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• Behind the scenes of our subcompact crossover comparison

  15-10-2019 23:14
  
  Filed under:Honda,Hyundai,Jeep,Kia,Crossover,SUVContinue reading Behind the scenes of our subcompact crossover comparison Behind the scenes of our subcompact crossover comparison originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ex-employee's lawsuit claims Mercedes dealer used racial slurs, boasted of overcharging black customers

  15-10-2019 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jeffrey Turner says in the federal lawsuit filed last week that Mercedes-Benz of Lafayette fired him in October 2017 after he reported offensive conduct to the automaker. He is seeking damages and a trial by jury.
  
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• GM, UAW putting final touches on deal to end monthlong strike

  15-10-2019 22:21
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,GMGeneral Motors Coand the United Auto Workers union were near a deal on Tuesday to end a 30-day strike that has cost the automaker about $2 billion after Chief Executive Mary Barra and President Mark Reuss took part in contract talks, according to two people briefed on the matter.GM declined to comment on the involvement of its top two executives in the negotiations.A UAW spokesman declined to comment.Continue reading GM, UAW p
  
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• Hearst Magazines to operate Autoweek under license agreement

  15-10-2019 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Under the agreement, Hearst Autos will produce the digital publication on Autoweek.com, and the website will be hosted on Hearst's proprietary content platform MediaOS. The print publication will cease. 
  
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• 2021 Nissan Rogue spied hiding major updates inside and out

  15-10-2019 22:11
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Nissan,CrossoverContinue reading 2021 Nissan Rogue spied hiding major updates inside and out 2021 Nissan Rogue spied hiding major updates inside and out originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:11:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NADA elects Minnesota's Paul Walser as next vice chairman

  15-10-2019 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  The National Automobile Dealers Association has elected Minnesota's Paul Walser as its next vice chairman, meaning he is likely to serve as chairman in 2021.
  
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• Subcompact Crossover Comparo Roundtable | Autoblog Podcast #599

  15-10-2019 21:00
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Honda,Hummer,Jeep,Kia,SUV,ComparisonHonda HR-V vs. Hyundai Kona vs. Jeep Renegade vs. Kia SoulContinue reading Subcompact Crossover Comparo Roundtable | Autoblog Podcast #599 Subcompact Crossover Comparo Roundtable | Autoblog Podcast #599 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota's Copen GR Sport is a tiny, racy roadster

  15-10-2019 20:23
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Toyota,Daihatsu,Convertible,Lightweight,PerformanceContinue reading Toyota's Copen GR Sport is a tiny, racy roadster Toyota's Copen GR Sport is a tiny, racy roadster originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Morris JE van to revive retro-cute British icon as an EV

  15-10-2019 19:17
  
  Filed under:Green,Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,ElectricContinue reading Morris JE van to revive retro-cute British icon as an EV Morris JE van to revive retro-cute British icon as an EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AutoNation criticized for selling used cars under recall

  15-10-2019 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Advocacy groups found 285 vehicles — about 1 in 9 used vehicles it reviewed — were for sale with unrepaired recall defects, although it is legal under federal law to sell such vehicles.
  
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• Refreshed Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ spied running around the Nurburgring

  15-10-2019 18:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Subaru,Toyota,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Refreshed Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ spied running around the Nurburgring Refreshed Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ spied running around the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault, Waymo partner on potential self-driving route from Paris airport

  15-10-2019 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  The route between Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris and La Defense, a huge business district west of the city, is regarded as ideal for shared, self-driving cars that would compliment trains, taxis and buses.
  
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• Autoblog Subcompact Crossover Comparison | Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Jeep Renegade, Kia Soul

  15-10-2019 18:00
  
  Filed under:Honda,Hyundai,Jeep,Kia,New Car Reviews,Crossover,SUV,ComparisonContinue reading Autoblog Subcompact Crossover Comparison | Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Jeep Renegade, Kia Soul Autoblog Subcompact Crossover Comparison | Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Jeep Renegade, Kia Soul originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM CEO Mary Barra joins UAW talks; deal to end strike may be near

  15-10-2019 17:28
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,GMGeneral Motors CEO Mary Barra joined negotiators at the bargaining table, an indication that a deal may be near to end a monthlong strike by members of the United Auto Workers union that has paralyzed its factories.Barra and GM President Mark Reuss were in the bargaining room early Tuesday, a person briefed on the talks said.Continue reading GM CEO Mary Barra joins UAW talks; deal to end strike may be near GM CEO Mary Barra jo
  
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• New Chevrolet Corvette C8 2020 review

  15-10-2019 17:01
  
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  We find out if the new mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette C8 can live up to its legendary nameThere have been rumors of a mid-engined Corvette for over 50 years. But now the mystery is over: it’s finally here, and we’ve been lucky enough to take one for a drive.
  In many ways, the latest Corvette represents a complete departure from its predecessor, but despite the short nose and elongated mid-section that results in having an engine in the
  
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• Tesla Powerwall home battery installations coming to Japan next spring

  15-10-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Green,TeslaTesla Incwill start installing its Powerwall home power storage batteries in Japan next spring, the U.S. electric car and battery maker said on Tuesday, marking the product's debut in Asia.The 13.5 kilowatt-hour (kWh) Powerwall can store power generated by solar panels and costs 990,000 yen ($9,135), including the Backup Gateway system which manages the grid connection, but excluding installation costs and retail tax.It will be sold directly online by Tesla or via certain
  
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• Rolls-Royce Muse: where the automotive and art realms come together - The Week UK

  15-10-2019 16:53
  Rolls-Royce Muse: where the automotive and art realms come together  The Week UK
  
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• Jaguar offering I-Pace Nürburgring hot laps for $164

  15-10-2019 16:45
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Jaguar,Green Culture,Crossover,Electric,Performance,sedanContinue reading Jaguar offering I-Pace Nürburgring hot laps for $164 Jaguar offering I-Pace Nürburgring hot laps for $164 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW's 'heart of the market' BEV pricing strategy aims for wrong organ

  15-10-2019 16:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  The pricing plan for the ID4 crossover, which launches next year, ignores the company's egregious recent past. If Volkswagen wants to atone for its sins, its first battery-electric vehicle needs to be much cheaper.
  
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• 2021 Hyundai Tucson sheds more camouflage

  15-10-2019 16:30
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Hyundai,CrossoverContinue reading 2021 Hyundai Tucson sheds more camouflage 2021 Hyundai Tucson sheds more camouflage originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Solar cars on a 3,000-kilometer race across Australia

  15-10-2019 16:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Alternative Fuels,SolarContinue reading Solar cars on a 3,000-kilometer race across Australia Solar cars on a 3,000-kilometer race across Australia originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• DENSO Champions Diversity in Automotive Industry as Sponsor of Automotive News' Leading Women Conference - PRNewswire

  15-10-2019 16:16
  DENSO Champions Diversity in Automotive Industry as Sponsor of Automotive News' Leading Women Conference  PRNewswire
  
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• Corvette, in midengine form, is comfy, civilized supercar

  15-10-2019 15:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  One thing Chevrolet has not shared many details about may be the car's biggest selling point: its refinement, comfort and civility. The 2020 Corvette is as easy to drive as an Impala.
  
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• This motorcycle cover is 27% off today only

  15-10-2019 15:47
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsIf you're planning on keeping your motorcycle outside for any amount of time, you're going to want to get a cover for it. This one touts improved weather protection and breathable fabric. It's only $19 today only!Continue reading This motorcycle cover is 27% off today only This motorcycle cover is 27% off today only originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comme
  
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• Global Automotive E-retail Market 2019-2023| 12% CAGR Projection Over the Next Five Years| Technavio - Business Wire

  15-10-2019 15:35
  Global Automotive E-retail Market 2019-2023| 12% CAGR Projection Over the Next Five Years| Technavio  Business Wire
  
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• 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Red S Edition demands plenty of green

  15-10-2019 15:35
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Chrysler,Minivan/Van,HybridContinue reading 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Red S Edition demands plenty of green 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Red S Edition demands plenty of green originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Genesis GV60 spied at the Nurburgring

  15-10-2019 15:15
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-10-15 14:00
  Hyundai’s luxury spin-off brand looks set to return to Europe with a compact SUV to rival the BMW X3 and Audi Q5Our spy photographers have snapped the new Genesis GV60 on camera, undergoing handling assessments at the Nurburgring. This mule could mark the return of Hyundai’s luxury spin-off brand to Europe, where it will wade into the heavily populated midsize premium SUV market, currently dominated by the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes GLC.
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• 2021 Genesis GV70 spied for the first time at the Nurburgring

  15-10-2019 15:10
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Spy Photos,Genesis,Crossover,LuxuryContinue reading 2021 Genesis GV70 spied for the first time at the Nurburgring 2021 Genesis GV70 spied for the first time at the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW delays decision on Turkey plant over country's incursion into Syria

  15-10-2019 15:00
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Plants/Manufacturing,VolkswagenFRANKFURT/HANOVER (Reuters) - Volkswagenhas postponed the final decision whether to build a car plant in Turkey, the company said, amid international criticism of the country's military operation in Syria and concerns about potential reputational fallout."We are carefully monitoring the current situation and look with concern at current developments," a company spokesman said on Tuesday.Earlier this month, Volkswagen established a
  
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• New 2022 Genesis GV60 EV: UK prices and specs revealed

  15-10-2019 15:00
  Three versions of the new Genesis GV60 EV are coming to Britain, with options including Nappa leather upholstery
  
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• New 2022 Genesis GV60 electric crossover caught on camera

  15-10-2019 15:00
  Genesis is gearing up for the launch of a new compact electric SUV, spied on camera for the first time as a potential rival for the Tesla Model Y.
  It’ll be based on the Hyundai Group’s E-GMP platform for electric vehicles and could be badged GV60 if Genesis’s trademark applications are anything to go by. The production-ready GV60 will be revealed later this year.SEE MORE New Genesis Electrified G80 luxury saloon makes its debutEarlier in 2021 a Hyundai Group presentation to inv
  
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• New 2022 Genesis GV60 confirmed for launch in Europe this year

  15-10-2019 15:00
  The GV60 is the first dedicated electric vehicle from Genesis and it will go on sale in Europe with up to 429bhp and, strangely, a “Drift Mode”
  
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• New 2021 Genesis GV60 pure-electric coupe-SUV unveiled

  15-10-2019 15:00
  Genesis has started its assault on the premium EV market with this – the new GV60 coupe-SUV
  
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• Automotive Qualified eGaN® FET, 15 V EPC2216 Helps Time-of-Flight Lidar Systems 'See' Better - Business Wire

  15-10-2019 15:00
  Automotive Qualified eGaN® FET, 15 V EPC2216 Helps Time-of-Flight Lidar Systems 'See' Better  Business Wire
  
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• Let the Chevy Corvette C8.R's 5.5-liter V8 serenade you as it laps Road America

  15-10-2019 14:50
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Automakers,Motorsports,Chevrolet,Racing,PerformanceContinue reading Let the Chevy Corvette C8.R's 5.5-liter V8 serenade you as it laps Road America Let the Chevy Corvette C8.R's 5.5-liter V8 serenade you as it laps Road America originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• For Whitens, innovation spurs safety in automotive applications - Plastics News

  15-10-2019 14:39
  For Whitens, innovation spurs safety in automotive applications  Plastics News
  
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• Hyundai will invest $35 billion in autonomy and emerging technologies

  15-10-2019 14:35
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Hyundai,Kia,Alternative Fuels,Transportation Alternatives,Emerging Technologies,Autonomous,Electric,Future,Hybrid,HydrogenHyundai Motor Group said it plans to invest 41 trillion won ($35 billion) in mobility and other auto technologies by 2025, part of which will be directed to an ambitious effort to become more competitive in self-driving cars that has also received government backing.The plan, which Hyundai said encompasses autonomous, connected and electric
  
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• Tyre pressures and tread depths: your tyre safety check guide

  15-10-2019 14:30
  
  It’s all too easy to take tyres for granted, but when you remember they’re the only physical point of contact between your car and the road - and that not keeping them in good order could land you with a hefty fine - you should sit up and take note. It’s key to remember the vital importance of checking your car’s tyre pressures, tread depth and general condition on a regular basis.
  The legal tyre tread limit is 1.6mm, although drivers are generally advised to change them
  
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• China to cut subsidies on all NEVs at the end of 2020

  15-10-2019 14:25
  China's Ministry of Finance confirmed this week it would withdraw financial subsidies entirely for hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) at the end of 2020, according to local reports.
  
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• Dodge could resurrect the ACR nameplate on a track-hungry Challenger

  15-10-2019 14:22
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Automakers,Motorsports,Dodge,Coupe,RacingContinue reading Dodge could resurrect the ACR nameplate on a track-hungry Challenger Dodge could resurrect the ACR nameplate on a track-hungry Challenger originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Daihatsu Copen GR Sport launched

  15-10-2019 13:55
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-10-15 12:45
  Toyota has launched a hopped-up version of the Daihatsu Copen kei car, featuring a range of cosmetic revisions and chassis upgradesThis is the new Daihatsu Copen GR Sport. It’s an upgraded version of the standard Copen roadster, which is sold as a kei car in Japan, and it has been tuned by Toyota’s performance subsidiary, Gazoo Racing - Daihatsu is part of the Toyota group of companies. Like the standard Copen, the GR Sport will only be sold in Japan, w
  
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• Real-word mpg and emissions: how efficient and clean is your car really?

  15-10-2019 13:45
  
  In 2018, WLTP and RDE tests measuring car MPG and emissions replaced the older, less accurate NEDC tests used before. The aim was to better reflect the fuel economy owners would get in the real world.
  
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• UAW summons local branch chiefs to Detroit for GM talks update

  15-10-2019 13:24
  The United Auto Workers (UAW) has summoned local union leaders to Detroit on Thursday for an update on its negotiations with General Motors.
  
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• Hyundai Motor Group to spend US$35bn on future automotive tech

  15-10-2019 13:24
  Hyundai Motor Group said it planned to invest KRW41 trillion (US$34.65 billion) in mobility technology and strategic investments by 2025, as it boosts its attempts to catch up in the self-driving car race.
  
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• UK finalises no-deal Brexit haulier preparations

  15-10-2019 13:03
  British government authorities say final preparations in the event of a no-deal Brexit are taking place as traffic management steps in Kent are increased.
  
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• GF Casting divests Austria iron foundry

  15-10-2019 12:44
  GF Casting Solutions is divesting its iron foundry in Herzogenburg (Austria) to MRB FerCon.
  
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• Toyota and Lexus to launch three electric cars by 2021

  15-10-2019 12:41
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-10-15 11:30
  Toyota and Lexus plan on launching three new all-electric cars with plug-in hybrid powertrains also in the pipeline Toyota and Lexus are to bring three pure-electric cars to the market by 2021, insiders at the brand have confirmed.
  The firm wouldn’t expand on which models would be offered with EV powertrains, though the autonomous Toyota LQ and Lexus EV concepts will be unveiled at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show.
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• Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest $34.6 billion in mobility tech by 2025

  15-10-2019 12:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  The investment plan, which has the backing of South Korea's government, encompasses autonomous, connected and electric vehicles as well as technology for ride-sharing.
  
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• 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R first track drive | Sublime in Lime

  15-10-2019 12:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R first track drive | Sublime in Lime 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R first track drive | Sublime in Lime originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Oct 2019 06:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• One in three UK automotive firms laying off staff ahead of Brexit, SMMT claims - This is Money

  15-10-2019 11:50
  One in three UK automotive firms laying off staff ahead of Brexit, SMMT claims  This is Money
  
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