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• Bentley Mulsanne EWB China Edition ironically celebrates London

  23-12-2019 20:18
  
  Filed under:Bentley,Luxury,Specialty,sedanContinue reading Bentley Mulsanne EWB China Edition ironically celebrates London Bentley Mulsanne EWB China Edition ironically celebrates London originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rivian scores $1.3 billion investment from T.Rowe Price, others

  23-12-2019 20:07
  
  Filed under:Green,Earnings/Financials,Electric,Future,RivianThe investment round, which also included BlackRock Inc , is the fourth this year for Rivian and positions the Plymouth, Michigan-based company as one of the better-financed players in a crowded EV manufacturing market where Tesla Incis the most established player."This investment demonstrates confidence in our team, products, technology and strategy," Rivian Chief Executive R.J. Scaringe said in a statement.Continue reading Rivian scor
  
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• Sixteen Power's 2,200-hp V16 marine engine ready for automotive use

  23-12-2019 19:55
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,PerformanceContinue reading Sixteen Power's 2,200-hp V16 marine engine ready for automotive use Sixteen Power's 2,200-hp V16 marine engine ready for automotive use originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Top Gear magazine climbs all over the McLaren Elva

  23-12-2019 19:18
  
  Filed under:McLaren,Convertible,Lightweight,Luxury,Specialty,Performance,Supercars,VideosContinue reading Top Gear magazine climbs all over the McLaren Elva Top Gear magazine climbs all over the McLaren Elva originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford could include a 400-hp Focus RS hybrid in its electrification push

  23-12-2019 19:09
  
  Filed under:Green,Ford,Hatchback,Hybrid,PerformanceContinue reading Ford could include a 400-hp Focus RS hybrid in its electrification push Ford could include a 400-hp Focus RS hybrid in its electrification push originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:09:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This WRX STI S209 is the rarest (and most expensive) Subaru ever | Behind the Wheel S01 // E08

  23-12-2019 18:21
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Hatchback,Specialty,Performance,sedanContinue reading This WRX STI S209 is the rarest (and most expensive) Subaru ever | Behind the Wheel S01 // E08 This WRX STI S209 is the rarest (and most expensive) Subaru ever | Behind the Wheel S01 // E08 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen previews electric car charging robot concept

  23-12-2019 17:42
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-12-26 09:30
  Volkswagen's mobile robots could replace charging points in the car parks of the future, autonomously searching for EVs in need of chargingVolkswagen has previewed its new mobile charing robot concept. The German firm says this concept could replace charging points in the car parks of the future, effectively turning any conventional parking bay into an electric car charging point.
  The system consists of two main components: a compact autonomous charging robot and a
  
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• Best cheap convertibles 2022 / 2023

  23-12-2019 17:30
  Nothing beats a drop top, especially in sunny weather. Here are some of the best cheap used convertibles out there now
  
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• Best cheap convertibles 2022

  23-12-2019 17:30
  Nothing beats a drop top, especially in sunny weather. Here are some of the best cheap used convertibles out there now
  
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• How to drive in heavy rain and flood water

  23-12-2019 17:15
  
  When you think of winter weather, you might fixate on visions of snow, ice and freezing conditions, which can be among the trickiest ones to drive in. But in the UK, you're more likely to encounter heavy rain and flooded roads when you're driving in winter. That doesn't mean life is any easier, though - in fact wet weather driving can be harder than anything - but our top tips for driving in the wet are designed to prepare you, should you encounter the worst.
  The first thing you really need
  
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• 2020 Nissan Versa Review & Buying Guide | Same value, more style

  23-12-2019 17:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Nissan,Buying Guide,Budget,sedanContinue reading 2020 Nissan Versa Review & Buying Guide | Same value, more style 2020 Nissan Versa Review & Buying Guide | Same value, more style originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• McLaren Speedtail hits 250 mph over 30 times at Kennedy Space Center

  23-12-2019 16:47
  
  Filed under:Green,McLaren,Coupe,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading McLaren Speedtail hits 250 mph over 30 times at Kennedy Space Center McLaren Speedtail hits 250 mph over 30 times at Kennedy Space Center originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What is Thatcham? Thatcham approved devices and crash tests explained

  23-12-2019 16:45
  
  When researching car security systems, you may have seen the phrase ‘Thatcham approved’ make an appearance, but what does a town in Berkshire have to do with vehicle safety and security? Towards the end of the 1960s, a group of British car insurers joined forces and founded the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in the small Berkshire town. However, MIRRC wasn’t a particularly catchy acronym, so it eventually became known simply as ‘Thatcham’.
  Flash forward to t
  
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• How to pass your driving theory test

  23-12-2019 16:45
  
  Practice makes perfect in the driving theory test, so get up to speed before you book your test online
  
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• Car recalls explained: what should you do if you get one?

  23-12-2019 16:45
  
  Car recalls are rarely out of the news; our exclusive interview with the DVSA explains everything you need to know about them
  
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• Double-cab pick-up truck tax explained: company car tax and VAT

  23-12-2019 16:40
  The inside line on HMRC’s VAT and Benefit-in-Kind tax rules for those using double-cab pick-ups as company vehicles
  
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• Double-cab pick-up truck tax explained: 2024 company car tax changes and VAT

  23-12-2019 16:40
  The inside line on HMRC’s VAT and Benefit-in-Kind tax rules for those using double-cab pick-ups as company vehicles
  
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• Double-cab pick-up truck tax benefits explained

  23-12-2019 16:40
  
  The latest batch of double-cab 4x4 pick-ups is larger and tougher than it has has ever been before, making them ideal workhorses for tradesmen and those professionals who genuinely need off-road capability. But the latest batch of double-cabs aren’t simply more practical than their pickup predecessors. Nowadays manufacturers are loading high-spec versions of their commercial pick-up trucks with glamorous styling accessories and the type of luxury options you’d expect to find in
  
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• What went wrong with the Ford Bronco R prototype at the Baja 1000

  23-12-2019 16:08
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Ford,SUV,Off-Road,Racing,Specialty,PerformanceContinue reading What went wrong with the Ford Bronco R prototype at the Baja 1000 What went wrong with the Ford Bronco R prototype at the Baja 1000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:08:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why an independent rear suspension for GM's new, full-sized SUVs wasn't easy

  23-12-2019 15:59
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Chevrolet,GM,SUVContinue reading Why an independent rear suspension for GM's new, full-sized SUVs wasn't easy Why an independent rear suspension for GM's new, full-sized SUVs wasn't easy originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Guide to car windscreen repair and car window replacement

  23-12-2019 15:55
  
  It is hugely annoying when you get a stone chip in your windscreen, and if it’s right in your line of sight when driving, it becomes infinitely more vexxing. Even if your screen survives the chip and doesn’t crack, there is still the possibility that the damage will cause your car to fail its next MoT, especially if it is in a critical area such as in front of the driver. In short,it is worth fixing stone chips and other windscreen damage sooner rather than later.The MoT rules s
  
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• Some 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids may not accept a full tank of fuel

  23-12-2019 15:53
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Ownership,Crossover,HybridContinue reading Some 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids may not accept a full tank of fuel Some 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids may not accept a full tank of fuel originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:53:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 825-hp Shelby Super Snake Bold Edition is a colorful tribute to the past

  23-12-2019 15:38
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading 825-hp Shelby Super Snake Bold Edition is a colorful tribute to the past 825-hp Shelby Super Snake Bold Edition is a colorful tribute to the past originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best cheap fast cars 2022 / 2023

  23-12-2019 15:30
  Driving thrills on a budget? Look no further than our best cheap fast cars
  
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• Best cheap fast cars 2020

  23-12-2019 15:30
  
  Driving thrills on a budget? Look no further than our best cheap fast cars
  
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• Best cheap fast cars

  23-12-2019 15:30
  These used cars offer the highest speeds for the lowest prices, and a lot of fun into the bargain
  
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• Massive ANPR data breach reveals millions of private journeys

  23-12-2019 15:27
  
  A vast data breach caused by deficient security has seen the details of almost nine million private journeys released onto the internet, after a major automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) network was left completely unprotected, able to be accessed simply be entering its IP address into an internet browser, with no login details or passwords required to access details of 8.6 million journeys.
  The breach concerns Sheffield City Council's ANPR network, and w
  
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• Massive ANPR camera data breach reveals millions of private journeys

  23-12-2019 15:27
  
  A vast data breach caused by deficient online security has seen the details of almost nine million private journeys released onto the internet. The breach happened after a major automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) network was left completely unprotected and accessible simply be entering its IP address into an internet browser, with no login details or passwords required to see details of 8.6 million journeys.
  The breach concerns Sheffield City C
  
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• Lordstown Motors begins taking deposits for Endurance electric pickup

  23-12-2019 15:19
  
  Filed under:Green,Misc. Automakers,Truck,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,FutureContinue reading Lordstown Motors begins taking deposits for Endurance electric pickup Lordstown Motors begins taking deposits for Endurance electric pickup originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:19:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• What is a hybrid car? Mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids explained

  23-12-2019 15:04
  
  Hybrids are everywhere but with mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids all available, understanding the technology can be hard.
  
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• Tesla will take $1.4 billion loan from Chinese banks for Shanghai factory

  23-12-2019 14:53
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Crossover,Electric,sedanBEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc and a group of China banks have agreed a new 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion), five-year loan facility for the automaker's Shanghai car plant, three sources familiar with the matter said, part of which will be used to roll over an existing loan.China Construction Bank (CCB), Agricultural Bank of China (AgBank), Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and Sh
  
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• Pass Plus scheme: pros, cons, cost and insurance discounts

  23-12-2019 14:40
  
  The Government road safety initiative Pass Plus is a scheme designed to increase the confidence and safety of newly qualified drivers. Instructors in Pass Plus offer additional training in aspects of driving that haven’t been specifically covered by the standard driving test for example motorway and night time driving.
  From June 2018, learner drivers will be allowed to drive on motorways in the UK with an instructor present, but Pass Plus will still aim to improve drivers&rs
  
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• The number 1 portable air compressor on Amazon costs just under $35

  23-12-2019 14:30
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading The number 1 portable air compressor on Amazon costs just under $35 The number 1 portable air compressor on Amazon costs just under $35 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sherp The Ark is the dream we weren't brave enough to have

  23-12-2019 14:20
  
  Filed under:Diesel,Off-Road,Specialty,VideosContinue reading Sherp The Ark is the dream we weren't brave enough to have Sherp The Ark is the dream we weren't brave enough to have originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Drivers' Notes | A plug-in performer

  23-12-2019 14:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Green,Porsche,New Car Reviews,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Drivers' Notes | A plug-in performer 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Drivers' Notes | A plug-in performer originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best Volkswagen campervan conversions

  23-12-2019 13:50
  
  Ever since the Volkswagen Type 2 arrived back in the 1950s, companies have offered Volkswagen campervan conversions that take advantage of their practicality and popularity. Whether it's the original Type 2, which is now a bona fide classic, or a later Transporter, these campervan conversions offer buyers a car that can whisk them away at short notice and offer sleeping for at least two people, but usually more.
  While an original Type 2 is now a classic car that commands typically high
  
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• Most economical vans and commercial vehicles

  23-12-2019 13:40
  
  If you have a van to run then fuel economy will have an impact on your financial outgoings. Diesel prices aren't as cheap as they once were – it used to be the case that diesel was less than petrol, but that hasn't been the case for a number of years now. So we've looked at the spec sheets and official figures to list the vans, pick-up trucks and commercial 4x4s that deliver the best fuel economy.
  The likelihood of being able to match these figures in the real world is entirely d
  
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• Most economical vans 2022

  23-12-2019 13:40
  Low running costs can help reduce business expenses - these are the most economical vans and commercial vehicles for sale in five classes
  
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• Are you due a car tax refund?

  23-12-2019 13:18
  
  If you're selling your car, you might be due a refund on your unused VED car tax. We guide you through the rules around getting a refund on your car tax
  
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• The worst cars ever made

  23-12-2019 13:15
  
  There are many, many horrific contenders for the title of worst car ever made - so many in fact that picking the absolute worst isn’t easy. When you also consider that cars have come a long way over the years, a bad car by modern standards might not necessarily be that awful compared to one from the 1980s. But then again, does that make it even worse when manufacturers miss the mark in this day and age?
  In the same breath, there are cars from yesteryear that may have appeared fine at the t
  
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• Rejecting a new or used car: your car consumer rights explained

  23-12-2019 13:10
  
  What if your dream car turns into a nightmare? If you bought from a dealership, you have various protections but the nuclear option is to reject the car. Here’s how to do it...
  
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• Best classic cars: our top 10 sports car classics

  23-12-2019 13:00
  Which is the best classic sports car? Models from AC, Jaguar, Ferrari, Lotus, MG, Porsche and more all make compelling cases
  
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• Van security tips: how to keep your van and its contents safe

  23-12-2019 12:59
  
  A van contains a lot of value, not just in terms of its purchase price, but also because it's the life blood of your business. If you're a small business or sole trader that relies on a van for your job, then it's extremely important to keep it secure and make it less attractive to thieves, whether they're looking to steal the van or its contents. 
  While insurance will cover your costs should the worst happen, it's better that it doesn't occur in the first place. Why go through the hassle o
  
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• Top 10 best cars for dog owners to buy 2023

  23-12-2019 12:40
  Our dogs deserve the best, so here are the cars that’ll keep their tails wagging.
  
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• Top 10 best cars for dog owners to buy 2022

  23-12-2019 12:40
  Our dogs deserve the best, so here are the cars that’ll keep their tails wagging.
  
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• Best cars for dog owners to buy 2020

  23-12-2019 12:40
  
  Dogs are a man’s (and woman’s) best friend - but how far would you go to ensure your furry companions are comfortable, relaxed and above all healthy? Well, a lot of us will go to the trouble of purchasing a car based solely on the needs of our canine friends, whether that’s a smooth ride to make sure they’re stress free or even a large, wipe-down boot for a slobbering St. Bernard.
  It’s obviously important to pick a car you personally like. There are cars out th
  
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• Best cars for £1,000 or less

  23-12-2019 12:30
  
  On the lookout for a car, on a small budget? Manufacturers around the world may make billions by selling new cars that have unprecedented levels of performance and cutting-edge tech, but not all of us can afford the prices that come with them. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best bargains out there and come up with a list of the best cars for under £1,000.
  We’ve compiled a shortlist of cars costing £1k or less, and it covers everything from hatchbacks t
  
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• Pre-registered cars: what to look for and how to buy one

  23-12-2019 12:25
  
  There’s no doubting the ‘factory fresh’ appeal of a brand new car, and the thrill of being the first owner to get behind the wheel of an expensive new toy.
  When looking around though, and especially if you prefer to visit dealerships instead of shopping online, it can be hard to ignore tempting deals offered by sales staff on cars that are virtually new but already registered.
  Franchised dealers regularly buy and register cars themselves because it allows them to meet sales tar
  
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• Pre-registered cars: buying guide

  23-12-2019 12:25
  
  We take a look at the benefits, as well as the pitfalls, of buying a pre-registered nearly-new car instead of a brand-new model
  
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• Driving in Italy: top tips

  23-12-2019 12:15
  
  For UK-based motorists, driving in Italy can be something of a shock to the system. Compared to the relatively calm and quiet roads in Blighty, the Italian equivalents are anything but – thanks in part to locals sitting a hair's width away from your bumper, waiting for the slightest window to go for a do-or-die overtake.
  Provided you make it to the motorway, things can get even more manic. With motorsport-esque lane changes, flashing headlamps expressing their disdain for your ‘
  
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