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• New MS-RT Ford Transit Connect 2019 review

  09-10-2019 23:40
  
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  Image 1 of 17 9 Oct, 2019 5:00pmJake Weaver
  Can the new MS-RT Ford Transit Connect follow in the successful footsteps of the bigger, MS-RT tuned Transit Custom?  Following on from its impressive conversion of the Ford Transit Custom last year, Welsh tuning company MS-RT has turned its efforts to one of our favourite small vans, the Ford Transit Connect. 
  Based in Pontypool, south Wales, MS-RT has given the Transit Connect a new, aggressively sporty appearance by adding a
  
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• Jeep, liberated from Apple emoji, celebrates with new campaign

  09-10-2019 23:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jeep, which fiercely protects its trademarked name, is celebrating the demotion of an emoji that it says falsely represented the brand. 
  
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• 2019 VW Arteon misses IIHS Top Safety Pick award due to poor headlights

  09-10-2019 23:00
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Safety,Hatchback,sedanContinue reading 2019 VW Arteon misses IIHS Top Safety Pick award due to poor headlights 2019 VW Arteon misses IIHS Top Safety Pick award due to poor headlights originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 17:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Midengine Corvette, large SUVs to be delayed by strike, firm says

  09-10-2019 22:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  LMC Automotive says that even if the strike ended today, production of the midengine Chevrolet Corvette will be delayed by two or three weeks, while production of large SUVs will be set back at least a month.
  
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• UK road pricing inquiry planned as electric cars threaten a £40bn tax black hole

  09-10-2019 22:09
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-10-10 12:15
  MPs start road pricing debate ahead of 2020 inquiry; tolls, congestion charging and workplace parking levies all under considerationUK motorists could be faced with pay-per-mile road charging and other fresh levies to plug a £40 billion financial black hole caused by the mass advent of electric cars, which are currently exempt from road tax and generate no fuel duty revenue. 
  The news comes after the cross-party Transport Select Committee announced it wa
  
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• UK road pricing enquiry planned as electric cars threaten a £40bn tax black hole

  09-10-2019 22:09
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-10-10 00:01
  MPs start road pricing debate ahead of 2020 enquiry; tolls, congestion charging and workplace parking levies all under considerationUK motorists could be faced with pay-per-mile road charging and other fresh levies to plug a £40 billion financial black hole caused by the mass advent of electric cars, which are currently exempt from road tax and generate no fuel duty revenue. 
  The news comes after the cross-party Transport Select Committee announced it wa
  
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• Automakers, suppliers, tech companies form AV computing consortium

  09-10-2019 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  The goal of the consortium is to speed development of safer, more affordable self-driving technology that can be built at scale.
  
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• Mercedes EQB electric prototype spied on German roads

  09-10-2019 21:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,Electric,LuxuryContinue reading Mercedes EQB electric prototype spied on German roads Mercedes EQB electric prototype spied on German roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 15:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota Supra, Rolls-Royces, dozens of BMWs recalled for backup camera issue

  09-10-2019 21:00
  
  Filed under:Technology,Recalls,BMW,Rolls-Royce,Toyota,Convertible,Coupe,Crossover,SUV,sedanContinue reading Toyota Supra, Rolls-Royces, dozens of BMWs recalled for backup camera issue Toyota Supra, Rolls-Royces, dozens of BMWs recalled for backup camera issue originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Should cameras replace car mirrors? NHTSA wants to know

  09-10-2019 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  NHTSA said it is seeking public and industry input on whether to allow so-called camera monitoring systems to replace rear- and side-view mirrors mandated by a longstanding U.S. auto safety standard.
  
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• Cadillac CT4 and CT4-V pricing revealed, starts just under $34,000

  09-10-2019 20:30
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Luxury,Performance,sedanContinue reading Cadillac CT4 and CT4-V pricing revealed, starts just under $34,000 Cadillac CT4 and CT4-V pricing revealed, starts just under $34,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Feds investigate funding of UAW Black Lake cabin, report says

  09-10-2019 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  The FBI, IRS and Labor Department searched the UAW's Black Lake resort Aug. 28 as part of a coordinated nationwide raid that included the Detroit area home of current UAW President Gary Jones.
  
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• Volvo embeds Android on its new EV

  09-10-2019 19:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  The electric XC40, to be revealed Oct. 16 in Los Angeles, will include voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other services.
  
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• Tesla's Smart Summon called 'glitchy' by Consumer Reports

  09-10-2019 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Consumer Reports tested Smart Summon, which was released via software update in late September, over several days at its Auto Test Center in Colchester, Conn., and in nearby parking lots.
  
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• Chevy Blazer three-row spied in thin camouflage

  09-10-2019 19:53
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Chevrolet,CrossoverContinue reading Chevy Blazer three-row spied in thin camouflage Chevy Blazer three-row spied in thin camouflage originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 13:53:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bridges, railroad tracks can trigger Nissan Rogue's automatic emergency braking system

  09-10-2019 19:10
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Automakers,Technology,NissanContinue reading Bridges, railroad tracks can trigger Nissan Rogue's automatic emergency braking system Bridges, railroad tracks can trigger Nissan Rogue's automatic emergency braking system originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 13:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus vs SEAT Leon

  09-10-2019 18:26
  
  2019-10-12 10:00
  The Vauxhall Astra has beaten the Ford Focus and SEAT Leon before, can it do it again? In October 2015, Auto Express published a group test pitting the then brand-new Vauxhall Astra against two of the most impressive cars in its class: the Ford Focus and the SEAT Leon.  
  The Astra broke new ground then, but a lot has changed in the four years since. Now that there’s a facelifted version of the Astra available, we thought it was high time to bring them back togeth
  
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• Tesla warns California customers to charge their EVs ahead of outages

  09-10-2019 18:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricContinue reading Tesla warns California customers to charge their EVs ahead of outages Tesla warns California customers to charge their EVs ahead of outages originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 12:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• DFSK, Wuling begin exports from Indonesia

  09-10-2019 18:20
  Dongfeng Sokon's Indonesian joint venture, PT Sokonindo Automobile, began exporting vehicles to markets across this region this year from its plant in Cikande in Banten, 50km (30 miles) west of the capital city Jakarta.
  
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• Consumer Reports calls Tesla Summon a 'glitchy' 'science experiment'

  09-10-2019 18:12
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Smartphone,ElectricThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said last week it was looking into parking lot crashes of Tesla Model 3s trying to drive to owners under the Smart Summon feature.Several users have also posted videos on social media of Tesla vehicles that appear to have been in near accidents.One posted a video of a Tesla striking a garage wall and another of a Tesla being struck by a vehicle backing up.Continue reading Consumer
  
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• UAW-GM talks down to wages - report

  09-10-2019 18:08
  Negotiations between General Motors and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have narrowed down to discussions on wages, according to The Wall Street Journal.
  
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• Automotive sector becomes the new sweet spot for IT services firms - Business Standard

  09-10-2019 18:08 via business-standard.com
  Automotive sector becomes the new sweet spot for IT services firms  Business Standard
  
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• Catch these four Aston Martins in Bond 25, 'No Time to Die'

  09-10-2019 17:45
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Aston Martin,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Catch these four Aston Martins in Bond 25, 'No Time to Die' Catch these four Aston Martins in Bond 25, 'No Time to Die' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Fiat 500 Abarth Final Drive | Farewell to the Hellmouse

  09-10-2019 17:30
  
  Filed under:Fiat,Quick Spins,Convertible,Hatchback,PerformanceContinue reading 2019 Fiat 500 Abarth Final Drive | Farewell to the Hellmouse 2019 Fiat 500 Abarth Final Drive | Farewell to the Hellmouse originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Automotive Electric Fuel Pumps Industry - PRNewswire

  09-10-2019 17:15 via prnewswire.com
  Global Automotive Electric Fuel Pumps Industry  PRNewswire
  
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• Like the VW Golf GTI's plaid seats and golf ball shifter? This is who you should thank

  09-10-2019 17:10
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Volkswagen,Hatchback,Performance,ClassicsContinue reading Like the VW Golf GTI's plaid seats and golf ball shifter? This is who you should thank Like the VW Golf GTI's plaid seats and golf ball shifter? This is who you should thank originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 11:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Mustang R-Spec is a 700-horsepower Mustang we can't buy

  09-10-2019 16:51
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Ford Mustang R-Spec is a 700-horsepower Mustang we can't buy Ford Mustang R-Spec is a 700-horsepower Mustang we can't buy originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 10:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 4 highly rated HUDs for your car on Amazon

  09-10-2019 16:27
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Affiliate PostsContinue reading 4 highly rated HUDs for your car on Amazon 4 highly rated HUDs for your car on Amazon originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 10:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers establish Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium - Automotive Testing Technology International

  09-10-2019 16:04 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers establish Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium  Automotive Testing Technology International
  
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• Element names current CFO Jo Wetz as new CEO - Automotive Testing Technology International

  09-10-2019 15:55 via automotivetestingtechnologyinternational.com
  Element names current CFO Jo Wetz as new CEO  Automotive Testing Technology International
  
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• Chomarat creates lightweight automotive part to be revealed at K - EPPM

  09-10-2019 15:55 via eppm.com
  Chomarat creates lightweight automotive part to be revealed at K  EPPM
  
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• First C8 Chevy Corvette to be auctioned for charity — but will it be built in time?

  09-10-2019 15:42
  
  Filed under:Auto News,ChevroletContinue reading First C8 Chevy Corvette to be auctioned for charity — but will it be built in time? First C8 Chevy Corvette to be auctioned for charity — but will it be built in time? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 09:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• MG ZS EV vs Nissan Leaf

  09-10-2019 15:15
  
  Auto Express2019-10-09 14:30
  Is MG’s first electric car a convincing challenger? We compare the new ZS EV to the big-selling Nissan LeafAs more manufacturers explore electric tech, the trickle-down continues to penetrate the lower car classes, democratising zero-emissions motoring for many.
  The latest affordable EV model to emerge comes from MG. The Chinese-owned, reborn British brand is offering quite a strong proposition with its ZS EV SUV, as a simple look at the numbers shows: £2
  
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• Volvo rethinks ICE for new EV

  09-10-2019 15:06
  Geely's Volvo Cars said it was fundamentally rethinking infotainment for its forthcoming fully electric XC40.
  
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• 2017 Ford GT sells for $1.54 million at Barrett-Jackson, tripling in value

  09-10-2019 14:54
  
  Filed under:Ford,Auctions,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading 2017 Ford GT sells for $1.54 million at Barrett-Jackson, tripling in value 2017 Ford GT sells for $1.54 million at Barrett-Jackson, tripling in value originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 08:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UAW says GM talks hung up on allocating vehicles to U.S. factories

  09-10-2019 14:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,GMTalks between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union hit a snag Tuesday over what the union says is a lack of commitment by GM to build new vehicles in U.S. factories.In a letter to members, union Vice President Terry Dittes wrote that the union has told GM that it doesn't see a commitment from the company to a workforce that has helped make it billions of dollars."We believe that the vehicles GM
  
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• Jeep Wrangler USPS mail trucks will soon deliver their own recall notices

  09-10-2019 14:22
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Recalls,JeepContinue reading Jeep Wrangler USPS mail trucks will soon deliver their own recall notices Jeep Wrangler USPS mail trucks will soon deliver their own recall notices originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 08:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Haldex moves brake adjuster production from US to Mexico

  09-10-2019 14:11
  This'll please US president Trump: Haldex said it would continue to "streamline" production of brake adjusters by moving location from the United States to Mexico.
  
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• 3 win Nobel Prize for work on lithium-ion batteries

  09-10-2019 14:03
  
  Filed under:Green,Technology,Emerging Technologies,ElectricThree scientists won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for their work leading to the development of lithium-ion batteries, which have reshaped energy storage and transformed cars, mobile phones and many other devices — and reduced reliance on fossil fuels that contribute to global warming.Goodenough is the oldest ever recipient of a Nobel Prize.Continue reading 3 win Nobel Prize for work on lithium-ion batteries 3 win Nobel
  
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• Julia Prescot joins Port of Tyne board | News - Automotive Logistics

  09-10-2019 13:59 via automotivelogistics.media
  Julia Prescot joins Port of Tyne board | News  Automotive Logistics
  
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• "An electric hot hatch is something we should all look forward to"

  09-10-2019 13:51
  
  Steve Fowler2019-10-09 14:55
  Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the rise of the electric hot hatchback means there's still plenty of life left in the sectorIt's us Brits and our love affair with the hot hatch that has kept the genre going over the years. Quite simply, we buy, drive and cherish more of them than anyone else on the planet.
  But even our die-hard enthusiasm isn’t enough to overcome the ever-tightening emissions legislation that’s set to sound another death knell for the
  
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• Fourth Lamborghini model could be an all-electric 2+2 GT

  09-10-2019 13:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Lamborghini,Electric,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,Supercars,sedanContinue reading Fourth Lamborghini model could be an all-electric 2+2 GT Fourth Lamborghini model could be an all-electric 2+2 GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Oct 2019 07:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• On-board courier Chapman Freeborn expands into California - Automotive Logistics

  09-10-2019 13:35 via automotivelogistics.media
  On-board courier Chapman Freeborn expands into California  Automotive Logistics
  
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• Automotive Adhesives Market Worth $10.7 Billion by 2024 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™ content= - PR Newswire UK

  09-10-2019 13:30 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Automotive Adhesives Market Worth $10.7 Billion by 2024 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™ content=  PR Newswire UK
  
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• Electric Volvo XC40 runs Android Automotive OS, with Google Play, Maps and Assistant - Pocket-lint

  09-10-2019 13:27 via pocket-lint.com
  Electric Volvo XC40 runs Android Automotive OS, with Google Play, Maps and Assistant  Pocket-lint
  
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• Ford starts Puma build in Romania

  09-10-2019 13:15
  Ford Motor Company has started production of the Puma crossover model at its assembly plant in Craiova.
  
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• Bosch opens engineering centre in Sofia

  09-10-2019 13:11
  Bosch has opened an engineering centre in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
  
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• Renault accelerates Mobility as an Industry

  09-10-2019 12:32
  Renault says it is is accelerating and creating MAI (Mobility as an Industry), an operating subsidiary for new mobility services.
  
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• Autoneum appoints Matthias Holzammer as new CEO

  09-10-2019 12:28
  Autoneum has appointed Matthias Holzammer as new CEO.
  
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• Loadsmart launches tool to pair trucks and freight

  09-10-2019 12:25
  Loadsmart has launched a Smart Match tool to help carriers pair trucks with freight.
  
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