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• The 2020 Land Rover Defender interior is fantastic

  21-11-2019 23:29
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,LA Auto Show,Land Rover,Deep Dive,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadContinue reading The 2020 Land Rover Defender interior is fantastic The 2020 Land Rover Defender interior is fantastic originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM sets electric pickup for 2021, as Lordstown Motors reveals price and takes orders

  21-11-2019 22:54
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Plants/Manufacturing,GM,Tesla,Truck,ElectricGeneral Motors Co'sfirst electric pickup truck model will go on sale in the fall of 2021, the company's top executive said, around the same time that electric carmaker Tesla Inc'sown model is expected to debut."General Motors understands truck buyers and ... people who are new coming into the truck market," Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra said at an investor conference in New York on Thursday.The No. 1 U.S. automaker h
  
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• 2019 L.A. Auto Show Editors’ Picks

  21-11-2019 22:24
  
  Filed under:Green,LA Auto Show,Aston Martin,Audi,Ford,Toyota,Volkswagen,Crossover,Wagon,Concept Cars,Electric,Future,Luxury,PerformanceHere are the top new car reveals from the 2019 L.A. Auto Show. Find out which vehicle earns best-in-show honors.Continue reading 2019 L.A. Auto Show Editors’ Picks 2019 L.A. Auto Show Editors’ Picks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comm
  
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• Aston Martin Red Bull Racing is doing no-gravity pit stops now

  21-11-2019 20:25
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Motorsports,Performance,VideosContinue reading Aston Martin Red Bull Racing is doing no-gravity pit stops now Aston Martin Red Bull Racing is doing no-gravity pit stops now originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog is Live: Playing Garfield Kart Furious Racing

  21-11-2019 19:50
  
  Filed under:Affiliate Posts,Videos,Original VideoWe're playing F1 2019 today.Continue reading Autoblog is Live: Playing Garfield Kart Furious Racing Autoblog is Live: Playing Garfield Kart Furious Racing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Toyota Mirai went from yuck to yowza, will it be enough?

  21-11-2019 19:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Government/Legal,LA Auto Show,Toyota,Future,Hydrogen,sedanContinue reading The Toyota Mirai went from yuck to yowza, will it be enough? The Toyota Mirai went from yuck to yowza, will it be enough? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Citroen leaves world championship as Ogier exits

  21-11-2019 17:50
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,CitroenCitroen Racing said it had made the decision "due to the absence of a first-class driver available for (the) 2020 season" but commercial factors were also a major consideration.The motorsport.com website said Ogier was expected to be announced as a Toyota driver on Monday.Toyota's Estonian Ott Tanak won the driver's title in Spain last month, ending Ogier's six-year reign, but announced four days later that he was joining Hyundai for 2020.Continue reading Citroen l
  
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• Audi RS 5 Panther Edition rocks deep purple and a feline sheen

  21-11-2019 17:40
  
  Filed under:LA Auto Show,Audi,Coupe,Luxury,Specialty,Performance,sedanContinue reading Audi RS 5 Panther Edition rocks deep purple and a feline sheen Audi RS 5 Panther Edition rocks deep purple and a feline sheen originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is Toyota's hybrid Avensis replacement any good?

  21-11-2019 17:29
  In some circles, the Toyota Camry is a Marmite (or should that be Vegemite?) car. Y'love it or hate it. Some residents of Australia, one of several countries including the US, Japan and Russia where the model has been manufacture or assembled, are particularly dimissive. Old mate's car, grandma spec, rep's special, etc. Which clearly ignores the many non-enthusiast buyers who want something sensibly priced to buy and maintain, reliable, and a dealer nearby. If a largish, electrified, non-premium
  
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• The Audi E-Tron's name will reportedly only last one generation

  21-11-2019 17:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Etc.,Green,LA Auto Show,Audi,Crossover,SUV,ElectricContinue reading The Audi E-Tron's name will reportedly only last one generation The Audi E-Tron's name will reportedly only last one generation originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pickup trucks ranked from worst to first in resale value

  21-11-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Ford,GMC,Honda,Nissan,RAM,ToyotaContinue reading Pickup trucks ranked from worst to first in resale value Pickup trucks ranked from worst to first in resale value originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW and Hamburg extend mobility cooperation

  21-11-2019 16:59
  
  Volkswagen Group and the German city of Hamburg are to extend their existing mobility cooperation with a on support e-mobility, innovative mobility services, intelligent transport networking and self driving vehicles.
  
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• This portable air compressor is 33% off for the next few hours

  21-11-2019 16:24
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading This portable air compressor is 33% off for the next few hours This portable air compressor is 33% off for the next few hours originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK road conditions are worse than last year say motorists

  21-11-2019 16:02
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-11-22 00:01
  Half of drivers say local road conditions have become worse since last year, while only 11 per cent believe they’ve become betterAround half of drivers think the state of local roads in the UK has deteriorated in the last 12 months, according to new data.
  Of the 1,753 drivers surveyed for the 2019 RAC Report on Motoring, 49 per cent said the condition of local roads - not motorways or major A roads - has deteriorated since 2018, primarily due to pothole
  
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• How Infiniti's 'gas-generated EV' isn't the jumbo shrimp of powertrains

  21-11-2019 16:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Green,LA Auto Show,Infiniti,Technology,Electric,Future,HybridContinue reading How Infiniti's 'gas-generated EV' isn't the jumbo shrimp of powertrains How Infiniti's 'gas-generated EV' isn't the jumbo shrimp of powertrains originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Mustang Mach-E origin story and naming controversy are told in new short film

  21-11-2019 15:42
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,TV/Movies,LA Auto Show,Ford,Crossover,SUV,Electric,PerformanceContinue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E origin story and naming controversy are told in new short film Ford Mustang Mach-E origin story and naming controversy are told in new short film originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW M boss gets closer to confirming a standalone M flagship

  21-11-2019 15:23
  
  Filed under:BMW,Future,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading BMW M boss gets closer to confirming a standalone M flagship BMW M boss gets closer to confirming a standalone M flagship originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:23:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Karma teases range-extender EV pickup proof-of-concept

  21-11-2019 15:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Truck,Concept Cars,Electric,FutureContinue reading Karma teases range-extender EV pickup proof-of-concept Karma teases range-extender EV pickup proof-of-concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GM ignition switch case back in US court

  21-11-2019 14:54
  
  An old and unfortunate General Motors recall - which followed crash fatalities - was back in the news this week as a US federal appeals court said GM was not liable for punitive damages over the accidents that occurred after its 2009 bankruptcy and involved vehicles it produced earlier, including vehicles with faulty ignition switches.
  
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• Genesis G90 gets comprehensive updates for 2020

  21-11-2019 14:44
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Genesis,Luxury,sedanContinue reading Genesis G90 gets comprehensive updates for 2020 Genesis G90 gets comprehensive updates for 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• LDV EV80 review

  21-11-2019 14:40
  
  Our Rating 
  2.5Model: LDV EV80Price: From £54,000 (incl Govt grant)Electric motor: 123bhp/320NmBattery: 56kWh li-ionRange: Up to 119 milesCharging: 1.5hrs (30kWh DC)/7hrs (6.6kWh AC)Top speed: 62mph (limited)Image 1 of 10
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  The LDV EV80 offers zero emissions and a one-tonne payload, but at a costIf you need a large electric van sooner rather than later, then the LDV EV80 is one choice for sale in the UK today. It's on the market at the same time as the Renault Ma
  
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• Why the 2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP doesn't have a manual

  21-11-2019 14:30
  
  Filed under:LA Auto Show,MINI,Hatchback,PerformanceContinue reading Why the 2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP doesn't have a manual Why the 2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP doesn't have a manual originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Auto workers union fires executives, files charges

  21-11-2019 14:22
  
  The US United Auto Workers union, currently in the final stages of renewing its labour contracts with the Detroit Three automakers, said its international executive board had filed charges under Article 30 of the UAW Constitution against president Gary Jones - who recently took a lengthy leave of absence - and his aide Vance Pearson, aiming to remove them both from their elected positions and to expel them from the union's membership.
  
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• Nearly 700,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs recalled

  21-11-2019 14:20
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Dodge,Jeep,SUVFiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said on Thursday it will recall nearly 700,000 sport utility vehicles worldwide because a faulty electrical connection could prevent engine starts or contribute to a stall.The recall, covering 2011 through 2013 model year Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs, will address silicon deposits on the contact points of fuel pump relays that may interrupt electrical current, Fiat Chrysler said in a statement.Continue reading Nearly 70
  
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• IIHS develops tougher side-impact test — and will livestream a crash today

  21-11-2019 14:19
  
  Filed under:Etc.,InsuranceContinue reading IIHS develops tougher side-impact test — and will livestream a crash today IIHS develops tougher side-impact test — and will livestream a crash today originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:19:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 is business class without the jet lag

  21-11-2019 14:08
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Misc. Auto Shows,Maybach,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,LuxuryContinue reading 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 is business class without the jet lag 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 is business class without the jet lag originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:08:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Teijin to develop EV battery separators with Shanghai Energy

  21-11-2019 13:37
  
  Teijin has signed an technical licence agreement with Shanghai Energy New Materials Technology (SEMCORP) to make solvent-based coating separators used in lithium-ion secondary batteries (LIBs) for electric vehicles (EVs).
  
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• Hyundai Kona Hybrid vs Kia Niro Hybrid

  21-11-2019 13:33
  
  2019-11-21 12:00
  The Hyundai Kona Hybrid and Kia Niro Hybrid battle it out in the lucrative hybrid SUV sector Hybrids are huge business. Every manufacturer needs one in its range to succeed in 2019 and beyond – and when it comes to sales success, at the minute there’s no better way to combine this powertrain tech than with an SUV body. With the excellent Kona Electric under its belt, Hyundai has released a standard hybrid version of its small SUV. 
  • Best hybrid S
  
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• Mysterious mid-engined Maserati prototype teased

  21-11-2019 13:13
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-11-21 12:00
  A new Maserati’s test mule has been undergoing development on the streets of Modena, testing the firm’s new all-electric powertrainMaserati has teased a heavily camouflaged, mid-engined prototype undergoing testing on the streets of Modena. The Italian manufacturer says the prototype vehicle is being used to develop its latest powertrain, which will feature in its forthcoming production vehicles from May 2020.
  The tets mule appears to be a modified vers
  
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• Volkswagen making new software organisation independent

  21-11-2019 13:10
  
  Volkswagen's new Car.Software organisation will operate as an independent business unit from 1 January, 2020, the automaker said.
  
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• Michelin and Faurecia form hydrogen joint venture

  21-11-2019 12:46
  
  Tyremaker Michelin and Tier 1 supplier Faurecia have formed a joint venture using an existing company name, Symbio, combining their hydrogen fuel cell dedicated operations and aiming, they said, to be "a world leader in hydrogen mobility".
  
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• Family car test drive secrets: The questions you need to ask

  21-11-2019 12:06
  
  Auto Express2019-11-27 12:00
  Thinking about buying a new car for the family? Here’s what you need to know before settling on a purchaseFor the majority of consumers, a car will be their second most expensive purchase after buying a house, so getting it right is crucial – particularly if it’s going to be used by the entire family. Fortunately, most dealerships offer customers the chance to get behind the wheel and test drive a vehicle before buying. Here’s a guide to some
  
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• Magna to acquire Wipac Czech s.r.o., expand lighting capabilities

  21-11-2019 11:06
  
  Magna has agreed to acquire Wipac Czech s.r.o., an automotive lighting engineering firm located in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
  
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• Despite GM lawsuit, FCA-PSA merger talks 'going well'

  21-11-2019 11:00
  
  Fiat Chrysler has said talks with Peugeot to create the globe's fourth largest carmaker were going well, despite a racketeering lawsuit filed by General Motors late on Wednesday, seeking "substantial damages".
  
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• What does the future hold for last-mile delivery?

  21-11-2019 10:45
  
  2019-11-21 11:28
  Renault's new concept vehicles tackle the challenges associated with urban delivery drivingThe rise of e-commerce and growth in package deliveries has had a ripple effect on UK roads. One in every £5 spent with UK retailers is now online, and while that has had a knock-on effect by shrinking the high street, it has also increased the requirement for light commercial vehicles to deliver products to suit individuals – be it a convenient time or location.
  According to a
  
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• New 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray now available in the UK

  21-11-2019 10:25
  
  The all-new, mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is on sale in the UK now via import, with prices starting from £81,700 for the coupe and £87,110 for the convertible. First deliveries are expected to arrive during the second half of 2021 – and, for the first time in the model’s 67-year history, the new Corvette will be offered to UK buyers in right-hand drive.
  From launch, the C8 Corvette will only be available in Chevrolet’s generously equipped Launch Edition t
  
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• New 2020 Chevrolet Corvette revealed with 495bhp - pictures

  21-11-2019 10:15
  Pictures of new Chevrolet Corvette
  
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• Porsche Taycan gets even quicker following software upgrade - pictures

  21-11-2019 09:30
  Pictures of latest Porsche Taycan
  
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• Porsche Taycan gets even quicker following software upgrade

  21-11-2019 09:25
  
  Porsche has revised the all-electric Taycan, introducing more personalisation options, software upgrades for the powertrain, and new charging tech. 
  The updated range is available to order now, with prices starting at £83,580 for the 4S, and topping out at £138,830 for the Turbo S. The standard Turbo sits between the pair, at £115,860.SEE MORE New Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo ready for 2021 launchThe updates introduce a range of seven new exterior paint options. Mahogany,
  
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• Free Porsche Taycan software upgrade boosts performance and functionality

  21-11-2019 09:25
  Porsche is offering a free software upgrade for early Taycan EVs, to bring performance and efficiency up to the level of current cars. The upgrade includes tweaks to the adaptive suspension where fitted, the charging system, Porsche’s Communication Management tech, and online features.
  For example, an optimised chassis control system has improved the technology’s ability to control wheelspin, which means in the Tacyan Turbo S’s case the original car’s 9.8-second 0-124mph
  
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• New 2020 Lexus LC Convertible on sale now

  21-11-2019 08:50
  
  The new Lexus LC Convertible is now available to order in the UK. Prices start from £90,775 for the base-model and climb to £96,625 for the flagship Sport Pack variant. First deliveries are expected to arrive during autumn this year.
  The LC Convertible is the first open-topped model Lexus has offered since production of the IS 300C ended in 2015. However, this new model will face harsher competition than its predecessor, acting as a rival for the latest BMW 8 Series Convertible.SEE M
  
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• New Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid priced from £47,395 - pictures

  21-11-2019 08:45
  Pictures of Toyota RAV4
  
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• New 298bhp Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV unveiled at LA - pictures

  21-11-2019 08:45
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• BMW M boss confirms standalone M model

  21-11-2019 08:01
  
  Steve Fowler2019-11-21 07:00
  A new super-advanced halo BMW M model could arrive by 2021, and it's likely to feature some form of electrificationSpeaking exclusively to Auto Express at the Los Angeles Motor Show, BMW M boss Markus Flasch said, “I can think of doing standalone M-cars – I like the idea and I think we’re going to do something in this direction.”
  BMW wowed show goers at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September when it showed the plug-in hybrid Vision M Next conce
  
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• 2021 Chevy Trailblazer revealed with more details and trims

  21-11-2019 02:47
  
  Filed under:LA Auto Show,Chevrolet,Crossover,BudgetContinue reading 2021 Chevy Trailblazer revealed with more details and trims 2021 Chevy Trailblazer revealed with more details and trims originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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