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• Carlos Ghosn says his family played no role in escape from Japan

  02-01-2020 22:41
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Nissan,RenaultThe family of former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn played no role in his escape from Japan, Ghosn said in a statement on Thursday, days after his abrupt arrival in Beirut from Tokyo, where he faces trial for alleged financial misconduct.Continue reading Carlos Ghosn says his family played no role in escape from Japan Carlos Ghosn says his family played no role in escape from Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 Jan 2020 16:41:00 EST.Please see our
  
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• Elon Musk says underground ‘Loop’ tunnel could open in Las Vegas this year

  02-01-2020 21:43
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,ElectricContinue reading Elon Musk says underground ‘Loop’ tunnel could open in Las Vegas this year Elon Musk says underground ‘Loop’ tunnel could open in Las Vegas this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 Jan 2020 15:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Man on meth steals truck (and goat) from adult video store, police say

  02-01-2020 21:18
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,GMC,TruckContinue reading Man on meth steals truck (and goat) from adult video store, police say Man on meth steals truck (and goat) from adult video store, police say originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 Jan 2020 15:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• eBay Find of the Day | 1993 Toyota Previa

  02-01-2020 20:54
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,Minivan/Van,ClassicsContinue reading eBay Find of the Day | 1993 Toyota Previa eBay Find of the Day | 1993 Toyota Previa originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 Jan 2020 14:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This Belgium-only Porsche 911 commemorates the career of Jacky Ickx

  02-01-2020 20:21
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading This Belgium-only Porsche 911 commemorates the career of Jacky Ickx This Belgium-only Porsche 911 commemorates the career of Jacky Ickx originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 Jan 2020 14:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CES - Israeli start up bags capital, accelerates LiDAR innovation

  02-01-2020 20:19
  Connected, autonomous, shared and electric (CASE) mobility solutions need sensors. Lots of them. Continuing our series of interviews at CES this week, we spoke to Omer Keilaf, Co-Founder & CEO of Innoviz Technologies to learn more about its path using LiDAR and thoughts on how the autonomous driving market could evolve. Innoviz develops and manufactures solid-state LiDAR (which stands for Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and perception software that enable the mass-production of autonomo
  
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• An updated Polaris Slingshot is on the way

  02-01-2020 19:49
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Convertible,Motorcycle,PerformanceContinue reading An updated Polaris Slingshot is on the way An updated Polaris Slingshot is on the way originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 Jan 2020 13:49:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevrolet Corvette C8.R will wear heritage-laced yellow livery in 2020

  02-01-2020 19:11
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Coupe,RacingContinue reading Chevrolet Corvette C8.R will wear heritage-laced yellow livery in 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8.R will wear heritage-laced yellow livery in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 Jan 2020 13:11:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin and Gentex show off tri-camera rearview mirror system for CES

  02-01-2020 17:54
  
  Filed under:Technology,CES,Aston Martin,Technology,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Aston Martin and Gentex show off tri-camera rearview mirror system for CES Aston Martin and Gentex show off tri-camera rearview mirror system for CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 Jan 2020 11:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW i3 Urban Suite concept turns compact EV into luxury lounge

  02-01-2020 17:51
  
  James Brodie2020-01-02 16:55
  Fleet of chauffeur driven ‘boutique’ i3s to hit Vegas streets for this year’s Consumer Electronics ShowBMW has created a new concept car for next week’s 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) out in Las Vegas, and it’s a new take on the compact, all-electric i3, this year marking the i3’s sixth full year on sale. 
  It’s called the i3 Urban Suite, and as made evident by these pictures it’s little more than a regular i3
  
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• Watch as Australian firefighters drive their truck through walls of fire

  02-01-2020 17:32
  
  Filed under:Police/Emergency,VideosHundreds of residents and holiday-makers have been ordered to evacuate Australia's temperate Snowy Mountains region in the state of New South Wales as fierce fires threaten from two sides, authorities said on Thursday.The order covers the Kosciuszko National Park, a near 7,000 square km (2,700 square mile) area popular for snow sports in winter, requiring hotels and other businesses to close and people to leave by Friday morning."This is not a fire season that
  
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• Top 10 best medium panel vans 2023

  02-01-2020 17:15
  There's plenty of choice available in the hard-fought medium-sized van sector. We rank our favourites
  
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• Top 10 best medium panel vans 2022

  02-01-2020 17:15
  There's plenty of choice available in the hard-fought medium-sized van sector. We rank our favourites
  
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• Best medium panel vans to buy 2020

  02-01-2020 17:15
  
  Of all the van classes for sale in the UK, the medium-sized panel van sector has to be the hardest fought. These vans are a mainstay of hard-working SMEs and fleets, because they offer more usable space than a small van can offer, while not being as big or bulky as a large van. What's more, the modern mid-sized van gets the kind of tech that was once only available in cars, which only makes them even more desirable. But which should you choose? We rank our 10 favourites.
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• Best medium panel vans 2024

  02-01-2020 17:15
  There's plenty of choice available in the hard-fought medium-sized van sector. We rank our favourites
  
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• Best electric vans 2023

  02-01-2020 16:55
  We reveal the best electric vans to buy or lease in the UK right now
  
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• Best electric vans 2022

  02-01-2020 16:55
  
  We reveal the best electric vans for sale or lease in the UK right now
  
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• Best electric vans 2020

  02-01-2020 16:55
  
  A number of van manufacturers have been focussing more and more on electric vans of late, spying a real growth market. There are already a handful of electric vans for sale in the UK today from makers such as Renault, Nissan, Peugeot and Citroen, while Mercedes and VW will be joining the fray in the coming months and years.
  The electric van is gaining popularity because local authorities are introducing tougher legislation against polluting vehicles in urban areas, and an electric van is a good
  
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• EPA scientific panel says rollback of vehicle emissions rule is at odds with science

  02-01-2020 16:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyA panel of scientific advisers, including several appointed by President Donald Trump, says some rollbacks of clean-air and vehicle rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency are based on weak scientific analysis and should be revised, according to draft reports published on Tuesday.The EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB), which is tasked with providing independent input for agency policy, published four draft reports on the l
  
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• Best hypercars 2023

  02-01-2020 16:45
  What are the best hypercars ever? Our top 10 list showcases the most powerful, fastest and most expensive hypercars in the world
  
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• Best Hypercars 2022

  02-01-2020 16:45
  What are the best hypercars ever? Our top 10 list showcases the most powerful, fastest and most expensive hypercars in the world
  
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• The best selling windshield snow cover on Amazon is 23% off today

  02-01-2020 16:44
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading The best selling windshield snow cover on Amazon is 23% off today The best selling windshield snow cover on Amazon is 23% off today originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 Jan 2020 10:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Top 10 best rear-wheel-drive cars 2022

  02-01-2020 16:30
  Rear-wheel drive is supposed to be the drivetrain layout that delivers the most fun. Here are 10 cars that do exactly that
  
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• One-off, 638-horsepower Bertone Mantide heads to auction in Arizona

  02-01-2020 16:30
  
  Filed under:Auctions,Coupe,SupercarsContinue reading One-off, 638-horsepower Bertone Mantide heads to auction in Arizona One-off, 638-horsepower Bertone Mantide heads to auction in Arizona originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 Jan 2020 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best rear-wheel drive cars 2024

  02-01-2020 16:30
  Rear-wheel drive is often praised as the drivetrain that delivers the most fun. Here are 10 cars that do exactly that
  
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• Best rear-wheel-drive cars 2021

  02-01-2020 16:30
  
  It wasn't so long ago that the majority of cars sold were rear-wheel drive. Today, the transmission layout that sends power to the rear wheels exclusively is much less commonly used and often the preserve of cars and manufacturers that like to put an emphasis on driving pleasure, rather than just getting from A to B. This means that the best rear-wheel drive cars are among the most fun cars on the road to drive.
  But what makes rear-wheel-drive cars so entertaining for their drivers? Well, the ma
  
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• Best rear-wheel-drive cars 2020/2021

  02-01-2020 16:30
  
  It wasn't so long ago that the majority of cars sold were rear-wheel drive. Today, the transmission layout that sends power to the rear wheels exclusively is much less commonly used and often the preserve of cars and manufacturers that like to put an emphasis on driving pleasure, rather than just getting from A to B. This means that the best rear-wheel drive cars are among the most fun cars on the road to drive.
  But what makes rear-wheel-drive cars so entertaining for their drivers? Well, the ma
  
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• Best rear-wheel-drive cars 2020

  02-01-2020 16:30
  
  Rear-wheel drive is supposed to be the drivetrain layout that delivers the most fun. Here are 10 cars that do exactly that
  
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• CES - Continental on connectivity and automated driving

  02-01-2020 16:29
  Continental is using the Consumer Electronics Show here in Las Vegas this week to present its vision of the mobility of the future along the megatrends of networking and automated driving. The supplier's focus is on the connected car and "the entire living space of mobility in the intelligent city of tomorrow." To learn more, we spoke to Werner Köstler, Head of Strategy & Business Development, Vehicle Networking and Information, Continental and Christian Schumacher, Vice President Progr
  
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• CES - Visteon CTO on the fast-growing cockpit domain controller segment

  02-01-2020 16:18
  Visteon is focused on the development and production of a full line of cockpit electronics, including audio/infotainment systems. Its range of infotainment solutions includes the Phoenix audio display and embedded infotainment platform and Android-embedded open-source infotainment systems. Increasingly, the company is focused on developing connected car and assisted and autonomous driving systems. Its key growth product is the SmartCore domain controller and the DriveCore autonomous driving cont
  
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• Top 10 best performance cars to buy 2023

  02-01-2020 16:15
  Performance cars have reached new heights of speed and interaction - here’s a list of our ten favourites from the current crop
  
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• Top 10 best performance cars to buy 2022

  02-01-2020 16:15
  We run through the top ten performance cars on sale in the UK right now
  
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• Top 10 best executive cars 2023

  02-01-2020 16:15
  Executive cars might cost a little more, but the best ones add a real touch of class to your motoring experience…
  
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• Best performance cars 2021

  02-01-2020 16:15
  
  With performance cars coming in all shapes and sizes, it is tricky to say which is definitively the best. That said, our experts here at Auto Express have spent a considerable amount of time testing each and every performance car on sale, and have come up with the following judgement on the 10 best performance cars you can buy today.
  When deciding which cars offer drivers the most fun behind the wheel, we had only two rules. Firstly, they were not allowed to be limited-run special editions that
  
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• Best performance cars 2020/2021

  02-01-2020 16:15
  
  With performance cars coming in all shapes and sizes, it is tricky to say which is definitively the best. That said, our experts here at Auto Express have spent a considerable amount of time testing each and every performance car on sale, and have come up with the following judgement on the 10 best performance cars you can buy today.
  When deciding which cars offer drivers the most fun behind the wheel, we had only two rules. Firstly, they were not allowed to be limited-run special editions that
  
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• Best performance cars 2020

  02-01-2020 16:15
  
  With performance cars coming in all shapes and sizes, it is tricky to say which is definitively the best. That said, our experts here at Auto Express have spent a considerable amount of time testing each and every performance car on sale, and have come up with the following judgement on the 10 best performance cars you can buy today.
  When deciding which cars offer drivers the most fun behind the wheel, we had only two rules. Firstly, they were not allowed to be limited-run special editions that
  
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• Best executive cars to buy 2024

  02-01-2020 16:15
  These executive cars add a real touch of class to every journey
  
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• Best executive cars 2023

  02-01-2020 16:15
  Executive cars might cost a little more, but the best ones add a real touch of class to your motoring experience…
  
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• Best executive cars 2022

  02-01-2020 16:15
  Executive cars might cost a little more, but the best ones add a real touch of class to your motoring experience…
  
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• Best executive cars 2021

  02-01-2020 16:15
  
  ‘Executive car’ has come to be something of a catch-all phrase, covering an expansive group of prestige models. There probably aren't enough executive jobs to go round to justify the number of executive cars for sale in the sector, and as well as ferrying captains of industry, you'll find many of these executive models doing trade as private hire vehicles for airport runs or in towns and cities across the UK. 
  Rewind about 20-30 years, and an executive car would've been simple t
  
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• Best executive cars 2020/2021

  02-01-2020 16:15
  
  ‘Executive car’ has come to be something of a catch-all phrase, covering an expansive group of prestige models. There probably aren't enough executive jobs to go round to justify the number of executive cars for sale in the sector, and as well as ferrying captains of industry, you'll find many of these executive models doing trade as private hire vehicles for airport runs or in towns and cities across the UK. 
  Rewind about 20-30 years, and an executive car would've been simple t
  
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• Ford's Australian division could stuff the Mustang's V8 in the Ranger Raptor

  02-01-2020 16:10
  
  Filed under:Ford,Truck,Off-RoadContinue reading Ford's Australian division could stuff the Mustang's V8 in the Ranger Raptor Ford's Australian division could stuff the Mustang's V8 in the Ranger Raptor originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 Jan 2020 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Human Horizons building a 'Smart City' model in Shanghai

  02-01-2020 16:01
  
  Human Horizons, described as an automotive technology company, says it is building a 'Smart City' infrastructure in the AI hub of the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai.
  
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• Top 10 best track day cars 2023

  02-01-2020 16:00
  Whether you're looking to shave tenths off your lap time or simply want to have fun, these are some of the UK's best track cars
  
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• Top 10 best sports cars 2023

  02-01-2020 16:00
  
  From the Mazda MX-5 to the McLaren 720S, these are our 10 favourite sports cars
  
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• Top 10 best sports cars 2022

  02-01-2020 16:00
  
  From the Mazda MX-5 to the McLaren 720S , these are the 10 sports cars that we think are the best on sale
  
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• Top 10 best fast family cars 2023

  02-01-2020 16:00
  Having a family shouldn't limit you to a boring estate or people carrier - here's our top 10 fast family cars
  
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• Best track day cars to buy 2024

  02-01-2020 16:00
  Whether you're looking to shave tenths off your lap time or simply want to have fun on track, these are some of the UK's best track cars
  
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• Best track day cars - pictures

  02-01-2020 16:00
  Pictures of the best track day cars to buy in 2021
  
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• Best track day cars 2022

  02-01-2020 16:00
  
  Whether you're looking to shave tenths off your lap time, or simply want to have fun, these are some of the UK's best track cars
  
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