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• Latest Tesla Autopilot crash will be the 12th investigated by NHTSA

  13-12-2019 22:35
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Safety,Emerging TechnologiesThe U.S. auto safety agency said on Friday it will investigate a 12th Tesla crash that may be tied to the vehicle's advanced Autopilot driver assistance system after a Tesla Model 3 rear-ended a parked police car in Connecticut last week.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) special crash investigation program will investigate the Dec. 7 crash of a 2018 Tesla Model 3 on Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut
  
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• 2020 Honda Fit drops Honda Sensing option from lower trims

  13-12-2019 22:15
  
  Filed under:Honda,Hatchback,BudgetContinue reading 2020 Honda Fit drops Honda Sensing option from lower trims 2020 Honda Fit drops Honda Sensing option from lower trims originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Audi A6 Allroad priced over $65,000

  13-12-2019 21:32
  
  Filed under:Audi,Wagon,LuxuryContinue reading 2020 Audi A6 Allroad priced over $65,000 2020 Audi A6 Allroad priced over $65,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Morgan to phase out steel chassis used since 1936

  13-12-2019 20:28
  
  Filed under:SpecialtyContinue reading Morgan to phase out steel chassis used since 1936 Morgan to phase out steel chassis used since 1936 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why the Audi Q8 got the RS treatment but the Q7 didn't

  13-12-2019 18:46
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Audi,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Why the Audi Q8 got the RS treatment but the Q7 didn't Why the Audi Q8 got the RS treatment but the Q7 didn't originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:46:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda Civic Type R and Hyundai Veloster N | Autoblog Podcast #607

  13-12-2019 18:00
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Honda,Hyundai,Toyota,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Hatchback,Performance,sedanPlus the Civic Sport Touring and Mazda3. It's pretty much sport compact week.Continue reading Honda Civic Type R and Hyundai Veloster N | Autoblog Podcast #607 Honda Civic Type R and Hyundai Veloster N | Autoblog Podcast #607 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Cybertruck will likely get medium-duty truck classification like Ford Super Duty and others

  13-12-2019 17:38
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Truck,ElectricContinue reading Tesla Cybertruck will likely get medium-duty truck classification like Ford Super Duty and others Tesla Cybertruck will likely get medium-duty truck classification like Ford Super Duty and others originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford recalls 547,538 of its 2017-19 Super Duty trucks due to fire risk

  13-12-2019 17:30
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Ford,TruckContinue reading Ford recalls 547,538 of its 2017-19 Super Duty trucks due to fire risk Ford recalls 547,538 of its 2017-19 Super Duty trucks due to fire risk originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Cadillac almost all-EV by 2030

  13-12-2019 17:28
  
  General Motors expects a majority, if not all, of its Cadillac cars and SUVs sold globally to be all electric vehicles by 2030, according to a company executive.
  
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• 2020 Genesis G90 First Drive | How do you like me now?

  13-12-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Genesis,First Drives,Luxury,sedanContinue reading 2020 Genesis G90 First Drive | How do you like me now? 2020 Genesis G90 First Drive | How do you like me now? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• All the cars discontinued after 2019

  13-12-2019 16:44
  
  Filed under:Convertible,Crossover,Hatchback,SUV,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,sedanAutomakers are constantly adjusting and massaging their lineups. Sometimes that means certain models have to go. In this article, we detail all the cars that won't make it past the 2019 model year.Continue reading All the cars discontinued after 2019 All the cars discontinued after 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 10:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email
  
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• Audi RS 2 Avant turns 25, but modern-day models get the gifts

  13-12-2019 16:26
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Audi,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Audi RS 2 Avant turns 25, but modern-day models get the gifts Audi RS 2 Avant turns 25, but modern-day models get the gifts originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 10:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Use the Porsche, Luke — Stuttgart designs a 'Star Wars' spaceship

  13-12-2019 15:57
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Porsche,SpecialtyContinue reading Use the Porsche, Luke — Stuttgart designs a 'Star Wars' spaceship Use the Porsche, Luke — Stuttgart designs a 'Star Wars' spaceship originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Luke, use the Porsche — Stuttgart designs a 'Star Wars' spaceship

  13-12-2019 15:57
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Porsche,SpecialtyContinue reading Luke, use the Porsche — Stuttgart designs a 'Star Wars' spaceship Luke, use the Porsche — Stuttgart designs a 'Star Wars' spaceship originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2021 Cadillac Escalade getting a star-studded introduction

  13-12-2019 15:19
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Cadillac,SUV,LuxuryContinue reading 2021 Cadillac Escalade getting a star-studded introduction 2021 Cadillac Escalade getting a star-studded introduction originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:19:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren Senna Can-Am and XP special editions honor two racing icons

  13-12-2019 15:03
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Coupe,Luxury,Specialty,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading McLaren Senna Can-Am and XP special editions honor two racing icons McLaren Senna Can-Am and XP special editions honor two racing icons originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi launches 25th anniversary package for its RS models

  13-12-2019 14:37
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-12-13 13:40
  The styling pack celebrates the silver anniversary of the Audi RS 2 Avant – and its available across the German brand’s entire RS rangeAudi has launched an exclusive styling package across its RS range, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1994 Audi RS 2 Avant. The performance estate was the company’s first RS-branded model – and this new trim package pays tribute to it, sharing the same paint finish, fresh exterior trim pieces and a
  
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• New 2021 Mercedes EQA electric SUV previewed in exclusive images - pictures

  13-12-2019 14:30
  Exclusive images of the new all-electric Mercedes EQA SUV
  
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• Volkswagen's hot ID range to get GTX label

  13-12-2019 14:16
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Crossover,Wagon,Electric,Future,PerformanceContinue reading Volkswagen's hot ID range to get GTX label Volkswagen's hot ID range to get GTX label originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 08:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best interior trim cleaners 2022

  13-12-2019 13:45
  Make your interior as good as new with these sprays
  
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• Best interior trim cleaner 2020

  13-12-2019 13:45
  
  What’s the best way to make your plastic look fantastic? We test the best interior trim cleaners to find out
  
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• Land Rover Discovery Sport vs BMW X3 vs Volvo XC60

  13-12-2019 13:18
  
  Auto Express2019-12-21 09:00
  New Land Rover Discovery Sport, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 aim to bridge the gap between rugged 4x4 and comfortable road carThis is the new Land Rover Discovery Sport – and while it might not look all that different from the outside, there have been plenty of changes under the skin. This is all part of Land Rover’s mid-life refresh for the big-selling British SUV, which the brand hopes will bring the car in line with newer rivals.
  We’ve brought it togeth
  
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• Toyota announces pricing for 2020 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid

  13-12-2019 13:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Crossover,SUV,HybridContinue reading Toyota announces pricing for 2020 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid Toyota announces pricing for 2020 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 07:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• RHA urges UK PM to collaborate post-election

  13-12-2019 12:54
  
  Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA)  has congratulated Boris Johnson on his "emphatic general election win" for the Conservatives and is calling on him to work with the freight and logistics trade on a number of key issues of vital importance to member companies.
  
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• No reduction in accidents involving business drivers over last decade

  13-12-2019 12:47
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-12-13 11:00
  The number of people driving for work who are killed or injured in road accidents has remained stable in the last 10 years, say expertsThe number of people driving for business purposes killed or seriously injured in road accidents has remained stable over the last decade, with experts calling for action to be taken to tackle the issue.
  In 2009, there were 5,442 serious and fatal crashes in Britain involving business drivers - in 2018 this number rose to 5,50
  
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• Daimler Trucks replaces exterior mirrors with cameras

  13-12-2019 12:34
  Daimler Trucks Mercedes brand is replacing large exterior mirrors with small streamlined camera arms mounted on the roof frame.
  
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• New Fisker Ocean SUV coming to the UK in 2023 via Onto subscription service

  13-12-2019 11:50
  American EV company Fisker has confirmed it will launch in the UK in early 2023 with a right-hand-drive version of its new Ocean SUV, which will be offered exclusively through a subscription service managed by Onto for the first 12 months of UK availability. 
  The brand plans to supply Onto with up to 700 Ocean SUVs that will be accessed by customers via an all-inclusive monthly payment through, similar to the fully-comprehensive subscription Audi offers via Onto for the e-tron SUV. Insuranc
  
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• New Fisker Ocean claims record official SUV range of up to 440 miles

  13-12-2019 11:50
  The ‘Extreme’ version of Ocean SUV with the Hyper Range battery claims top spot as longest range electric SUV on sale in Europe
  
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• New 2022 Fisker Ocean SUV on sale in the UK from £34,990

  13-12-2019 11:50
  The new electric Fisker Ocean SUV makes its European debut, with the Tesla Model Y rival offering up to 390 miles of range
  
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• New 2022 Fisker Ocean available to order in the US now

  13-12-2019 11:50
  
  Fisker has moved one step closer to the launch of the new new Ocean electric SUV by revealing a base price in the USA and opening order books, with prices starting from $37,499 (roughly £27,000) before local taxes or any electric car subsidies.
  Buyers can reserve a build slot for a refundable deposit of $250 (or £180), with the first cars expected in showrooms next year.SEE MORE Best electric cars to buy 2021Fisker has previously suggested it intends to launch a right-hand drive vers
  
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• All-electric Fisker Ocean to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

  13-12-2019 11:50
  £34,990 Fisker Ocean will go on sale next year
  
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• New Fisker Ocean claims record official SUV range of up to 440 miles - pictures

  13-12-2019 11:45
  Pictures of the Fisker Ocean SUV
  
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• New 2022 Fisker Ocean SUV on sale in the UK from £34,990 - pictures

  13-12-2019 11:45
  Pictures of the new Fisker Ocean SUV
  
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• New 2022 Fisker Ocean available to order in the US now - pictures

  13-12-2019 11:45
  Pictures of the new Fisker Ocean SUV
  
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• FCA reorganises new product development engineering

  13-12-2019 11:43
  Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) is to consolidate its new product engineering and development units into a new global unit that it says will lead to faster speed to market and boost technological innovation.
  
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• Porsche and Lucasfilm unveil concept Starfighter

  13-12-2019 11:32
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-12-13 10:00
  The two companies have designed and built a Starship, which will be unveiled at the premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerPorsche and Lucasfilm have created a concept Starship for Star Wars Episode VIII: The Rise of Skywalker, called the Tri-Wing S-91x Pegasus Starfighter. It’s due to be unveiled at the film’s world premiere in Los Angeles on 16 December 2019.
  Michael Maur, Porsche’s Vice President for Styling, says the Tri-Wing concept blen
  
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• VW passes 2018 volume tally in November 2019

  13-12-2019 11:30
  
  Volkswagen Group sales rose 5.1% year on year to 988,800 vehicles worldwide.
  
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• BorgWarner shows tech at EV Japan 2020

  13-12-2019 11:04
  
  BorgWarner will unveil its technologies for electrified vehicles at 11th EV Japan 2020, to be held from 15-17 January in Tokyo as part of Automotive World 2020.
  
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• Continental develops 'holistic HMI solution' for AVs

  13-12-2019 11:01
  
  Continental says it is developing what it describe as a 'holistic solution' for human-machine interaction, specifically designed for autonomous vehicles.
  
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• GKN launches next electrification strategy

  13-12-2019 10:59
  
  GKN Automotive has launched the next phase in its electrification strategy.
  
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• Trancom and Hino Motors enter capital and business alliance

  13-12-2019 10:57
  
  Trancom Co., Ltd., and Hino Motors, Ltd. have entered a capital and business alliance aimed at solving social issues pertaining to logistics at an early stage. Hino will acquire a portion of Trancom's issued shares approximately 50 million yen.
  
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• BMW Group shares AI algorithms used in production

  13-12-2019 10:40
  
  The BMW Group says it is using a growing number of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in production and is putting them on an open source platform to invite their improvement.
  
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• New Volvo S60 Polestar Engineered 2019 review

  13-12-2019 10:34
  
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  Image 1 of 14 13 Dec, 2019 9:45amJames Batchelor
  The new Volvo S60 Polestar Engineered promises 399bhp and 104.5mpg, but the overall experience somewhat misses the markWe've already driven the Polestar-fettled Volvo V60 T8 and we found it an interesting car, albeit one with a conflicting personality that ultimately under delivered when it came to pure driving thrills.
  This is the first time we’ve driven the saloon bodied S60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Polestar Engineered. Like the V6
  
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• “Some local authorities remain addicted to running their fleets on diesel”

  13-12-2019 10:00
  
  Mike Rutherford2019-12-15 14:00
  Mike Rutherford thinks some local councils can class themselves among Britain’s most active hypocritesHeard the one about the 40-a-day smoker who refuses to quit while objecting to others who smoke? The serial adulterer who rarely goes home at night but preaches family values? The alcoholic who argues that it’s okay for him – but not others – to drink?
  Such folk exist and they are, of course, entitled to their opinions. But so am I. With al
  
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• PSA stops Corsa engineers in their tracks - the week

  13-12-2019 09:53
  If you're a development engineer on a new car project nothing is more guaranteed to put you off your stroke than a change of company ownership and a consequent change of platform.
  
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• TRB to open Kentucky composites centre

  13-12-2019 09:49
  
  TRB Lightweight Structures is to open a composites manufacturing centre in Richmond, Kentucky, as a joint venture with Toyota Tsusho America.
  
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• 2020 Mazda CX-30 First Drive Review | The middle way

  13-12-2019 09:01
  
  Filed under:Mazda,First Drives,CrossoverContinue reading 2020 Mazda CX-30 First Drive Review | The middle way 2020 Mazda CX-30 First Drive Review | The middle way originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Dec 2019 03:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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