automotive Logistics

  18-09-2019 12:37 via automotivelogistics.media
  VW AutoEuropa back on track to Setúbal | News  Automotive LogisticsVolkswagen Autoeuropa has reintroduced a rail connection to the port of Setúbal. The daily *service* will transport 250 finished vehicles, resulting in a decrease in ...
  
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• Automotive Coatings Market Revenue to Cross USD 26 Bn by 2024: Global Market Insights, Inc. - PRNewswire

  18-09-2019 12:30 via prnewswire.com
  Automotive Coatings Market Revenue to Cross USD 26 Bn by 2024: Global Market Insights, Inc.  PRNewswireSELBYVILLE, Del., Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive coatings market share is anticipated to experience lucrative growth over the forecast timeline ...
  
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• Automotive Cylinder Head Gasket Market 2019-2029 by Segmentation Based on Product, Application and Region - SocioHerald

  18-09-2019 12:22 via socioherald.com
  Automotive Cylinder Head Gasket Market 2019-2029 by Segmentation Based on Product, Application and Region  SocioHeraldAutomotive Cylinder Head Gasket Market 2019-2029 by Segmentation Based on Product, Application and Region. Henry Volt. Categories: Business. show all ...
  
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