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• 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel is officially the most economical Wrangler

  19-12-2019 22:35
  
  Filed under:Jeep,SUV,Diesel,Off-RoadContinue reading 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel is officially the most economical Wrangler 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel is officially the most economical Wrangler originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Diesel engines without soot, that's the promise of a new fuel-injection design

  19-12-2019 21:49
  
  Filed under:Green,Emerging Technologies,DieselContinue reading Diesel engines without soot, that's the promise of a new fuel-injection design Diesel engines without soot, that's the promise of a new fuel-injection design originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:49:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NHTSA expands new Takata probe to 4 more automakers

  19-12-2019 20:39
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Audi,BMW,Honda,Mitsubishi,Toyota,SafetyThe U.S. government's highway safety agency has launched an investigation into four automakers that have a potentially deadly type of Takata air bag inflator in their vehicles but have yet to recall them.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in documents posted Thursday that it is investigating Audi, Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi in connection with a Takata recall involving 1.4 million inflators.The inflators ma
  
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• Watch this GMC pickup crash through a wall into a Florida airport terminal

  19-12-2019 20:26
  
  Filed under:Etc.,GMC,Truck,VideosContinue reading Watch this GMC pickup crash through a wall into a Florida airport terminal Watch this GMC pickup crash through a wall into a Florida airport terminal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:26:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fiat Chrysler UAW corruption had roots in federal bailout of Chrysler

  19-12-2019 19:30
  
  Filed under:Read This,Chrysler,FiatContinue reading Fiat Chrysler UAW corruption had roots in federal bailout of Chrysler Fiat Chrysler UAW corruption had roots in federal bailout of Chrysler originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Artistic Rolls-Royce Phantom challenges the Cybertruck for 2019's most polarizing ride

  19-12-2019 19:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Rolls-Royce,Luxury,sedanContinue reading Artistic Rolls-Royce Phantom challenges the Cybertruck for 2019's most polarizing ride Artistic Rolls-Royce Phantom challenges the Cybertruck for 2019's most polarizing ride originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Gran Turismo Sport' adds Laguna Seca, Ford GT and more in free update

  19-12-2019 18:30
  
  Filed under:Toys/GamesContinue reading 'Gran Turismo Sport' adds Laguna Seca, Ford GT and more in free update 'Gran Turismo Sport' adds Laguna Seca, Ford GT and more in free update originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• You can own this motorcycle-engined road 'rocket'

  19-12-2019 18:02
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Auctions,Transportation Alternatives,SpecialtyContinue reading You can own this motorcycle-engined road 'rocket' You can own this motorcycle-engined road 'rocket' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:02:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• $40 million Jeep Experience museum opening in Toledo, Ohio

  19-12-2019 17:50
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Jeep,Automotive History,SUV,Off-RoadContinue reading $40 million Jeep Experience museum opening in Toledo, Ohio $40 million Jeep Experience museum opening in Toledo, Ohio originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Model 3 owners can go quicker with a click

  19-12-2019 17:45
  
  Filed under:Tesla,Electric,sedanContinue reading Tesla Model 3 owners can go quicker with a click Tesla Model 3 owners can go quicker with a click originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus LC racer previews new twin-turbo V8 engine

  19-12-2019 17:40
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-12-19 16:40
  The track car’s twin-turbocharged V8 engine will eventually find its way under the bonnet of future Lexus production modelsLexus has confirmed that its 2020 LC Coupe Nürburgring 24 Hours racer will sport a new twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which is destined for use in the firm’s future production cars. Toyota is yet to confirm which production vehicle will use the engine but, given its current home in the LC racer, we expect it will be the new LC F
  
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• Germany casts a wary eye toward Chinese firms owning 20% of Daimler

  19-12-2019 17:22
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Mercedes-BenzGermany is closely monitoring developments at Daimlerafter a second Chinese company moved to take a big stake in the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, an economy ministry official said on Thursday.Reuters reported on Sunday that Daimler's main Chinese joint venture partner BAIC planned to double its stake to around 10% in order to upstage rival Chinese automaker Geely, which owns 9.69% of the German company."So the Economy Ministry is naturally monitoring
  
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• Mercedes-Benz eSprinter production has officially begun

  19-12-2019 17:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Mercedes-Benz,Minivan/Van,ElectricContinue reading Mercedes-Benz eSprinter production has officially begun Mercedes-Benz eSprinter production has officially begun originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• As GM readies Alexa convenience for vehicles, we ponder its dark side

  19-12-2019 17:01
  
  Filed under:Buick,GM,Technology,Emerging Technologies,Gadgets,InfotainmentContinue reading As GM readies Alexa convenience for vehicles, we ponder its dark side As GM readies Alexa convenience for vehicles, we ponder its dark side originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The BMW i3 Urban Suite is an i3 built to live in, coming to CES

  19-12-2019 16:55
  
  Filed under:Technology,Design/Style,Green,CES,BMW,Technology,Hatchback,Electric,Luxury,SpecialtyContinue reading The BMW i3 Urban Suite is an i3 built to live in, coming to CES The BMW i3 Urban Suite is an i3 built to live in, coming to CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New BMW X6 2020 review

  19-12-2019 16:54
  
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  Image 1 of 18 19 Dec, 2019 4:00pmSteve Sutcliffe
  The new BMW X6 is significantly better than the car it replaces, but ultimately it still represents style over substanceThe BMW X6 is a car that splits opinion straight down the middle – and has done ever since it launched in 2007. From a practicality perspective, it makes little sense beside the X5 on which it’s based. Yet it carries credence for the kind of customer for whom there is – or was – nothing else
  
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• VW expects record profits from SUVs and cost cutting

  19-12-2019 16:42
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Volkswagen,Crossover,SUV,Electric,FutureVolkswagen'snamesake core brand is on track to post a record operating profit this year thanks to cost savings and its increased sales of sports utility vehicles (SUV's), a senior manager of the unit said.VW's core brand in 2019 has gained market share and has increased its operating profit substantially, Chief Operating Officer Ralf Brandstaetter said on Wednesday in comments embargoed for Thursday.Continue reading VW
  
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• This 6-inch dual action car buffer is 35% off today

  19-12-2019 16:38
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading This 6-inch dual action car buffer is 35% off today This 6-inch dual action car buffer is 35% off today originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Full speed ahead: best car reviews of 2019

  19-12-2019 16:31
  
  Auto Express2019-12-29 21:00
  From the Peugeot 208 to the McLaren 600LT Spider, we have driven a lot this year, and these are some of our highlightsYou may think we have the best job in the world, driving and writing about every single new car that goes on sale (and a few that don’t) but actually it is much tougher than you think.
  Airports become like second homes while fingers ached and cramped from madly typing on our worn-out keyboards. We put ourselves through all this to give you the v
  
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• GM issues two recalls for more than 900,000 vehicles

  19-12-2019 16:15
  
  Filed under:Recalls,GMThe largest U.S. automaker is recalling more than 550,000 2019 light-duty Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles due to potential software issues related to the vehicles' service brake system notifications.GM is also recalling more than 400,000 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks because battery positive cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially resulting in a fire risk.Continue reading GM
  
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• VW brand on track to release 34 new models — all in 2020

  19-12-2019 15:45
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Automakers,Volkswagen,Electric,HybridContinue reading VW brand on track to release 34 new models — all in 2020 VW brand on track to release 34 new models — all in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NAWA Racer is an electric cafe racer that uses ultracapacitors

  19-12-2019 15:30
  
  Filed under:Technology,Green,Technology,Emerging Technologies,Motorcycle,Bikes,Electric,Future,PerformanceContinue reading NAWA Racer is an electric cafe racer that uses ultracapacitors NAWA Racer is an electric cafe racer that uses ultracapacitors originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• JRM GT23 a limited-edition, road-legal Nissan GT-R GT3 racer

  19-12-2019 15:15
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Nissan,Coupe,Racing,Specialty,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading JRM GT23 a limited-edition, road-legal Nissan GT-R GT3 racer JRM GT23 a limited-edition, road-legal Nissan GT-R GT3 racer originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New baby Ford Mustang Mach-E to use VW power

  19-12-2019 15:13
  
  John McIlroy2019-12-26 09:50
  The Ford Mustang Mach-E range is set to expand with a smaller SUV, and our exclusive images preview how it could lookFord is aiming to use its tie-up with Volkswagen on electric vehicle platforms to expand the range of Mustang EVs beyond the recently revealed Mach-E, Auto Express understands.
  The US manufacturer caused a storm in November when it revealed the Mustang Mach-E as its first bespoke EV. High-level sources have indicated that Ford is already considering ex
  
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• Car-sharing once known as Car2Go is exiting North America, will live on overseas

  19-12-2019 15:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Etc.,Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Mercedes-BenzContinue reading Car-sharing once known as Car2Go is exiting North America, will live on overseas Car-sharing once known as Car2Go is exiting North America, will live on overseas originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dongfeng and PSA extend Chinese joint venture

  19-12-2019 14:53
  
  Filed under:Chrysler,Dodge,Fiat,Jeep,RAM,Citroen,PeugeotBEIJING/PARIS (Reuters) - China's Dongfeng Motor Groupand Peugeot maker PSAare extending their business cooperation, despite the Chinese company reducing its stake in PSA to help smooth the French carmaker's merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).Dongfeng said on Thursday it had agreed with PSA to extend the duration of their joint venture Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobiles (DPCA).Continue reading Dongfeng and PSA extend Chinese join
  
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• Cybunker is the perfect Martian base for a Cybertruck and its cybernauts

  19-12-2019 14:45
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Etc.,Weird Car News,TeslaContinue reading Cybunker is the perfect Martian base for a Cybertruck and its cybernauts Cybunker is the perfect Martian base for a Cybertruck and its cybernauts originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Women at greater risk in car accidents

  19-12-2019 14:33
  
  Hugo Griffiths2020-01-02 00:01
  Euro NCAP claims that testing has improved survival rates, but critics highlight system’s flawsWomen are at significantly greater risk of injury and death in car accidents, according to recently revealed academic research and accident data. Some studies have even found that female occupants are almost twice as likely to be seriously injured in certain types of collision.
  The University of Virginia’s Center for Applied Biomechanics in the US, for example
  
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• Mercedes-Benz agrees to $20 million U.S. settlement over vehicle recalls

  19-12-2019 14:27
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Recalls,Mercedes-Benz,SafetyDaimler AG's Mercedes-Benz USA has agreed to a $20 million civil penalty over its handling of U.S. vehicle recalls after a year-long U.S. government investigation into 1.4 million recalled vehicles.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Daimler failed to notify owners in a timely fashion in some recalls, did not submit all reports and did not launch at least two recalls in a timely fashion.Continue reading Mercedes
  
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• Diving into the motoring world: best features of 2019

  19-12-2019 14:10
  
  Auto Express2019-12-28 11:00
  We take a look back at some of our favourite features from the past 12 months Over the past 12 months we have travelled the length and breadth of the country, and indeed the globe, to give you some of the most interesting, fascinating and insightful views from deep within the automotive world.
  From the furthest reaches of the Peruvian desert to the most typically green and pleasant British countryside, 2019 has been an eventful year as our team have been busy bringin
  
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• BMW i3 review

  19-12-2019 14:00
  
  The BMW i3 is innovative, stylish and good to drive, while most of its electric-only rivals are not
  
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• BMW i3 (2013-2022) review

  19-12-2019 14:00
  The BMW i3 is innovative, stylish and good to drive - delivering a premium small electric car with plenty of road presence
  
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• 2020 Honda Passport Review & Buying Guide | Great success, minimal effort

  19-12-2019 14:00
  
  Filed under:Honda,Buying Guide,New Car Reviews,SUVContinue reading 2020 Honda Passport Review & Buying Guide | Great success, minimal effort 2020 Honda Passport Review & Buying Guide | Great success, minimal effort originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magical moments in cars: our highlights of 2019

  19-12-2019 13:53
  
  Auto Express2019-12-30 09:15
  The Auto Express staffers share their most memorable moments in cars from 2019Working at Auto Express can certainly have its perks of the job, and 2019 provided the members of the team with plenty of opportunites to get out of the office and experience something new. There was hardly a dull moment to be had. 
  From getting a taste of brand new electric cars about to hit the market to celebrating manufacturer anniversaries, 2019 really did provide an exciting mix.
  
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• New Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase Limited Edition revealed

  19-12-2019 13:37
  
  Alex Ingram2019-12-19 12:41
  The Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase Limited Edition will be limited to just 15 models, all of which will be sold exclusively in ChinaThis is the Bentley Mulsanne Limited Edition Extended Wheelbase: a China-only special of Crewe’s flagship saloon. Just fifteen examples will be built, featuring exclusive detailing and unique interior finishes. 
  From the outside, the Limited Edition is offered in two paint finishes: either Black Velvet -  a black pain
  
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• New 2022 Volvo V40: prices, specs and on-sale date

  19-12-2019 13:35
  
  Volvo will soon launch a “pseudo-SUV” as an indirect successor to the discontinued V40 hatchback. The announcement was recently confirmed by the company’s European boss – and the crossover is expected to go on sale within the next two years.
  When it eventually reaches the UK, the new Volvo V40 will go up against an ever-expanding range of premium compact crossovers. The segment is currently dominated by the Audi Q2, BMW X2 and Mercedes GLA – all of which act as a mo
  
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• New 2022 Volvo V40: details, prices and on-sale date

  19-12-2019 13:35
  
  New Volvo V40 will bolster the brand’s cluster of small ‘40’ models, evolving from a hatch into an SUV and we have exclusive images of how it could look
  
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• VW sticks to 2020 targets

  19-12-2019 12:17
  
  Volkswagen Group CFO Arno Antlitz has confirmed the automaker's target of an operating return on sales of 4% to 5% for full year 2019 "in a difficult market environment".
  
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• Tesla to cut Model 3 prices in China by 20% in 2020

  19-12-2019 12:09
  
  US electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is looking to cut its Model 3 prices in China by 20% or more next year after local production gets under way, according to local reports citing sources close to the company.
  
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• Best long-term cars 2019: why our cars have been the stars

  19-12-2019 12:08
  
  Auto Express2019-12-23 16:20
  We had a huge variety of cars on our long-term fleet in 2019, but these were our highlights of the yearA huge variety of cars visit our office throughout the year, but only a select few get to spend some extra time on our long-term fleet. Every year members of the Auto Express team get behind the wheel of cars for an extended period of time, covering thousands of miles to truly see how they would cope with daily life.
  In 2019 we had an eclectic mix of long terme
  
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• Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Heritage Edition celebrates 55 years of fast Mustangs

  19-12-2019 12:00
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Heritage Edition celebrates 55 years of fast Mustangs Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Heritage Edition celebrates 55 years of fast Mustangs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 06:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia workers on strike after rejecting pay offer

  19-12-2019 11:48
  
  Kia Motors' workers launched a series of strikes this week after the majority of the unionised workforce rejected the company's wage hike proposals last week.
  
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• Thai vehicle sales down sharply in November

  19-12-2019 11:34
  
  Thailand's new vehicle market continued to decline sharply in November, by 16.9% to 79,299 units from peak volumes of 94,643 units a year earlier, according to wholesale data compiled by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
  
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• Motorsport review 2019: Lewis Hamilton to Ott Tanak

  19-12-2019 11:29
  
  Stephen Errity2019-12-31 09:50
  We take a look back at the biggest motorsport moments on track around the world in 2019Motorsport has been experimenting with different calendar formats and new markets in recent years. Both Formula E and the World Endurance Championship are now running to an autumn-to-summer schedule, and other series don’t wrap up until well into November and even December, which makes racing a year-round affair these days.
  There’s no shortage of great racing to be fo
  
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• ZF to become "software-driven mobility services provider"

  19-12-2019 11:16
  
  ZF said it would work with Microsoft to bring its software engineering processes, methods and solutions to the speed and quality IT companies lead with.
  
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• Our cars: What the Auto Express team drives - pictures

  19-12-2019 11:00
  Pictures of the cars the Auto Express team drive
  
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• Tata launches electric SUV

  19-12-2019 10:47
  Tata Motors has launched an electric SUV, the Nexon EV, describing it as "an aspirational SUV for personal car buyers looking for a thrilling, connected drive experience with zero emissions".
  
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• Gestamp makes Carmen de Pablo new CFO

  19-12-2019 10:40
  
  Gestamp has appointed Carmen de Pablo as new Chief Financial Officer.
  
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• Red route restrictions rise as councils try to ease congestion

  19-12-2019 10:31
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-12-24 00:01
  Growing number of red route parking restrictions have led to a 14-fold increase in penaltiesA growing number of UK councils have introduced red-route parking restrictions, leading to a 14-fold increase in penalty charges over the last five years, Auto Express can exclusively reveal.
  Double red lines and other red route restrictions, such as single red lines and signposted red routes, were introduced in London in 1991 to prevent drivers parking on busy thoroug
  
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• New Skoda Citigo-e iV 2020 review

  19-12-2019 10:19
  
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  Image 1 of 16 1 Jan, 2020 9:00amJohn McIlroy
  We try out the top-of-the-range all-electric Skoda Citigo-e iV city car on British roadsThere’s no shortage of electric offerings on the way - including three plug-in city cars from across the VW Group. We’ve already tried the VW e-up!, SEAT Mii Electric and Skoda Citigo-e iV abroad, but now we’ve had a chance to drive the Czech model on British roads – in the murky chill of a UK winter – to see how it stack
  
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