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• Elon Musk says Tesla's first European production plant will be in Berlin

  12-11-2019 23:14
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,TeslaMusk had said in June last year that Germany is a front runner for its first factory in Europe.Tesla has an engineering firm in Pruem, Germany, that specializes in automated manufacturing systems for battery-making plants.Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla's first European production plant will be in Berlin Elon Musk says Tesla's first European production plant will be in Berlin originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:14:00 EST.Please see o
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1988 Audi 80 Quattro

  12-11-2019 23:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Audi,Automotive HistoryContinue reading Junkyard Gem: 1988 Audi 80 Quattro Junkyard Gem: 1988 Audi 80 Quattro originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Memories of Automotive Smells—Only Some of Which Were the Car | Automobile - Automobile - Automobile

  12-11-2019 22:50 via automobilemag.com
  
  Memories of Automotive Smells—Only Some of Which Were the Car | Automobile - Automobile  Automobile
  
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• 2020 Mazda CX-5 adds torque to the turbo engine, gets more expensive

  12-11-2019 22:26
  
  Filed under:Mazda,CrossoverContinue reading 2020 Mazda CX-5 adds torque to the turbo engine, gets more expensive 2020 Mazda CX-5 adds torque to the turbo engine, gets more expensive originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global automotive electric oil pump market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 19.8% over the forecast period from 2019-2025 - PRNewswire

  12-11-2019 22:10 via prnewswire.com
  
  Global automotive electric oil pump market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 19.8% over the forecast period from 2019-2025  PRNewswire
  
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• Tesla plans to build next factory in Berlin, Musk says

  12-11-2019 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The electric-car maker also will establish an engineering and design center in Berlin near the new airport, Musk said. He made the announcement while accepting an award for the company’s Model 3 sedan.
  
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• Consumers want more personalization in online auto shopping, survey says

  12-11-2019 21:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Just 26 percent of those surveyed said dealership websites provided a personalized experience and only 47 percent of websites "proactively recommend vehicles of interest based on the customer's browsing behavior."
  
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• Automated vehicle consortium recommends test-driver training, oversight

  12-11-2019 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium recommends that an in-vehicle safety driver receive automated driving system in-classroom instruction and participate in closed-course operation, supervised operation and the use of simulators.
  
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• Motor Trend Corvette dyno imbroglio gets unraveled, kind of

  12-11-2019 20:02
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Motor Trend Corvette dyno imbroglio gets unraveled, kind of Motor Trend Corvette dyno imbroglio gets unraveled, kind of originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• C8 Corvette dyno imbroglio gets unraveled, kind of

  12-11-2019 20:02
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading C8 Corvette dyno imbroglio gets unraveled, kind of C8 Corvette dyno imbroglio gets unraveled, kind of originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog is Live: Playing Need For Speed Heat

  12-11-2019 19:50
  
  Filed under:Affiliate Posts,Videos,Original VideoWe're playing F1 2019 today.Continue reading Autoblog is Live: Playing Need For Speed Heat Autoblog is Live: Playing Need For Speed Heat originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Couple arrested after carjacked Jaguar breaks down

  12-11-2019 19:15
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,BMW,Jaguar,sedanContinue reading Couple arrested after carjacked Jaguar breaks down Couple arrested after carjacked Jaguar breaks down originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty House could sell Jaguar Land Rover supply business - City A.M.

  12-11-2019 18:25 via cityam.com
  
  Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty House could sell Jaguar Land Rover supply business  City A.M.
  
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• New SEAT Mii electric 2020 review - pictures

  12-11-2019 18:00
  Pictures of the new SEAT Mii electric
  
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• New Land Rover Defender on the set of new 007 film ‘No Time to Die’

  12-11-2019 17:39
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-11-13 00:01
  Land Rover has issued a behind-the-scenes look at the new Defender’s role in the forthcoming James Bond film, No Time to DieLand Rover has released a series of images which offer a behind-the-scenes look at the new Defender on the set of the upcoming James Bond film, No Time to Die. Due to reach UK cinemas on Tuesday 2nd April 2020, it will be the first film to feature the British brand’s recently relaunched off-roader.
  Judging by Land Rover’s lat
  
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• France warms to FCA-PSA merger after derailing Renault deal

  12-11-2019 17:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  French prime minister Edouard Philippe said in an interview that 'there are excellent arguments” for combining the maker of Peugeot cars with its Italian-American counterpart.
  
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• Used Mercedes GLE review

  12-11-2019 17:28
  
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  Image 1 of 10 12 Nov, 2019 4:30pmRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Mercedes GLE covering the GLE Mk3 (2012-2019)Mercedes’ first attempt at a luxury off-roader was the ML of 1998, and it was pretty underwhelming. The Mk2 that followed in 2005 was much better, but it was the third-generation ML of 2012 that really hit the spot.
  This was renamed GLE in 2015, with a GLE coupé coming first (to rival the BMW X6), and the direct ML replacement soon after.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler patent shows a turbocharged inline-six engine

  12-11-2019 17:09
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Chrysler,FiatContinue reading Fiat Chrysler patent shows a turbocharged inline-six engine Fiat Chrysler patent shows a turbocharged inline-six engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:09:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Signage Printing Solutions for the Automotive Sector - Motor Trader

  12-11-2019 17:04 via motortrader.com
  
  Signage Printing Solutions for the Automotive Sector  Motor Trader
  
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• Alibaba-backed EV startup XPeng raises nearly $400 million, report says

  12-11-2019 17:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The fundraising comes amid an increasingly tough financing environment for Chinese EV startups, which must jostle for attention in a crowded and competitive sector.
  
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• 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Luggage Test | The numbers are deceiving

  12-11-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Alfa Romeo,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryContinue reading 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Luggage Test | The numbers are deceiving 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Luggage Test | The numbers are deceiving originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Formula One pledges zero carbon footprint by 2030

  12-11-2019 16:54
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Green,Motorsports,RacingFormula One set out its first ever sustainability plan on Tuesday with the aim of achieving a net zero-carbon footprint for the sport by 2030.The Liberty Media-owned championship, which will have a record 22 grands prix next year with the 10 teams flown around the world, said carbon reduction projects would start immediately.It also promised that all Formula One events would be sustainable by 2025.Continue reading Formula One pledges zero carbon fo
  
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• FCA prodded dealers to absorb glut of unordered cars, report says

  12-11-2019 16:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Four dealers said Fiat Chrysler has revived what’s known in industry circles as a “sales bank,” Bloomberg reported. The automaker denies it has restarted the practice.
  
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• Malaysia becomes new battleground for Grab and Gojek

  12-11-2019 16:05
  
  Malaysia will allow motorcycle-hailing firms such as Indonesia's Gojek and local start-up Dego Ride to operate on a limited scale from January 2020.
  
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• 5 Automotive Industry Trends of 2020 - Interesting Engineering

  12-11-2019 16:01 via interestingengineering.com
  
  5 Automotive Industry Trends of 2020  Interesting Engineering
  
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• Top automotive industry accelerators - Sifted

  12-11-2019 15:56 via sifted.eu
  
  Top automotive industry accelerators  Sifted
  
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• This power splitter for your car is simple but effective

  12-11-2019 15:51
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsThis splitter works just like a USB hub you might find for your computer. Simply plug the adaptor into your cigarette lighter and the hub provides 2 cigarette lighter sockets as well as two USB inputs. For less than $10, this is one of the best ways on the web to charge multiple devices in your car.Continue reading This power splitter for your car is simple but effective This power splitter for your car is simple but effective originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12
  
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• Jeep Gladiator Rubicon gets its first factory price hike

  12-11-2019 15:36
  
  Filed under:Jeep,Car Buying,Truck,Off-RoadContinue reading Jeep Gladiator Rubicon gets its first factory price hike Jeep Gladiator Rubicon gets its first factory price hike originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 09:36:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 C8 Corvette build allocation is for sale on eBay for $110,000

  12-11-2019 15:20
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 C8 Corvette build allocation is for sale on eBay for $110,000 2020 C8 Corvette build allocation is for sale on eBay for $110,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mentor aims at automotive functional safety with tool ecosystem - Electronics Weekly

  12-11-2019 15:03 via electronicsweekly.com
  
  Mentor aims at automotive functional safety with tool ecosystem  Electronics Weekly
  
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• Volvo S90 sedan spied out in the open sporting a light refresh

  12-11-2019 15:01
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Volvo,Luxury,sedanContinue reading Volvo S90 sedan spied out in the open sporting a light refresh Volvo S90 sedan spied out in the open sporting a light refresh originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 09:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Current and former VW managers indicted over labor leaders' pay

  12-11-2019 14:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Managers responsible for the VW brand's personnel issues awarded works council members inflated salaries and bonuses, causing damage to the company, German prosecutors said.
  
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• Nissan cuts forecast after quarterly profit plunges 70%

  12-11-2019 14:57
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,NissanNissan Motor Co reported a 70% drop in quarterly profit on Tuesday and cut its full-year forecast to an 11-year low, hit by a strong yen and falling sales, and highlighting the turmoil at the Japanese automaker after the ouster of Carlos Ghosn.The latest weak showing from Nissan, which also slashed its interim dividend by 65% after its worst second-quarter performance in 15 years, illustrates the scale of the work ahead for its new executive team, which is d
  
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• Uber under fire after CEO calls Saudi writer's gruesome killing 'a mistake'

  12-11-2019 14:42
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,GreenUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is being criticized for calling the murder of a Washington Post columnist "a mistake" and comparing it to the death of a pedestrian struck by one of the company's autonomous vehicles.Khosrowshahi later said he regretted his comments, made during an interview with Axios on HBO.Critics say Khosrowshahi is downplaying Khashoggi's grisly murder to placate one of the company's biggest investors.Continue reading Uber under fire after CEO cal
  
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• Eastman collaborates with NB Coatings to offer sustainable automotive plastic - PRNewswire

  12-11-2019 14:41 via prnewswire.com
  
  Eastman collaborates with NB Coatings to offer sustainable automotive plastic  PRNewswire
  
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• Eastman collaborates with NB Coatings to offer sustainable automotive plastic - PR Newswire UK

  12-11-2019 14:41 via prnewswire.co.uk
  
  Eastman collaborates with NB Coatings to offer sustainable automotive plastic  PR Newswire UK
  
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• Tata seeks EV partner for its JLR unit

  12-11-2019 14:35
  India's Tata Group is looking for a strategic partner for its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) subsidiary to share the cost of new technology development.
  
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• Global Automotive All-Season Tires Market 2019-2023 | Growing Use of Non-Petroleum Derived Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies to Boost Growth | Technavio - Business Wire

  12-11-2019 14:30 via businesswire.com
  
  Global Automotive All-Season Tires Market 2019-2023 | Growing Use of Non-Petroleum Derived Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies to Boost Growth | Technavio  Business Wire
  
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• Mercedes plans all-electric variant of G class

  12-11-2019 14:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A battery-powered variant of the venerable G class, redesigned in recent years and one of the oldest light trucks in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, could help secure the model's future at a time when environmentalists are targeting heavy, less efficient SUVs with high emissions.
  
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• New 804bhp McLaren Elva focuses on driving enjoyment

  12-11-2019 14:25
  
  Alex Ingram2019-11-13 09:00
  The new McLaren Elva speedster joins the Senna and Speedtail in the brand’s Ultimate Series line-up and is limited to just 399 unitsThis is the Elva: a £1.425million speedster from McLaren that accelerates faster than a Senna and weighs less than any modern McLaren road car.
  It completes the trio of the brand’s current Ultimate Series models, each of which is designed with a specific purpose. While the Senna’s aim is to lap
  
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• Official Chevrolet Corvette interior sketch includes Z06 badge

  12-11-2019 14:21
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Coupe,Future,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Official Chevrolet Corvette interior sketch includes Z06 badge Official Chevrolet Corvette interior sketch includes Z06 badge originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Nov 2019 08:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Continental Q3 net income of -EUR1.99bn

  12-11-2019 14:19
  
  Continental has reported net income in the third quarter of -EUR1.99bn (US$2.2bn), due to previously announced one-time effects from goodwill impairment and provisions, while sales rose 3% to EUR11.1bn.
  
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• Continental posts Q3 net loss of EUR1.99bn

  12-11-2019 14:19
  
  Continental has reported a net loss in the third quarter of EUR1.99bn (US$2.2bn), due to previously announced one-time effects from goodwill impairment and provisions, while sales rose 3% to EUR11.1bn.
  
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• Best cordless drills 2024

  12-11-2019 14:15
  We drill down to find the best tool for your money...
  
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• Best cordless drills 2022

  12-11-2019 14:15
  Which of these powerful cordless drills is our pick for DIY jobs on the car? Read on to find out...
  
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• Best cordless drills 2020

  12-11-2019 14:15
  
  Which of these powerful cordless drills is our pick for DIY jobs on the car? Read on to find out...
  
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• Best cordless drills – pictures

  12-11-2019 14:00
  Gallery of the best cordless drills on sale
  
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• Best tool bags 2021

  12-11-2019 13:45
  
  If you need to carry tools in your car, a bespoke bag is often the best way. Its soft corners will take less of a toll on your boot than a box, plus it’s easier to carry, with no sharp edges to dig into knees or thighs. Many also have a shoulder strap to take the strain off arms and hands.
  There’s a range of designs on offer and your choice will depend on what you need to carry and whether the kit is destined to stay in the car or be carried to a workshop or garage.
  How we tested the
  
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• Best tool bags 2019

  12-11-2019 13:45
  
  If you need to carry tools in your car, a bespoke bag is often the best way. Its soft corners will take less of a toll on your boot than a box, plus it’s easier to carry, with no sharp edges to dig into knees or thighs. Many also have a shoulder strap to take the strain off arms and hands.
  There’s a range of designs on offer and your choice will depend on what you need to carry and whether the kit is destined to stay in the car or be carried to a workshop or garage.
  How we tested the
  
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• Jardine to take Malaysian dealer group private

  12-11-2019 13:34
  
  Singapore-listed conglomerate Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd (JCCL) has proposed to buy out the minority shareholders of its Malaysian vehicle dealer group Cycle Carriage Bintang Bhd (CCB) and take the company private, according to local reports.
  
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