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• Jeremy Clarkson is ‘threatened’ by Greta Thunberg, his ‘Grand Tour’ co-host says

  12-12-2019 23:26
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,Green,TV/MoviesContinue reading Jeremy Clarkson is ‘threatened’ by Greta Thunberg, his ‘Grand Tour’ co-host says Jeremy Clarkson is ‘threatened’ by Greta Thunberg, his ‘Grand Tour’ co-host says originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson feels ‘threatened’ by Greta Thunberg, his ‘Grand Tour’ co-host says

  12-12-2019 23:26
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,Green,TV/MoviesContinue reading Jeremy Clarkson feels ‘threatened’ by Greta Thunberg, his ‘Grand Tour’ co-host says Jeremy Clarkson feels ‘threatened’ by Greta Thunberg, his ‘Grand Tour’ co-host says originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cadillac follows Lincoln in going back to proper names

  12-12-2019 23:04
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Future,LuxuryContinue reading Cadillac follows Lincoln in going back to proper names Cadillac follows Lincoln in going back to proper names originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cadillac vehicles to go electric by 2030, will get real names

  12-12-2019 22:47
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Cadillac,Electric,LuxuryThe head of General Motors Co's Cadillac luxury brand said on Thursday that a majority, and possibly all, of the brand's models would be electric vehicles by 2030.Cadillac president Steve Carlisle also said Cadillac was on track for "low double-digit" sales growth in China in 2019, despite a drop in overall sales in the world's largest vehicle market.Retail Cadillac sales in the United States were on track this year for their first in
  
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• Cadillac vehicles to go electric by 2030 — and will get real names

  12-12-2019 22:47
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Cadillac,Electric,LuxuryThe head of General Motors Co's Cadillac luxury brand said on Thursday that a majority, and possibly all, of the brand's models would be electric vehicles by 2030.Cadillac president Steve Carlisle also said Cadillac was on track for "low double-digit" sales growth in China in 2019, despite a drop in overall sales in the world's largest vehicle market.Retail Cadillac sales in the United States were on track this year for their first in
  
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• New Jeep Renegade and Compass PHEVs launched

  12-12-2019 21:51
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-12-12 20:55
  Jeep has revealed a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the Renegade and Compass SUVs, with a Wrangler variant due in July 2020Jeep has launched new plug-in hybrid powered versions of the Renegade and Compass SUVs, which promise improved fuel economy and better performance than their conventionally powered stablemates. The two new models will be available to order from January next year, with first deliveries expected in June 2020.
  The new PHEV system consists of a 1.3-l
  
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• 2020 Honda Civic Type R TC completes the Civic race car range

  12-12-2019 20:44
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Honda,RacingContinue reading 2020 Honda Civic Type R TC completes the Civic race car range 2020 Honda Civic Type R TC completes the Civic race car range originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia Optima could be renamed the K5 here in the U.S.

  12-12-2019 20:01
  
  Filed under:Kia,sedanContinue reading Kia Optima could be renamed the K5 here in the U.S. Kia Optima could be renamed the K5 here in the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog is Live: Playing Forza Horizon Battle Royale

  12-12-2019 19:50
  
  Filed under:Affiliate Posts,Videos,Original VideoWe're playing F1 2019 today.Continue reading Autoblog is Live: Playing Forza Horizon Battle Royale Autoblog is Live: Playing Forza Horizon Battle Royale originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Factory Five reveals build-it-yourself F9R supercar

  12-12-2019 18:55
  
  Filed under:Auto News,SupercarsContinue reading Factory Five reveals build-it-yourself F9R supercar Factory Five reveals build-it-yourself F9R supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford's new track school is exclusively for Mustang Shelby GT500 owners

  12-12-2019 18:46
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Ford's new track school is exclusively for Mustang Shelby GT500 owners Ford's new track school is exclusively for Mustang Shelby GT500 owners originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• TRB announces US factory

  12-12-2019 17:32
  
  TRB Lightweight Structures has announced it will soon open a composites manufacturing centre in Richmond, Kentucky, as a joint venture with Toyota Tsusho America.
  
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• IIHS to toughen requirements on new-car evaluations in 2020

  12-12-2019 17:29
  
  Filed under:SafetyContinue reading IIHS to toughen requirements on new-car evaluations in 2020 IIHS to toughen requirements on new-car evaluations in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The best-selling OBD2 reader on Amazon is 30% off

  12-12-2019 17:13
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading The best-selling OBD2 reader on Amazon is 30% off The best-selling OBD2 reader on Amazon is 30% off originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:13:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch a Chicago salt truck slide into Lake Michigan

  12-12-2019 17:08
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,FordContinue reading Watch a Chicago salt truck slide into Lake Michigan Watch a Chicago salt truck slide into Lake Michigan originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:08:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China vehicle sales continue to fall in November

  12-12-2019 16:59
  
  New vehicle sales in China declined by 3.6% to 2.46m units in November from already weak year earlier sales of 2.55m units, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). The data includes all types of vehicles, including passenger vehicles, trucks and buses.
  
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• 2020 Honda Ridgeline gains nine-speed auto, simplifies trim structure

  12-12-2019 16:45
  
  Filed under:Honda,TruckContinue reading 2020 Honda Ridgeline gains nine-speed auto, simplifies trim structure 2020 Honda Ridgeline gains nine-speed auto, simplifies trim structure originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Record-breaking trio learns the Cannonball Run crown is heavier than it looks

  12-12-2019 16:18
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Mercedes-Benz,Safety,Specialty,Performance,sedanContinue reading Record-breaking trio learns the Cannonball Run crown is heavier than it looks Record-breaking trio learns the Cannonball Run crown is heavier than it looks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Mini Cooper SE gets a range estimate for America, and it's not great

  12-12-2019 16:04
  
  Filed under:Green,MINI,Hatchback,ElectricContinue reading 2020 Mini Cooper SE gets a range estimate for America, and it's not great 2020 Mini Cooper SE gets a range estimate for America, and it's not great originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Mercedes Vision EQS concept review

  12-12-2019 15:38
  
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  Image 1 of 12 12 Dec, 2019 2:45pmThomas Geiger
  The multi-million Mercedes Vision EQS concept is a one-off, but previews a future 400-mile luxury electric car due in 2021For a car maker with such engineering might, it makes you wonder what has taken Mercedes so long to produce a direct rival for the Tesla Model S. The US firm proved that there was a large and growing appetite for electric saloons costing well in excess of £100,000 way back in 2012 – and only now has Merc
  
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• High cost of BS-VI compliant two-wheelers hits manufacturers

  12-12-2019 15:07
  
  Car companies in India with operations that extend to the two-wheeler market are being hit by new emissions rules that have caused volatility in sales.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler chief Mike Manley to head European auto lobby group ACEA

  12-12-2019 14:40
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Chrysler,FiatThe European carmakers' association (ACEA) has appointed Fiat ChryslerChief Executive Mike Manley as its new president from January 2020, it said on Thursday.Manley will take over the role from PSAChief Executive Carlos Tavares, who has served two one-year terms as ACEA President, the Brussels-based lobby group said in a statement.Continue reading Fiat Chrysler chief Mike Manley to head European auto lobby group ACEA Fiat Chrysler
  
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• Electric Ferrari coming after 2025 says CEO

  12-12-2019 14:05
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Electric,Future,Luxury,PerformanceFerrari will issue its first fully electric model after 2025, with battery technology still requiring more development, Chief Executive Louis Camilleri said.Ferrari has previously said a fully electric vehicle would be launched after the current industrial plan ends in 2022.Camilleri said Ferrari was "certainly" studying a fully electric grand tourer car (GT), but that it would stick to hybrid vehicles for the "current foreseeable future".Con
  
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• GM's big SUVs meet consumer demand that GM ginned up, environmentalists say

  12-12-2019 14:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Marketing/Advertising,Chevrolet,GMGlobal concerns about climate change are not stopping General Motors from making large SUVs for U.S. drivers.GM on Tuesday rolled out the next generation of its big truck-based SUVs with more space and features.The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban will come out in the middle of next year.Continue reading GM's big SUVs meet consumer demand that GM ginned up, environmentalists say GM's big SUVs meet consumer demand that GM ginned up, environment
  
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• Opel makes a 'German' Vauxhall from a PSA platform

  12-12-2019 13:29
  
  If you're a development engineer on a new car project nothing is more guaranteed to put you off your stroke than (a) a change of company ownership and (b), arising from (a), a change of platform.
  
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• PSA names UK charge point supplier

  12-12-2019 12:39
  
  PSA Group has announced Pod Point as its exclusive charge point supplier for its Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles and Vauxhall brands in the UK.
  
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• Jeep set to launch new "Ultra Compact Utility Vehicle" in 2022

  12-12-2019 12:32
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-12-12 11:30
  American off-road manufacturer will launch a rival to the Suzuki Jimny in two years time – with electrified variants possibleJeep has confirmed it will launch a new “ultra compact” utility vehicle in 2022. Designed to sit below the Renegade in the company’s line-up, Jeep’s latest off-roader will act as a rival to the Suzuki Jimny – and it could feature an all-electric powertrain derived from FCA’s planned merger with PSA.
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• Fondation PSA/Duramen ink forestry deal

  12-12-2019 12:31
  
  Fondation PSA and Duramen have signed a partnership agreement to promote workforce inclusion in the forestry industry.
  
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• BMW adding Android Auto

  12-12-2019 12:13
  
  What too them so long? BMW Group finally is introducing Android Auto from mid-2020 but the connection is wireless.
  
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• Why there's no need to compromise on a family car

  12-12-2019 12:06
  
  Auto Express2019-12-13 10:27
  From commuting to days out at the park, can the new Vauxhall Astra hatchback meet the needs of an everyday family?Whether it’s the work commute, the school run or weekend activities with the kids, finding a car that suits the entire family is no easy task.
  While SUVs have become an increasingly popular choice for car buyers, there are plenty of other options on the market to suit the everyday demands of family life. One size doesn’t always fit all, and fo
  
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• Renault Samsung workers vote to strike over wages

  12-12-2019 11:23
  
  Renault Samsung Motors union workers voted to go on strike in protest at the company's proposal to freeze wages next year.
  
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• New Vauxhall Astra unveiled with plug-in hybrid power

  12-12-2019 11:20
  Vauxhall has revealed the new all-new Astra, and for this eighth-generation version of the brand’s family hatch icon, things push more upmarket and more technological, as it goes after the Volkswagen Golf.
  To that end, the Mk8 Vauxhall Astra is the first version of the hatchback to date that will be offered with plug-in hybrid power, and buyers will have their choice of two electrified powertrains. SEE MORE New Vauxhall Astra prototype review
  Vauxhall has confirmed precious few detail
  
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• New 2021 Vauxhall Astra to offer plug-in hybrid power

  12-12-2019 11:20
  Vauxhall has confirmed that the new Astra will be the first generation of the car to be electrified, and our exclusive image shows how the forthcoming Ford Focus rival could look.
  The firm has already teased a portion of the car’s new-look front end, which makes use of the brand’s ‘Vizor’ design, as already seen on the Mokka SUV. We expect the rest of the car to adopt elements of the latest Corsa, with similar front vents, a strong shoulder line crease and distinctive bod
  
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• New 2021 Vauxhall Astra teased for the first time

  12-12-2019 11:20
  The new Vauxhall Astra has been teased for the first time, with the British brand confirming that the forthcoming Ford Focus rival will be the first generation of the car to be electrified.
  The firm’s initial shots show a portion of the car’s new-look front end, making use of the brand’s new ‘Vauxhall Visor’ front end. It combines a smooth black panel in place of a conventional grille and sleek IntelliLux adaptive LED light units into one fully integrated desig
  
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• Scania to deliver 450 buses to Cote d'Ivoire

  12-12-2019 11:16
  
  Scania has signed an agreement with the Ivorian Ministry of Transport and Abidjan transport company, SOTRA to deliver 450 buses.
  
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• Chrissy Taylor named Enterprise Holdings CEO

  12-12-2019 11:11
  
  Enterprise Holdings has named Chrissy Taylor, the company's current president and COO, as CEO effective 1 January.
  
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• Audi tests exoskeletons for overhead tasks

  12-12-2019 11:10
  
  VW Group brand Audi says it is currently conducting a comparative study of two exoskeleton designed to help employees when they are performing overhead tasks by protecting their joints and tiring their muscles less quickly.
  
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• Xpeng inks battery charging deal with NIO Power

  12-12-2019 11:09
  
  Xpeng Motors has signed an agreement with NIO Power to collaborate on battery charging services.
  
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• Mazda to invest in its Thai joint venture post BT-50

  12-12-2019 11:09
  
  Mazda Motor plans to invest THB1bn (US$33m) to improve the manufacturing operations at its Auto Alliance Thailand (AAT) joint venture next year after it discontinues production of the current BT-50 pickup truck.
  
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• BMW contracts Ganfeng for lithium

  12-12-2019 11:07
  
  BMW Group says it is deepening its existing business relationship with Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. based in Jiangxi (China). The two companies have signed a supply contract for the lithium needed as a key raw material for battery cells.
  
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• Rolls-Royce Cullinan review

  12-12-2019 11:00
  
  For Peerlessly luxuriousImpressive performanceSuperbly builtOur Rating 
  4.5Against Hugely expensiveHefty emissionsPoor fuel economy2019
  The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the most luxurious SUV (lots of) money can buyThe Rolls-Royce Cullinan is worthy of its prestigious badge – no other SUV on sale can match it for luxury, build quality or refinement. Like all Rolls-Royce cars it’s big, heavy and slightly at odds with modern-day attitudes towards emissions and efficiency
  
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• RHA flags driver recruitment/retention concern

  12-12-2019 10:55
  
  Driver recruitment and retention remains the most significant concern for hauliers, says British association, RHA.
  
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• New 2021 Vauxhall Astra to get coupe look and VXR model

  12-12-2019 10:37
  
  Steve Fowler2019-12-12 10:20
  Our exclusive images preview how the next-generation Vauxhall Astra could look, which will sit on a new PSA platformVauxhall’s resurgence under the new ownership of the PSA Group is continuing apace, with a major reinventions of the Astra hatchback due in showrooms in the next 24 months.
  The new Astra will arrive in 2021, and while the car will share much with other PSA-brand hatchbacks, Vauxhall boss Stephen Norman exclusively revealed to Auto Express that it
  
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• Michael Manley of FCA elected ACEA President for 2020

  12-12-2019 09:48
  
  The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has elected Michael Manley, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), as its new President.
  
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• UAW workers at FCA ratify four-year contract

  12-12-2019 09:39
  
  Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) at Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) in the US have voted in favour of a new four-year labour contract with the company.
  
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• Repsol acquires Ibil charging network

  12-12-2019 09:38
  
  Repsol has acquired Ibil's charging network and energy commercialisation services for electric vehicles.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler's UAW members ratify new four-year contract

  12-12-2019 00:56
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing,UAW/Unions,Chrysler,FiatThe United Auto Workers (UAW) union said on Wednesday that rank-and-file members at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NVhave voted in favor of a new four-year labor contract with the automaker, helping the Italian-American firm avoid a strike as it works to merge with France's Groupe PSA .Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and PSA, the maker of Peugeot and Citroen, in October announced a planned $50 billion merger to create the world's fourth
  
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