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• Apparently it's not too hard to make a knock-off Cybertruck

  18-12-2019 23:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Tesla,Truck,VideosContinue reading Apparently it's not too hard to make a knock-off Cybertruck Apparently it's not too hard to make a knock-off Cybertruck originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automakers to pay $3 billion in new U.S. tariffs under USMCA, according to budget estimate

  18-12-2019 22:20
  
  Filed under:Government/LegalU.S. President Donald Trump's rewrite of North American trade rules will cost automakers nearly $3 billion more in tariffs over the next decade for cars and parts that will not meet higher regional content requirements over the next decade, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates.The projection was contained in the non-partisan budget referee agency's cost estimate of implementing legislation for the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which will be considered b
  
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• 2020 Audi Q7 specs and pricing announced for America

  18-12-2019 21:50
  
  Filed under:Audi,Crossover,LuxuryContinue reading 2020 Audi Q7 specs and pricing announced for America 2020 Audi Q7 specs and pricing announced for America originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• California allows 'light-duty' self-driving delivery vehicles

  18-12-2019 21:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Technology,Autonomous,SpecialtyContinue reading California allows 'light-duty' self-driving delivery vehicles California allows 'light-duty' self-driving delivery vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda Augmented Driving Concept reinvents the steering wheel

  18-12-2019 21:10
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Honda,Emerging Technologies,Convertible,Autonomous,Concept CarsContinue reading Honda Augmented Driving Concept reinvents the steering wheel Honda Augmented Driving Concept reinvents the steering wheel originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• IBM’s cobalt-free EV battery uses materials extracted from seawater

  18-12-2019 20:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Technology,ElectricContinue reading IBM’s cobalt-free EV battery uses materials extracted from seawater IBM’s cobalt-free EV battery uses materials extracted from seawater originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Future Mini JCW models likely to be electrified

  18-12-2019 20:30
  
  Filed under:Green,MINI,Electric,Hybrid,PerformanceContinue reading Future Mini JCW models likely to be electrified Future Mini JCW models likely to be electrified originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Peugeot's American comeback on ice in the wake of PSA-FCA merger

  18-12-2019 20:05
  
  Filed under:Auto News,PeugeotContinue reading Peugeot's American comeback on ice in the wake of PSA-FCA merger Peugeot's American comeback on ice in the wake of PSA-FCA merger originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Updated Nissan Leaf launched with more tech and lower price

  18-12-2019 19:50
  
  Nissan has launched an updated version of the Leaf electric hatchback, with a few new technology updates and some revised prices for its Volkswagen ID.3 rival. 
  Prices for the entry-level Acenta and N-Connecta models remain the same at £26,845 and £28,145 respectively. The price of Nissan’s higher-end e+ N-Connecta and e+ N-Tec models also remain the same at £32,695 and £33,295. However, the price of the mid-range Tekna model has increased by £315 to &pou
  
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• Nissan Leaf prices trimmed to suit new plug-in car grant

  18-12-2019 19:50
  Nissan has lowered the prices of its pure-electric Leaf hatchback to allow buyers to take advantage of the government’s recently revised plug-in car grant.
  The restructure restricted the grant to vehicles worth less than £35,000 and capped the government subsidy at £2,500, so Nissan has adjusted its prices to ensure that every model in the Leaf line-up now qualifies for the incentive.SEE MORE BMW i3 price slashed in response to new plug-in car grantPrices for the cheapest Nissa
  
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• Nissan Leaf 40kW price reduced by £1,650

  18-12-2019 19:49
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-12-18 18:50
  Nissan has lowered the price of its lesser-powered all-electric Leaf in honour of “Christmas Jumper Day” 2019The price of the 40kWh Nissan Leaf range has been lowered by £1,650 in honour of “Christmas Jumper Day” 2019. As such, the entry-level Leaf Acenta’s base-price now stands at £26,345, while the highly specced Tekna model is now priced from £29,345. 
  Nissan’s pricing restructure means that all variants
  
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• Honda Civic Hatchback Luggage Test | A different kind of hatch

  18-12-2019 19:45
  
  Filed under:Honda,HatchbackContinue reading Honda Civic Hatchback Luggage Test | A different kind of hatch Honda Civic Hatchback Luggage Test | A different kind of hatch originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch the all-electric Genovation GXE Corvette hit 211.8 mph

  18-12-2019 19:11
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,Coupe,Electric,PerformanceContinue reading Watch the all-electric Genovation GXE Corvette hit 211.8 mph Watch the all-electric Genovation GXE Corvette hit 211.8 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:11:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell gets better cold weather performance

  18-12-2019 18:37
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,Alternative Fuels,Hydrogen,sedanContinue reading 2020 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell gets better cold weather performance 2020 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell gets better cold weather performance originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 12:37:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Most commonly clocked cars revealed: BMW X5 most likely to have tinkered mileage

  18-12-2019 18:25
  
  An analysis of 2.5 million vehicles has found the BMW X5 to be the most commonly clocked car, with Vauxhall’s Combo van the most frequently clocked vehicle. 
  Researchers ran a vast set of vehicle mileages from the Government’s MoT database through their own custom software, and determined 160,430 (6.41 per cent) had mileage discrepancies.
  • Number of luxury cars being stolen doubles in five years
  But some vehicles were far more likely than others to have suspicions mileages
  
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• Mileage correction and car clocking: is it legal?

  18-12-2019 18:25
  Millions of used UK cars have had their mileage changed. We uncover the facts about car clocking and mileage correction services.
  
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• As many as 2.5 million clocked cars and vans on the road

  18-12-2019 18:25
  
  There are as many as 2.5 million clocked cars and vans on the road, research suggests, with the Citroen Dispatch more likely to be clocked than any other vehicle.
  Of the seven million cars subjected to a mileage check as part of a new study, 443,061 were found to have mileage discrepancies - this works out as 6.32 per cent. As of September 2019, there were 38.9 million cars on British roads, which means 2,458,480 of them have incorrect mileages recorded based on an extrapolation of these figures
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover rescues British off-road tuner Bowler

  18-12-2019 18:01
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Jaguar,Land Rover,SUV,Off-Road,PerformanceContinue reading Jaguar Land Rover rescues British off-road tuner Bowler Jaguar Land Rover rescues British off-road tuner Bowler originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 12:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Hyundai i10 facelift to arrive in 2023

  18-12-2019 17:55
  Hyundai is giving the i10 city car a refresh with a cosmetic makeover
  
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• New 2023 Hyundai i10: pricing and specifications revealed

  18-12-2019 17:55
  Hyundai has given its smallest model a facelift this year
  
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• New 2023 Hyundai i10 facelift revealed

  18-12-2019 17:55
  Revised designs inside and outside plus upgraded equipment specification for Hyundai’s city car
  
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• These seat protecting kick mats are 15% off today

  18-12-2019 17:44
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading These seat protecting kick mats are 15% off today These seat protecting kick mats are 15% off today originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Novares to start manufacturing in Russia

  18-12-2019 17:35
  
  Novares has opened its first site in Russia, in Togliatti, home to the AvtoVAZ factory that produces Lada cars.
  
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• Stellantis: the new name for FCA and PSA post merger

  18-12-2019 17:20
  
  The company to be formed by the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA – owners of Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall and DS – will be called Stellantis, it has been confirmed. The name refers to the Latin word “stello,” meaning “to brighten with stars.”
  The agreement will see the two firms enter an equal-ownership partnership, making the combined company the fourth largest car manufacturer in the world.
  Stellantis will have an annual production
  
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• Stellantis: the new name for FCA and PSA merger

  18-12-2019 17:20
  
  The company to be formed by the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA – owners of Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall and DS – will be called Stellantis, it has been confirmed. The name refers to the Latin word “stello,” meaning “to brighten with stars.”
  The agreement will see the two firms enter an equal-ownership partnership, making the combined company the fourth largest car manufacturer in the world.
  Stellantis will have an annual production
  
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• Used Maserati Ghibli review

  18-12-2019 17:17
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the Maserati Ghibli covering the Gibhi Mk3 (2013-date)Although Maserati was formed in 1914, it built only racing cars until 1946, when it launched its first road-going model. Then, in 1967 came an all-time great: the original Maserati Ghibli, a rakish two-seater supercar with a 4.7-litre V8 engine.
  The Ghibli badge was revived in 1992 for a four-seat grand tourer based on the Biturbo saloon launched in
  
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• Tata's Jaguar Land Rover acquires all-terrain performance specialist Bowler

  18-12-2019 17:12
  
  Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover said it had acquired Bowler, a UK-based manufacturer of all-terrain performance cars, parts and rally raid vehicles.
  
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• Polestar 2 boasts Tesla-beating towing capacity in Europe

  18-12-2019 17:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Green Automakers,Electric,sedan,PolestarContinue reading Polestar 2 boasts Tesla-beating towing capacity in Europe Polestar 2 boasts Tesla-beating towing capacity in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Range Rover Sport Review & Buying Guide | Hop onto rung No. 2

  18-12-2019 17:01
  
  Filed under:Land Rover,Buying Guide,New Car Reviews,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,Luxury,Off-Road,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Range Rover Sport Review & Buying Guide | Hop onto rung No. 2 2020 Range Rover Sport Review & Buying Guide | Hop onto rung No. 2 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo and Isuzu enter commercial vehicle partnership

  18-12-2019 16:53
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-12-18 15:54
  The two manufacturers will sign an agreement, which could see the Volvo-owned UD Trucks brand transferred to Isuzu MotorsVolvo and Isuzu will sign an agreement in the middle of 2020, which could see the two manufacturers enter a heavy duty commercial vehicle partnership. The proposed merger would transfer the Volvo-owned HGV brand, UD Trucks, to Isuzu Motors in its entirety, to the benefit of increased production volumes and a broader market reach. 
  The UD Tru
  
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• Ford’s $1.45B investment includes Bronco, all-new Ranger, electrified F-150

  18-12-2019 16:44
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Ford,Truck,SUV,Electric,HybridContinue reading Ford’s $1.45B investment includes Bronco, all-new Ranger, electrified F-150 Ford’s $1.45B investment includes Bronco, all-new Ranger, electrified F-150 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mitsubishi Outlander review

  18-12-2019 16:15
  
  The Mitsubishi Outlander will be great off-road, but it’s dynamically outdated in the class
  
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• Review of 2019 - Part 1

  18-12-2019 16:02
  2019 was a packed year and threw up one or two surprises in the automotive business. Editor Dave Leggett's month-by-month review picks out some highlights as seen through the prism of just-auto's industry coverage. This first part covers the first half of the year.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz CLA 250e plug-in hybrid spied in sedan and wagon form

  18-12-2019 15:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Wagon,Hybrid,Luxury,sedanContinue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA 250e plug-in hybrid spied in sedan and wagon form Mercedes-Benz CLA 250e plug-in hybrid spied in sedan and wagon form originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Daimler is bringing electric school buses to Virginia

  18-12-2019 15:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Commercial Vehicles,ElectricContinue reading Daimler is bringing electric school buses to Virginia Daimler is bringing electric school buses to Virginia originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Electric BMW iX3 coming in 2020 with rear-wheel drive, 286 hp

  18-12-2019 15:20
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Green,Green,BMW,Crossover,SUV,Electric,LuxuryContinue reading Electric BMW iX3 coming in 2020 with rear-wheel drive, 286 hp Electric BMW iX3 coming in 2020 with rear-wheel drive, 286 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA CEO Mike Manley will take undefined new role after PSA merger

  18-12-2019 15:05
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Chrysler,Dodge,Fiat,Jeep,RAM,Citroen,PeugeotFiat ChryslerChief Executive Mike Manley will remain with the new group set to result from a planned merger with French rival PSA-Peugeot , Chairman John Elkann said on Wednesday.In a letter to Fiat Chrysler (FCA) employees on the day the two companies announced a binding agreement for a $50 billion tie-up to create the world's fourth-largest carmaker, Elkann said he was "delighted" that the combined group would be l
  
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• Lexus finally announces all-new twin-turbo V8, will race the Nurburgring 24H

  18-12-2019 14:42
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Lexus,Coupe,Future,Luxury,Racing,PerformanceContinue reading Lexus finally announces all-new twin-turbo V8, will race the Nurburgring 24H Lexus finally announces all-new twin-turbo V8, will race the Nurburgring 24H originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 08:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volvo to sell UD Trucks in Japan to Isuzu in $2.3 billion deal

  18-12-2019 14:19
  
  Filed under:Volvo,Truck,Commercial VehiclesTOKYO/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's Volvo ABwill sell its Japan-based UD Trucks business to Isuzu Motorsin a deal worth around $2.3 billion, exiting a low-margin business and boosting its cash pile as competition for high-tech trucking heats up.The deal, announced by the companies on Wednesday, is part of a broader alliance that will see them share advanced technology for electric and self-driving trucks and use their combined heft to cut development c
  
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• Vauxhall readies SUV-inspired Insignia replacement with electrified powertrains

  18-12-2019 14:15
  The Insignia saloon fell out of favour before it was axed last year, and its replacement will respond to market hunger for SUVs
  
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• Vauxhall Insignia to be reborn as SUV in 2024

  18-12-2019 14:15
  
  In a bid to boost sales Vauxhall's Insignia will morph into a crossover – and our exclusive images preview how it could look
  
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• New 2025 Vauxhall Insignia to get radical SUV redesign

  18-12-2019 14:15
  The Vauxhall Insignia is set to undergo a bold transformation, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
  
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• New 2022 Vauxhall Insignia to get radical crossover look

  18-12-2019 14:10
  
  Steve Fowler2019-12-18 13:15
  The new Vauxhall Insignia will morph into a crossover in a bid boost sales, and our exclusive images preview how it could lookYou could be in for a shock when you see the new Vauxhall Insignia. Although sales of family hatch and saloon models have been falling rapidly due to the onslaught of the SUV, Vauxhall is taking a new approach which it thinks could reignite interest in the Insignia.
  “The industry is asking what happens after
  
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• Mazda MX-5 will slim to just one engine choice in 2020

  18-12-2019 13:55
  
  John McIlroy2019-12-18 14:00
  The Mazda MX-5 faces a reduced engine line-up as 2.0-litre engine supply will be significantly limited in 2020UK supplies of the 2.0-litre version of the Mazda MX-5 are going to be significantly limited in 2020, the company has admitted, because of CO2 fleet average targets and currency fluctuations.
  A report in the Financial Times today has claimed that some versions of the popular sports car will be axed entirely, and that dealers have been told to expect a 20 per
  
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• Mazda MX-5 to face sales decline in 2020

  18-12-2019 13:55
  
  John McIlroy2019-12-18 13:00
  Mazda MX-5 faces a possible sales slump as 2.0-litre engine supply will be reduced in 2020 due to EU CO2 fleet targetsUK supplies of the 2.0-litre version of the Mazda MX-5 are going to be significantly limited in 2020, the company has admitted, because of CO2 fleet average targets and currency fluctuations.
  A report in the Financial Times today has claimed that some versions of the popular sports car will be axed entirely, and that dealers have been told to expect a
  
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• Mazda MX-5 facing reduced engine volume in 2020

  18-12-2019 13:55
  
  John McIlroy2019-12-18 14:40
  The 2.0-litre engine version of the Mazda MX-5 will be significantly limited in 2020 to meet CO2 targets and customer trendsUK supplies of the 2.0-litre version of the Mazda MX-5 are going to be significantly limited in 2020 because of CO2 fleet average targets and currency fluctuations, the company has admitted.
  A report in the Financial Times claimed that some versions of the popular sports car will be axed entirely, and that dealers have been told to expect a
  
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• FCA and PSA sign merger agreement

  18-12-2019 13:52
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Chrysler,Fiat,PeugeotContinue reading FCA and PSA sign merger agreement FCA and PSA sign merger agreement originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:52:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes launches second electric van line

  18-12-2019 13:13
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched an eSprinter EV as a follow up to the electric Vito.
  
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• New Renault Clio crowned 2020 Carbuyer Car of the Year

  18-12-2019 13:12
  
  Alex Ingram2019-12-18 12:10
  Auto Express’s sister title has announced its best cars of 2020, with a strong showing from Renault, BMW and SkodaCarbuyer has announced the winners of its 2020 Best Car Awards, with the fifth-generation Renault Clio scooping the overall Carbuyer Car of the Year award.
  The Clio was chosen from among a competitive pool of nominees from the past year, but took the overall victory thanks to its ability to score consistently high ratings across the board; be that th
  
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• 2020 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid First Drive Review | Mass appeal on wheels

  18-12-2019 13:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,First Drives,New Car Reviews,Crossover,SUV,HybridContinue reading 2020 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid First Drive Review | Mass appeal on wheels 2020 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid First Drive Review | Mass appeal on wheels originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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