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• Mercedes-Maybach GLS prototype caught testing with its big new grille

  08-10-2019 23:41
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Maybach,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,LuxuryContinue reading Mercedes-Maybach GLS prototype caught testing with its big new grille Mercedes-Maybach GLS prototype caught testing with its big new grille originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 17:41:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Jeep Wrangler order guide shows 3.0L EcoDiesel is a $4K option

  08-10-2019 23:38
  
  Filed under:Jeep,Car Buying,SUV,Diesel,Off-RoadContinue reading 2020 Jeep Wrangler order guide shows 3.0L EcoDiesel is a $4K option 2020 Jeep Wrangler order guide shows 3.0L EcoDiesel is a $4K option originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 17:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• It's October, so squirrels are storing nuts in engine compartments

  08-10-2019 23:00
  
  Filed under:Humor,Weird Car NewsContinue reading It's October, so squirrels are storing nuts in engine compartments It's October, so squirrels are storing nuts in engine compartments originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Heavy hitters in car technology join GM, Toyota to form autonomy consortium

  08-10-2019 22:43
  
  Filed under:Green,GM,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousSAN JOSE, Calif. - (Reuters) - Arm Holdings, the British chip technology firm owned by Japan's Softbank Group Corp, is joining with automakers General Motors Co and Toyota Motor Corp to establish common computing systems for self-driving cars, an effort the companies hope will speed development of the technology.Arm supplies the underlying technology for the processors found in today's smart phones but does not make chips itself.Its tie
  
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• Hundreds of drunk scooter riders lost their licenses at Germany's Oktoberfest this year

  08-10-2019 22:22
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Green,Weird Car News,Green Culture,Transportation Alternatives,Safety,TechnologyContinue reading Hundreds of drunk scooter riders lost their licenses at Germany's Oktoberfest this year Hundreds of drunk scooter riders lost their licenses at Germany's Oktoberfest this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 16:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM strike hurts 150,000 auto industry workers, says consulting firm

  08-10-2019 21:25
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,GMThe strike at the No.1 U.S. carmaker began on Sept. 16, with its 48,000 members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union seeking higher pay, greater job security, a bigger share of the automaker's profit and protection of healthcare benefits.About 75,000 employees of auto parts suppliers have either been temporarily laid off or have seen their wages shrink due to the slump in demand from GM, according to the AEG report.Continue reading GM strike hurts
  
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• Updated Alfa Romeo Tonale possibly caught camo-free during design clinic

  08-10-2019 19:50
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Rumormill,Spy Photos,Alfa Romeo,Crossover,SUV,Future,HybridContinue reading Updated Alfa Romeo Tonale possibly caught camo-free during design clinic Updated Alfa Romeo Tonale possibly caught camo-free during design clinic originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog is Live: Playing GRID

  08-10-2019 19:50
  
  Filed under:Affiliate Posts,Videos,Original VideoWe're playing F1 2019 today.Continue reading Autoblog is Live: Playing GRID Autoblog is Live: Playing GRID originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Nissan Juke 2019 review

  08-10-2019 19:17
  
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  Image 1 of 16 8 Oct, 2019 6:30pmJames Brodie
  The new Nissan Juke has finally arrived, but how does it perform on the road?Nissan has taken its time with the second-generation Juke – but that doesn’t seem to have harmed sales. Despite a nine-year run, the previous version of this segment defining small SUV still left showrooms in big numbers right up to its demise – over 60,000 were sold globally last year, with well over a million finding homes since it launc
  
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• Synthetic Identity Theft Still Growing In Automotive, Just Not As Fast, TransUnion Says - Forbes

  08-10-2019 19:09 via forbes.com
  Synthetic Identity Theft Still Growing In Automotive, Just Not As Fast, TransUnion Says  Forbes
  
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• Elon Musk painted as 'thin-skinned billionaire' in court documents

  08-10-2019 19:03
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,GreenContinue reading Elon Musk painted as 'thin-skinned billionaire' in court documents Elon Musk painted as 'thin-skinned billionaire' in court documents originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 13:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sluggish Brazil economy drags auto biz down with it

  08-10-2019 18:32
  In line with the sluggish recovery of the Brazilian economy - this year's GDP is expected to grow 1% maximum, according to late forecasts - the Brazilian auto industry will also achieve poorer results than expected for the year.
  
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• America's commuting times hit record high last year, study finds

  08-10-2019 18:31
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Green,Etc.,GreenContinue reading America's commuting times hit record high last year, study finds America's commuting times hit record high last year, study finds originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 12:31:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Brazil's paiN Gaming Adds BMW as Automotive Sponsor - The Esports Observer

  08-10-2019 18:28 via esportsobserver.com
  Brazil's paiN Gaming Adds BMW as Automotive Sponsor  The Esports Observer
  
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• Used Mercedes CLA (Mk1, 2013-2019) review

  08-10-2019 17:45
  The Mercedes CLA is a sharp-looking four-door variant of the A-Class, and rivals the Audi A3 Saloon
  
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• 2020 Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design Drivers' Notes | With a touch of Polestar

  08-10-2019 17:45
  
  Filed under:Volvo,Quick Spins,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryContinue reading 2020 Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design Drivers' Notes | With a touch of Polestar 2020 Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design Drivers' Notes | With a touch of Polestar originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Panasonic Jaguar Racing and GKN Automotive strengthen partnership - Professional Motorsport World

  08-10-2019 17:35 via pmw-magazine.com
  Panasonic Jaguar Racing and GKN Automotive strengthen partnership  Professional Motorsport World
  
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• Used Mercedes CLA review

  08-10-2019 17:27
  
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  Image 1 of 10 8 Oct, 2019 4:45pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Mercedes CLA covering the CLA Mk1 (2013-2019)There was a time when Mercedes was happy to offer a few saloons of different sizes, a couple of coupés and convertibles, plus an estate or two for good measure. Then it started to blend segments, and its range got ever-more complicated.
  Perhaps the best example of this is the Mercedes CLA. It followed in the footsteps of the bigger CLS, which blu
  
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• Ford Galaxy and S-Max MPVs given mild refresh

  08-10-2019 17:20
  
  Alex Ingram2019-10-08 16:21
  New tech, tweaked styling and seats kinder to your spine all introduced to the revised Ford S-Max and Galaxy rangesFord has freshened up its ageing Galaxy and S-Max ranges with tweaked exterior designs and new wheel options. The new models are on sale now, with prices starting from £30,490 for the S-Max and £33,210 for the Galaxy.
  Each of Ford’s seven-seat MPV pairing receives exterior styling tweaks which, beyond their rooflines, helps to differenti
  
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• Steven Eagell leads the way for UK Automotive in Top Track 250 - Car Dealer Magazine

  08-10-2019 17:08 via cardealermagazine.co.uk
  Steven Eagell leads the way for UK Automotive in Top Track 250  Car Dealer Magazine
  
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• Hazard Perception Test tips: all you need to know to pass

  08-10-2019 16:35
  
  Learning to spot any potential hazards while behind the wheel is a critical factor when it comes to driving safely, and it’s definitely something that improves with experience on the road. The best drivers are constantly scanning for situations which could result in an accident and adjusting their speed and position to ensure they can react in time.
  In fact, there are plenty of advanced driver training schemes out there that focus on the subject of hazard perception, as being aware of
  
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• Chevy updates 2021 Colorado with new look

  08-10-2019 16:32
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Automakers,ChevroletContinue reading Chevy updates 2021 Colorado with new look Chevy updates 2021 Colorado with new look originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 10:32:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Testing Expo Novi: Two weeks to go! - Automotive Testing Technology International

  08-10-2019 16:14 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Automotive Testing Expo Novi: Two weeks to go!  Automotive Testing Technology International
  
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• Polestar details, prices Performance Pack for electric Polestar 2

  08-10-2019 15:45
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Green,Hatchback,Electric,sedanContinue reading Polestar details, prices Performance Pack for electric Polestar 2 Polestar details, prices Performance Pack for electric Polestar 2 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 09:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New BMW M8 2019 review

  08-10-2019 15:41
  
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  Image 1 of 25 8 Oct, 2019 11:00pmSteve Sutcliffe
  The new BMW M8 Competition is monstrously fast, but is it a true sports car? We find out..If you look at the raw numbers, the new BMW M8 Competition is a sports car of vast ability. In simple terms it’s the fastest production car BMW has ever produced – but it’s also one of the brand’s most sophisticated models thus far.
  There’s a digitised four wheel-drive-system, brakes that can be adjusted electronica
  
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• Audi Plug-In Hybrid First Drive Review | Q5, A7 and A8 are coming to America

  08-10-2019 15:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Green,Audi,First Drives,Crossover,Hybrid,sedanContinue reading Audi Plug-In Hybrid First Drive Review | Q5, A7 and A8 are coming to America Audi Plug-In Hybrid First Drive Review | Q5, A7 and A8 are coming to America originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2019 BMW M8 Gran Coupe joins performance line-up

  08-10-2019 15:27
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-10-08 23:01
  The new BMW M8 Gran Coupe range-topping four-door coupe arrives with a 616bhp twin-turbo V8This is the new BMW M8 Gran Coupe – the German brand’s latest rival to the Porsche Panamera Turbo. Like all of BMW’s most recent M-division vehicles, customers in the UK will only be offered the most potent Competition variant. Prices start from £120,935, with first deliveries expected to arrive in early 2020.
  Exterior styling revisions over the standa
  
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• This car seat cover is 100% waterproof and 15% off today

  08-10-2019 15:25
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsIf you're sick of your car seat getting dirty after a hard day's work, or sweaty after a killer workout, you might consider adding a waterproof seat cover to your interior to keep it looking (and smelling) clean. This cover is available on Amazon for just $25.45 today only.Continue reading This car seat cover is 100% waterproof and 15% off today This car seat cover is 100% waterproof and 15% off today originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 09:25:00 EDT.Plea
  
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• Volvo S60 saloon shifts to warp speed with Twin Engine powertrain

  08-10-2019 15:13
  Select Fusion Red Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine AWD R-Design Plus saloon at UK 'Recharge' event. Vaguely recall last drive of T8 XC90 several years ago (was it really as far back as August 2014 the wraps came off what was the first of a whole swathe of new Volvos free of Ford influence?) Point S60 at straight road. Floor accelerator. Wa-hey!!!!! Return to base and study spec sheet. 4.4 seconds 0-60mph acceleration. You are kidding me? No, they're not.
  
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• Best 7-seater cars on sale 2019

  08-10-2019 15:08
  
  Auto Express2019-10-08 14:20
  We pick the best 7-seat cars that provide the best practicality across a wide range of price pointsSince the early eighties, British buyers have taken the idea of driving a 7-seater to their hearts, but what’s the best 7-seat car on sale right now? Here we round of the top 10, so if you’re in the market for a car with extra seats, look no further.
  The concept of a 7-seater was pioneered in Europe by the original Renault Espace, but it took almost a decade
  
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• MIPI Alliance Advances Activities for ADAS, ADS and Other Automotive Applications - Business Wire

  08-10-2019 15:03 via businesswire.com
  MIPI Alliance Advances Activities for ADAS, ADS and Other Automotive Applications  Business Wire
  
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• Nissan appoints Makoto Uchida as new CEO

  08-10-2019 14:50
  Nissan has appointed current SVP and Dongfeng president, Makoto Uchida as representative executive officer and CEO of the Japanese automaker.
  
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• Hymer's motorhome of the future roams the land as you relax, eat and sleep

  08-10-2019 14:50
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Green,Technology,Emerging Technologies,Autonomous,ElectricContinue reading Hymer's motorhome of the future roams the land as you relax, eat and sleep Hymer's motorhome of the future roams the land as you relax, eat and sleep originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 08:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Mazda CX-9 improves its IIHS rating to Top Safety Pick +

  08-10-2019 14:43
  
  Filed under:Mazda,Safety,Crossover,SUVContinue reading 2019 Mazda CX-9 improves its IIHS rating to Top Safety Pick + 2019 Mazda CX-9 improves its IIHS rating to Top Safety Pick + originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 08:43:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China Automotive Systems passes IVECO evaluation

  08-10-2019 14:42
  Power steering specialist China Automotive Systems (CAAS) says it has successfully passed a supplier evaluation by European heavy commercial specialist IVECO.
  
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• Russia September sales fall 0.2%

  08-10-2019 14:36
  Russia sales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Russia fell 0.2% in September to reach 157,129 vehicles, according to data from the Association of European Businesses Automotive Manufacturers Committee (AEB AMC).
  
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• Nissan names Makoto Uchida as next CEO

  08-10-2019 14:33
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultTOKYO/PARIS (Reuters) - The board of Nissan Motor Cohas picked Senior Vice President Makoto Uchida as its next chief executive and Ashwani Gupta as its chief operating officer, two sources said on Tuesday, following a board meeting of the scandal-hit automaker.Directors at Nissan, including those from top shareholder Renault SA , voted unanimously in favor of the two executives, one of the sources said.Both of the sources spoke on cond
  
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• US study shows pedestrian detection systems don't work when needed most

  08-10-2019 14:30
  New research from the American Automobile Association (AAA) showed automatic emergency braking systems with pedestrian detection perform inconsistently, and proved to be completely ineffective at night.
  
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• DeepRoute start-up raises $50m for AV research

  08-10-2019 14:29
  DeepRoute, a self-driving vehicle tech start-up, has announced it has raised US$50m in its pre-Series A funding round 'to expand the global presence of the company's autonomous driving solutions'. The financing round was led by Fosun RZ Capital, a Beijing-based venture capital arm of Chinese conglomerate Fosun International.
  
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• W Series could team up with F1 for races in North America next year

  08-10-2019 14:26
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingThe all-female W Series is discussing a move outside Europe, and a potential North American double-header supporting Formula One races in the United States and Mexico, as part of an expanded second season.Former F1 race winner David Coulthard, who heads the advisory board for the series and is a long-time friend of chairman and major shareholder Sean Wadsworth, said talks with Formula One were ongoing.The W Series, which uses identical 1.8 litre Formula Three cars,
  
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• Bentley Motors becomes UK's first carbon neutral luxury automotive factory - Business Leader

  08-10-2019 14:24 via businessleader.co.uk
  Bentley Motors becomes UK's first carbon neutral luxury automotive factory  Business Leader
  
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• Bentley Crewe plant certified carbon neutral

  08-10-2019 14:08
  VW-Group luxury brand Bentley Motors has announced carbon neutral certification for its factory headquarters in Crewe, UK.
  
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• NXP’s automotive-grade deep learning toolkit unleashes 30x higher performance for next-generation automotive applications - Yahoo Finance

  08-10-2019 14:00 via finance.yahoo.com
  NXP’s automotive-grade deep learning toolkit unleashes 30x higher performance for next-generation automotive applications  Yahoo Finance
  
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• UAW strike delays start of 2020 Chevrolet Corvette production

  08-10-2019 13:40
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,Chevrolet,GM,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading UAW strike delays start of 2020 Chevrolet Corvette production UAW strike delays start of 2020 Chevrolet Corvette production originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 8 Oct 2019 07:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Henkel inks supply deal with Carbon Revolution

  08-10-2019 13:31
  Henkel has reached a material supply agreement with automotive composite wheels manufacturer, Carbon Revolution.
  
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• How entertainment can save automotive advertising - Shots

  08-10-2019 13:11 via shots.net
  How entertainment can save automotive advertising  Shots
  
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• Punch Powertrain appoints Jorge Solis as new CEO

  08-10-2019 13:08
  Punch Powertrain has appointed Jorge Solis as its new chief executive officer with immediate effect.
  
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• Opel Corsa 6G now in production at Zaragoza

  08-10-2019 13:07
  The sixth generation Opel Corsa is now in full production at the PSA Group plant in Zaragoza.
  
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• Mitsubishi launches Euro IV-compliant L300 in the Philippines

  08-10-2019 12:44
  Mitsubishi Motors launched its new L300 small truck in the Philippines at the end of September, fitted with a new diesel engine which meets the country's Euro IV regulations.
  
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