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• Tesla posts surprise quarterly profit, sets deliveries record

  23-10-2019 23:34
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,TeslaShares of the company shot up 14% to $291.39 in extended trading after Tesla also confirmed that it was producing vehicles on a trial basis at its Gigafactory in Shanghai."We have cleared initial milestones toward our manufacturing license and are working towards finalizing the license and meeting other governmental requirements before we begin ramping production and delivery of vehicles from Shanghai," the companysaid in a statement.Tesla's Model 3 is
  
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• Ford posts lower Q3 profit, trims its full-year outlook

  23-10-2019 22:31
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,FordFord Motor Coon Wednesday posted a lower quarterly profit as it took charges for its global restructuring, and reduced its full-year operating profit forecast due to higher warranty and incentive costs, as well as lower-than-expected sales in China.The No. 2 U.S. automaker reported a third-quarter net profit of $425 million (£329.84 million), or 11 cents a share, compared with $991 million, or 25 cents a share, a year earlier.The quarter included $1.5 bi
  
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• Kawasaki Z H2 is a supercharged naked bike wearing green

  23-10-2019 22:10
  
  Filed under:Tokyo Motor Show,Motorcycle,PerformanceContinue reading Kawasaki Z H2 is a supercharged naked bike wearing green Kawasaki Z H2 is a supercharged naked bike wearing green originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 16:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• American drivers warming to self-driving cars

  23-10-2019 21:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Technology,Emerging Technologies,AutonomousThe survey of 1,040 American adults over the age of 18 revealed that drivers are ready for more self-driving cars on the road and have plans to make them an extension of their homes and offices.Following the leads of General Motors Co , Uber Technologies Incand Apple Inc , South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Groupthis month unveiled bold plans to invest in autonomous vehicles and other related systems.Lyft Inchas also said it will inve
  
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• Honda brings forward goal to be fully electrified in Europe to 2022

  23-10-2019 19:51
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,Electric,HybridJapanese carmaker Hondahas brought forward a goal to only sell electric and hybrid cars in Europe by three years to 2022, a leading company executive said on Wednesday.Last month, Honda said it would phase out all diesel vehicle sales in Europe by 2021 in favour of electrified vehicles.Gardner made the announcement in Amsterdam, where Honda was presenting the new fully-electric Jazz model for the European market.Continue reading Honda brings forward goal to
  
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• Alpina turns the BMW 3 Series into the B3 for the rest of the world

  23-10-2019 19:15
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Tokyo Motor Show,BMW,Performance,sedanContinue reading Alpina turns the BMW 3 Series into the B3 for the rest of the world Alpina turns the BMW 3 Series into the B3 for the rest of the world originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• TV reporter fired after climbing on cars live at auto show

  23-10-2019 18:56
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Ford,SUV,ClassicsContinue reading TV reporter fired after climbing on cars live at auto show TV reporter fired after climbing on cars live at auto show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Veoneer records Q3 net sales down 12% to US$462m

  23-10-2019 18:25
  Veoneer has posted third-quarter net sales down 12% to US$462m.
  
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• Veoneer Q3 sales off 12%

  23-10-2019 18:25
  Veoneer said its third quarter results were better than expectations with the exception of net sales which declined 12% to $462m.
  
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• VW trims hour off Golf build time

  23-10-2019 17:47
  Volkswagen said it had trimmed an hour off the time needed to make the eighth generation Golf.
  
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• Honda announces all-hybrid Jazz for Europe

  23-10-2019 17:47
  Honda has unveiled the redesigned, fourth generation Jazz [aka Fit], featuring advanced two-motor hybrid powertrain technology as standard for the first time.
  
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• Tesla Model S gains enormous rear wing and front splitter on the Nurburgring

  23-10-2019 17:39
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Electric,Performance,sedanContinue reading Tesla Model S gains enormous rear wing and front splitter on the Nurburgring Tesla Model S gains enormous rear wing and front splitter on the Nurburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:39:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Protesters sing 'Baby Shark' to toddler in car — and now it's their theme song

  23-10-2019 17:35
  
  Filed under:Weird Car NewsWhen driver Eliane Jabbour was surrounded by a rally in the capital last weekend, she asked protesters if they could stop shouting as her young son, Robin, was asleep in the front passenger seat.On the spot, Eliane relates, the crowd spontaneously broke out into a rendition of the song "Baby Shark", complete with hand gestures depicting a shark's bite, and big smiles.Continue reading Protesters sing 'Baby Shark' to toddler in car — and now it's their theme song Pr
  
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• New 2021 Nissan Ariya electric crossover on sale from £41,845

  23-10-2019 17:20
  Order books have opened for the new all-electric Nissan Ariya coupe-crossover, with prices starting from just under £42k
  
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• Snapshot of UK automotive before Brexit | Article - Automotive Logistics

  23-10-2019 17:00
  Snapshot of UK automotive before Brexit | Article  Automotive Logistics
  
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• Suzuki shows electric coupe that's also a wagon, autonomous van and Hustler Concept in Tokyo

  23-10-2019 16:47
  
  Filed under:Green,Tokyo Motor Show,Suzuki,Coupe,Crossover,Minivan/Van,Wagon,Concept Cars,ElectricSuzuki celebrates its centennial with a couple of unique concepts including a retro hybrid coupe and autonomous van. Also, the Hustler Concept is revealed.Continue reading Suzuki shows electric coupe that's also a wagon, autonomous van and Hustler Concept in Tokyo Suzuki shows electric coupe that's also a wagon, autonomous van and Hustler Concept in Tokyo originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oc
  
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• Nissan Ariya EV leaked in patent renderings

  23-10-2019 16:20
  
  The production version of the all-electric Nissan Ariya is on its way - and these patented digital models give us a clear look at how the brand’s family SUV is shaping up. 
  The renderings show us that while some features are carried over from the Ariya concept first revealed at the 2019 Tokyo motor show, other details have inevitably been tweaked for production. The headlight and grille treatment remains fairly faithful to the concept, but details around the bumper become a little fus
  
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• New Nissan Ariya electric SUV unveiled ahead of 2021 launch

  23-10-2019 16:20
  
  This is the Nissan Ariya, an all-new, pure-electric SUV from the company that revolutionised the family car market 15 years ago with the Qashqai, and introduced the first mainstream EV, the Leaf, in 2011.
  Described by the Japanese manufacturer as a ‘coupé crossover’, the Ariya sticks pretty close to the design of a concept that was revealed at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show. It’s 4.59 metres long – so closer to the dimensions of the X-Trail than the Q
  
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• 2021 Nissan Ariya electric SUV to be revealed on 15 July

  23-10-2019 16:20
  
  Nissan has teased an all-new electric SUV called the Ariya in an online video ahead of the crossover’s official debut on 15 July. 
  Previewed as a concept car at last year’s Tokyo motor show, the Ariya will sit above the Leaf in Nissan’s electric car line-up as a battery powered alternative for the Qashqai and X-Trail. This latest teaser clip gives us an official glimpse of what to expect when the covers come off. Best SUVs to buy 2020It’s clear that this family
  
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• Tokyo Motor Show showcases the latest automotive technological advancements - Yahoo News UK

  23-10-2019 16:00
  Tokyo Motor Show showcases the latest automotive technological advancements  Yahoo News UK
  
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• 'Volvo want to lead the way in sustainability, as well as safety'

  23-10-2019 15:42
  
  Jonathan Burn2019-10-23 16:22
  After revealing their first EV, Volvo want to lead the way in sustainability just like they have with safety, says Jonathan BurnIf there’s one topic that is getting everyone fired up at the moment – not the one beginning with B – it’s climate change. Driving down CO2 emissions, for car brands in particular, is number one on the agenda. But selling low-emission cars and making a profit while doing so don’t always go hand in hand. 
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• Mazda designs new EV as a second car

  23-10-2019 15:32
  Mazda's first full-production BEV, the MX-30, announced at the Tokyo show, will go on sale in the UK early in 2021.
  
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• Honda Europe speeds up electrification plans

  23-10-2019 15:32
  Honda Europe said an accelerated Electric Vision strategy would see all its mainstream models electrified by 2022, three years earlier than previously planned.
  
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• Subscribe to one month of Amazon Music Unlimited and get an Echo Dot for just $0.99

  23-10-2019 15:30
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading Subscribe to one month of Amazon Music Unlimited and get an Echo Dot for just $0.99 Subscribe to one month of Amazon Music Unlimited and get an Echo Dot for just $0.99 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda to electrify its ‘mainstream’ European line-up by 2022

  23-10-2019 15:17
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-10-23 14:15
  As part of its “electric vision” strategy, Honda will electrify its mainstream European models by 2022Honda has confirmed it will electrify all of its mainstream models by 2022, in a bid to meet European emissions regulations. Over the next 36 months, the Japanese manufacturer will launch six electrified cars, one of which will be the next-generation Honda Jazz, which was revealed at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
  Honda has officially announced fou
  
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• Michigan dealer turns a Jeep Gladiator into a Scrambler tribute

  23-10-2019 15:00
  
  Filed under:Jeep,Truck,Off-Road,Specialty,Classics,VideosContinue reading Michigan dealer turns a Jeep Gladiator into a Scrambler tribute Michigan dealer turns a Jeep Gladiator into a Scrambler tribute originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Datsun brand likely doomed as Nissan right-sizes from Ghosn's grand plan

  23-10-2019 14:58
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing,Tokyo Motor Show,NissanNissan Motor Co Ltd is likely to axe its Datsun brand, drop some unprofitable products and close a number of assembly lines worldwide as it seeks to boost profits by getting smaller, two company sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.Known internally as the "performance recovery plan", the proposed steps mark a sharp break with Nissan's strategy under ousted leader Carlos Ghosn, who pursued ambitious vehicle sa
  
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• Toyota concepts dream up a fanciful 'future mobility society' in Toyko

  23-10-2019 14:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Tokyo Motor Show,Toyota,Wagon,Concept Cars,Electric,Future,Police/Emergency,SpecialtyContinue reading Toyota concepts dream up a fanciful 'future mobility society' in Toyko Toyota concepts dream up a fanciful 'future mobility society' in Toyko originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ionity launches Spain high-power charging station

  23-10-2019 14:44
  Ionity has launched its first high-power charging station in Spain in conjunction with Cepsa.
  
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• Google releases a new Android Automotive emulator for developers - Developer Tech

  23-10-2019 14:24
  Google releases a new Android Automotive emulator for developers  Developer Tech
  
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• Yamaha confirms it's out of the automotive industry - Autoblog

  23-10-2019 14:23
  Yamaha confirms it's out of the automotive industry  Autoblog
  
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• Yamaha confirms it's out of the automotive industry

  23-10-2019 14:23
  
  Filed under:Tokyo Motor Show,Motorcycle,Concept Cars,FutureContinue reading Yamaha confirms it's out of the automotive industry Yamaha confirms it's out of the automotive industry originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• South Korea speeds up roll-out of hydrogen refueling network

  23-10-2019 14:20
  The South Korean government plans to build a network of 310 hydrogen charging stations across the country by 2022 to help encourage growth the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology.
  
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• 2020 Ford Escape Review & Buying Guide | New and more carlike

  23-10-2019 14:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,New Car Reviews,Crossover,HybridContinue reading 2020 Ford Escape Review & Buying Guide | New and more carlike 2020 Ford Escape Review & Buying Guide | New and more carlike originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Croatia reportedly eyes VW plant too

  23-10-2019 13:58
  Croatia wants to persuade Volkswagen to build its planned new EUR1.3bn (US$1.45bn) factory in the Adriatic country, after the German car maker said it was putting on hold its final decision to build the facility in Turkey, local media reported.
  
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• WiTricity teams with Green Power in South Korea

  23-10-2019 13:54
  WiTricity has entered into licencing and technology transfer agreements with Green Power, a South Korea-based supplier of power electronics and high power wireless charging systems.
  
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• Lexus plans battery EV launch in 2020

  23-10-2019 13:49
  Toyota Motor's luxury Lexus will launch its first all battery electric vehicle next year, as the luxury brand races to market a battery-operated car amid growing competition to develop zero emissions vehicles, the head of the brand said on Wednesday.
  
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• Continental enters partnership with 3M for I-2-V interface evaluation

  23-10-2019 13:38
  Continental and US-based conglomerate 3M have partnered to evaluate ways to improve road infrastructure and related technologies.
  
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• Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon previews the kei car of the 2020s

  23-10-2019 13:36
  
  Filed under:Tokyo Motor Show,Mitsubishi,Minivan/Van,Concept CarsContinue reading Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon previews the kei car of the 2020s Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon previews the kei car of the 2020s originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:36:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota e-Racer wants us to know autonomy can be thrilling, too

  23-10-2019 13:22
  
  Filed under:Tokyo Motor Show,Toyota,Convertible,Concept Cars,Racing,VideosContinue reading Toyota e-Racer wants us to know autonomy can be thrilling, too Toyota e-Racer wants us to know autonomy can be thrilling, too originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:22:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept announces the brand's entry in EVs

  23-10-2019 13:17
  
  Filed under:Green,Tokyo Motor Show,Lexus,Autonomous,Electric,Luxury,Performance,sedanContinue reading Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept announces the brand's entry in EVs Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept announces the brand's entry in EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• All-season tyre test 2019: top all-weather tyres tested

  23-10-2019 13:13
  
  2019-10-23 12:15
  Should you fit all-season tyres for 12 months instead of switching from summer to winter tyres? Our test has the answer
  
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• New BMW M340i xDrive 2019 review

  23-10-2019 13:09
  
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  Image 1 of 26 23 Oct, 2019 11:00pmJames Brodie
  If you can't wait for the all-new BMW M3, this 369bhp M340i xDrive could be just the ticketBMW’s M division is applying the finishing touches to the next-generation M3 right now, but until then, the hottest member of the new G20-generation 3 Series line-up slots into a gap in the market that seems somewhat sparsely populated.
  This is the M340i xDrive, and it’s an M-tweaked, hot halfway house, and is the only model in the cu
  
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• GM's Jeff Massimilla on cybersecurity in the automotive industry - Automotive News

  23-10-2019 13:00
  GM's Jeff Massimilla on cybersecurity in the automotive industry  Automotive News
  
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• Cyber everywhere: Preparing for automotive safety in the face of cyber threats - Automotive News

  23-10-2019 13:00
  Cyber everywhere: Preparing for automotive safety in the face of cyber threats  Automotive News
  
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• Best all-season tyres 2023: tyre brands reviewed and UK prices compared

  23-10-2019 12:45
  Which tyres should you fit to ensure you’re prepared to face all conditions throughout the year?
  
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• Best all-season tyres 2022: tyre brands reviewed and UK prices compared

  23-10-2019 12:45
  Which tyres should you fit to ensure you’re prepared to face all conditions throughout the year?
  
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• Best all-season tyres 2022

  23-10-2019 12:45
  Which tyres should you fit to ensure you’re prepared to face all conditions throughout the year?
  
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• European Commission seeks to 'grasp the reality' of future mobility - Automotive World

  23-10-2019 12:34
  European Commission seeks to 'grasp the reality' of future mobility  Automotive World
  
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• US mulls talks with EU over auto tariffs

  23-10-2019 12:28
  The Trump administration in the US is reportedly considering more negotiations with the EU rather than imposing new tariffs on car imports next month according to a report in the Financial Times.
  
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