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• Ford will pay nearly $540,000 to settle EEOC case at Ky. plant

  01-10-2019 23:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said an investigation found "reasonable cause to believe that the Kentucky Truck Plant failed to hire applicants due to their disabilities," among other issues.
  
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• Hyundai hires former Infiniti exec for dealer relations

  01-10-2019 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  The appointment of Robert Grafton comes five months after Hyundai named former Nissan executive Jose Munoz as global COO and North American CEO.
  
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• New Peugeot e-208 2019 review

  01-10-2019 22:37
  
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  Image 1 of 25 2 Oct, 2019 6:00amVicky Parrott
  There's a new electric car on the block, but how does the 211-mile Peugeot e-208 perform on the road?Peugeot’s got an interesting take on the electric car. While rivals such as Renault, Nissan and VW are going down the route of delivering electric cars on bespoke platforms with deliberately different styling – step forward the ZOE, Leaf and ID.3 – Peugeot is reassuring its customers that electric power is normal. Nothi
  
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• Lear promotes company vet Cardew to CFO

  01-10-2019 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jason Cardew, who has been with the seating supplier since 1992, will assume his new role Nov. 1. He replaces Jeffrey Vanneste, who is retiring after more than 20 years with the company.
  
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• UAW says it rejected GM's latest offer, makes counterproposal

  01-10-2019 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM's latest offer "came up short" in many key areas, such as health care, wages, temporary employees, skilled trades and job security, the UAW's top GM negotiator told members.
  
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• UAW rejects GM contract proposal but makes a counter offer

  01-10-2019 21:28
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,Chevrolet,GM,GMCContinue reading UAW rejects GM contract proposal but makes a counter offer UAW rejects GM contract proposal but makes a counter offer originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 15:28:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 2012 Fiat 500 Pop

  01-10-2019 20:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Fiat,Automotive History,HatchbackContinue reading Junkyard Gem: 2012 Fiat 500 Pop Junkyard Gem: 2012 Fiat 500 Pop originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 14:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UPS gets government approval to become a drone airline

  01-10-2019 19:50
  
  Filed under:Transportation AlternativesUPS has won government approval to operate a nationwide fleet of drones, which will let the company expand deliveries on hospital campuses and move it one step closer to making deliveries to consumers.Many regulatory obstacles remain, however, before UPS — or other operators who are testing drones — can fill the sky over cities and suburbs with drones carrying goods to people's doorsteps.United Parcel Service Inc. said Tuesday that its drone sub
  
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• 2020 Lincoln Corsair vs 2020 Cadillac XT4 | How they compare on paper

  01-10-2019 19:15
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Lincoln,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,ComparisonComparing the 2020 Lincoln Corsair and 2020 Cadillac XT4 on paper, examining their dimensions, specs, features and photos.Continue reading 2020 Lincoln Corsair vs 2020 Cadillac XT4 | How they compare on paper 2020 Lincoln Corsair vs 2020 Cadillac XT4 | How they compare on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hennessey Venom F5 engine officially makes over 1,800 horsepower

  01-10-2019 19:00
  
  Filed under:Misc. Automakers,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading Hennessey Venom F5 engine officially makes over 1,800 horsepower Hennessey Venom F5 engine officially makes over 1,800 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Supervisory board names Martin Fischer to ZF management board

  01-10-2019 18:47
  ZF Friedrichshafen's supervisory board has named Martin Fischer as a new member of the board of management.
  
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• Ford patent shows pickup with removable top to battle Jeep Gladiator

  01-10-2019 18:45
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Ford,Truck,ConvertibleContinue reading Ford patent shows pickup with removable top to battle Jeep Gladiator Ford patent shows pickup with removable top to battle Jeep Gladiator originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jason Cardew named Lear CFO

  01-10-2019 18:41
  Seating, electrical and electronic systems Tier 1 supplier Lear has named Jason Cardew senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective 1 November, 2019.
  
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• Nissan's sci-fi-chic IMk concept unveiled ahead of Tokyo debut

  01-10-2019 18:30
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Auto Shows,Green,Green,Tokyo Motor Show,Nissan,ElectricContinue reading Nissan's sci-fi-chic IMk concept unveiled ahead of Tokyo debut Nissan's sci-fi-chic IMk concept unveiled ahead of Tokyo debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota's sales drop 16.5% in September

  01-10-2019 18:24
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Earnings/FinancialsContinue reading Toyota's sales drop 16.5% in September Toyota's sales drop 16.5% in September originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 12:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Volvo S60 T5 Inscription Plus 2019 review

  01-10-2019 18:12
  
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  Volvo's S60 is a strong challenger in the executive car class, can the comfort-orientated Inscription Plus model take it to the top? Buyers in this executive saloon segment have never had it so good. Keen drivers can pick from the BMW 3 Series, Alfa Romeo Giulia and Jaguar XE, while those who would prefer to arrive at the office unruffled rather than thrilled can choose between the Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4, or this, the Volvo S60.
  We previously te
  
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• Seat in control with new parts management system - Automotive Logistics

  01-10-2019 17:56 via automotivelogistics.media
  Seat in control with new parts management system  Automotive Logistics
  
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• Report claims unprecedented change will "see major car brand fail in next three years"

  01-10-2019 17:53
  One of Europe's iconic car brands will go out of business in the next three years according to a new automotive survey.
  
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• Suzuki is bringing retro hybrid coupe and autonomous van concepts to Tokyo Motor Show

  01-10-2019 17:49
  
  Filed under:Green,Tokyo Motor Show,Suzuki,Coupe,Minivan/Van,Autonomous,Concept Cars,HybridContinue reading Suzuki is bringing retro hybrid coupe and autonomous van concepts to Tokyo Motor Show Suzuki is bringing retro hybrid coupe and autonomous van concepts to Tokyo Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 11:49:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2020 BMW X6 M revealed ahead of LA debut

  01-10-2019 17:40
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-10-01 23:01
  BMW has released pricing information and a full specification for the new £113,310 X6 M CompetitionThis is the new BMW X6 M – the flagship performance variant of the recently released third-generation X6 coupe-SUV. The X6 M is set to make its debut at this year’s Los Angeles Motor Show, before going on sale in April 2020 alongside its X5 M sibling. It’s available to order now, though the UK market only gets the X6 M in Competition guise, wit
  
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• New 2020 BMW X5 M arrives with V8 power and 616bhp

  01-10-2019 17:37
  
  James Brodie2019-10-01 23:01
  BMW M gets its hands on the latest X5, borrowing power from the brand new M8 coupeBMW's M division has revealed its latest creation in the form of the third-generation X5 M, which will make its full debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show in November and arrives alongside its X6 M coupe-inspired sibling. Prices are set to start from £110,610. 
  Both join the recently launched X3 M and X4 M to take the total number of M-developed super-SUVs in the BMW fold to fo
  
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• Some 2020 Toyota Supra owners could get new cars in BMW-issued recall

  01-10-2019 17:10
  
  Filed under:Recalls,BMW,Toyota,Safety,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Some 2020 Toyota Supra owners could get new cars in BMW-issued recall Some 2020 Toyota Supra owners could get new cars in BMW-issued recall originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used BMW X4 review

  01-10-2019 17:01
  
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  Image 1 of 10 1 Oct, 2019 4:00pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the BMW X4 covering the X4 Mk1 (2014-2018)With a history that stretches back to 1916, its hardly surprising BMW’s back catalogue is rich with luxury saloons, sports (and sporting) cars and even microcars, the latter with its characterful Isetta bubble car that was produced between 1955 and 1964.
  But it wasn’t until 1999 that the brand introduced its first SUV, the X5, although its first-ev
  
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• Bloodhound Land Speed Record project goes up for sale again

  01-10-2019 17:00
  
  The Bloodhound Land Speed Record Project is looking for some fresh investment. Following a tricky financial year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which has brought delays, the team needs a further £8 million to push the car through its 800mph run.
  The Bloodhound’s 800mph attempt was originally scheduled to take place in autumn last year, but Covid-19 restrictions have forced the run to be pushed back to 2022. Now, the firm is faced with two difficult decisions – either p
  
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• 2019 Audi TT 20th Anniversary Edition First Drive Review | Objet d'art

  01-10-2019 16:55
  
  Filed under:Audi,First Drives,Coupe,LuxuryContinue reading 2019 Audi TT 20th Anniversary Edition First Drive Review | Objet d'art 2019 Audi TT 20th Anniversary Edition First Drive Review | Objet d'art originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Toyota C-HR gets a new sense of style

  01-10-2019 16:32
  
  Filed under:Toyota,CrossoverContinue reading 2020 Toyota C-HR gets a new sense of style 2020 Toyota C-HR gets a new sense of style originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 10:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Air Lift Jack Market 2019-2023 | Growing Demand for Portable Air Lift Jacks to Boost Growth | Technavio - Business Wire

  01-10-2019 16:30 via businesswire.com
  Global Automotive Air Lift Jack Market 2019-2023 | Growing Demand for Portable Air Lift Jacks to Boost Growth | Technavio  Business Wire
  
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• Austria's cargo-partner on track in China | News - Automotive Logistics

  01-10-2019 16:30 via automotivelogistics.media
  Austria's cargo-partner on track in China | News  Automotive Logistics
  
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• Nissan’s Sunderland plant at risk from no-deal Brexit, reports indicate

  01-10-2019 16:29
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-10-01 15:00
  Nissan is “waiting for clarity” on UK-EU trade relationships, but says “plans for Qashqai production in Sunderland have not changed”Nissan is to review the future of its Sunderland plant in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to reports. 
  The Financial Times claims “three people with knowledge of the matter” say the factory’s future would be reassessed if the UK reverts to World Trade Organisation rules after leav
  
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• Volkswagen boosts AI capability with key hire

  01-10-2019 16:16
  Volkswagen says it is boosting its capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a key appointment.
  
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• Terrorism charge for man who drove SUV through Illinois shopping mall

  01-10-2019 16:16
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car NewsContinue reading Terrorism charge for man who drove SUV through Illinois shopping mall Terrorism charge for man who drove SUV through Illinois shopping mall originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 10:16:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Graphene Automotive 2020 Exhibition and Conference - bestmag

  01-10-2019 15:58 via bestmag.co.uk
  Graphene Automotive 2020 Exhibition and Conference  bestmag
  
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• This cupholder power inverter is 15% off for the next few hours

  01-10-2019 15:46
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsThis 150w inverter fits right in your car's cupholder. It has multiple functions and an 18-month warranty. If you're looking for more power in your car, this is worth checking out.Continue reading This cupholder power inverter is 15% off for the next few hours This cupholder power inverter is 15% off for the next few hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Oct 2019 09:46:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | 
  
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• Ford and Mahindra clinch their joint venture in India

  01-10-2019 15:33
  
  Filed under:Auto News,FordFord Motor Co and Mahindra & Mahindra will form a joint venture company in India valued at $275 million that will develop, market and distribute Ford branded vehicles in the country, the two companies said on Tuesday.The two companies have for months been negotiating the deal, which will see Ford hold a 49% stake in the new entity, while Indian rival Mahindra will own 51%, Reuters reported in April.India's autos market is dominated by Asian automakers like Suzuki Mo
  
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• Pirelli awards nine suppliers at Milan ceremony

  01-10-2019 15:07
  Pirelli's 2019 Supplier Awards have recognised nine component manufacturers from around the world at a ceremony in Milan.
  
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• MB&F's $200,000 gold HM9 celebrates the golden age of aviation and automotive design - EsquireMe

  01-10-2019 15:03 via esquireme.com
  MB&F's $200,000 gold HM9 celebrates the golden age of aviation and automotive design  EsquireMe
  
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• Nifco reports challenging year in automotive industry - British Plastics and Rubber

  01-10-2019 14:39 via britishplastics.co.uk
  Nifco reports challenging year in automotive industry  British Plastics and Rubber
  
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• New BMW X1 2019 review

  01-10-2019 14:38
  
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  Image 1 of 24 1 Oct, 2019 1:30pmAlex Ingram
  We drive the latest BMW X1 to see if it's the best small SUV out there BMW’s smallest SUV, the X1, has been a hit with buyers since its release in 2015. While it’s always been at the top of the class when it comes to driving fun and build quality, a huge crowd of talented rivals have popped up since then.  
  So, to keep it looking fresh in comparisons against the all-new Audi Q3 and upcoming Mercedes GLB - plus the Vo
  
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• Uber urges passengers to check for cyclists amid surge in ‘car dooring’ incidents

  01-10-2019 14:30
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-10-01 13:25
  Automatic warnings come as government statistics show an 18% rise in accidents caused by car doors being opened or closedUber passengers being dropped off near cycle routes will be given automatic safety alerts advising them to check for cyclists, following a surge in the number of ‘car dooring’ accidents.
  The move follows hot on the heels of official statistics revealing an 18 per cent increase in accidents caused by vehicle doors being “opened o
  
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• Automotive Intelligent Lighting Market to 2027 - Global Analysis and Forecasts: Growing Demands for LED Automotive Exterior Lighting - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  01-10-2019 14:29 via businesswire.com
  Automotive Intelligent Lighting Market to 2027 - Global Analysis and Forecasts: Growing Demands for LED Automotive Exterior Lighting - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business Wire
  
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• Ford and Mahindra confirm comprehensive India and emerging markets JV

  01-10-2019 14:09
  Ford and Mahindra have confirmed a new joint venture in India, heralded last week by a media report. This is the second time in six months the Detroit automaker has handed control of most of its operations in a once-promising emerging market to a local partner and follows the March 2019 decision to end the Russian passenger car making joint venture with Sollers to focus on the still-profitable Transit commercial van JV.
  
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• Harman teams with Spotify on automotive streaming partnership - Daily Voice Plus

  01-10-2019 14:08 via dailyvoiceplus.com
  Harman teams with Spotify on automotive streaming partnership  Daily Voice Plus
  
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• New Renault ZOE 2019 review

  01-10-2019 13:56
  
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  Image 1 of 22 2 Oct, 2019 6:00amRichard Ingram
  The all-electric Renault ZOE has a fresh look and new motor, but just how good is it?Only a week ago we were driving the all-new Porsche Taycan – one of the fastest and most expensive electric cars on the market. And now we’re in the hot seat of something that’s arguably every bit as innovative, but much more affordable: the new Renault ZOE.
  Since launching in 2012, the ZOE has been given peri
  
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• New Peugeot 208 2019 review

  01-10-2019 13:48
  
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  Image 1 of 30 2 Oct, 2019 6:00amJames Batchelor
  The new Peugeot 208 has arrived to shake up the supermini sector, but does it have the tools to dethrone the Ford Fiesta?The new Peugeot 208 may be a small, five-door hatchback but it’s rather a big deal. The expectations are high and not just because the competition is so good. The new Renault Clio, arriving imminently in UK showrooms, does much of what the 208 promises to do; there’s the badge appeal of th
  
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• North America $500+ Million Automotive Parts Packaging Market to 2027 - Regional Analysis and Forecasts by Product Type; Packaging Type; and Component - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  01-10-2019 13:43 via businesswire.com
  North America $500+ Million Automotive Parts Packaging Market to 2027 - Regional Analysis and Forecasts by Product Type; Packaging Type; and Component - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business Wire
  
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• New electric Nissan IMk concept revealed ahead of Tokyo Motor Show

  01-10-2019 13:42
  
  James Brodie2019-10-01 12:59
  Sitting on a bespoke platform, new electric city car signals Nissan compact EV pushNissan has revealed a new concept car destined for the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, intended as a preview of the brand’s next design language and a signal that Nissan hasn’t given up on the city car segment just yet. 
  Called the IMk concept, it’s a boxy, five-door, all-electric A-segment kei car. Measuring just 3,434mm long, 1,512mm wide and 1,644mm tall, i
  
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• PSA appoints Xavier Peugeot as LCV Business Unit SVP

  01-10-2019 13:14
  PSA has appointed Xavier Peugeot as Light Commercial Vehicles Business Unit SVP.
  
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• Updated 2020 Toyota C-HR revealed

  01-10-2019 13:14
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-10-01 12:14
  Toyota has launched a revised version of the C-HR, with updated styling, tweaked hybrid powertrains and a reworked chassisToyota has launched an updated version of the C-HR compact SUV, with mildly reworked styling, a fresh infotainment system, a new mild-hybrid powertrain and a range of chassis improvements. Prices start from £25,625 for the entry-level Icon trim-level, with first deliveries due by the end of the year.
  Styling revisions include reshaped LED
  
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• Adampol: One belt, one road | From the industry - Automotive Logistics

  01-10-2019 13:11 via automotivelogistics.media
  Adampol: One belt, one road | From the industry  Automotive Logistics
  
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• Audi A6 Allroad vs Volvo V90 Cross Country

  01-10-2019 12:49
  
  2019-10-01 11:55
  Pumped-up AWD estates offer an alternative to SUVs, but is the Audi A6 Allroad or Volvo V90 Cross Country the pick of the bunch?The Audi A6 range has been slowly filled out this year, with standard saloon and estate variants joined by the S6 this summer – and now a new Allroad version.
  This model is based on the A6 Avant, but with its extra body cladding, a higher ride height and permanent all-wheel drive, it’s more SUV-like in appearance and off-road ability. This k
  
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