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• Zombie cars: 9 discontinued vehicles that aren't dead yet

  06-01-2020 22:08
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep,Mercedes-Benz,Volkswagen,Car Buying,Convertible,Coupe,Crossover,Hatchback,Minivan/Van,SUV,Wagon,Budget,Luxury,Performance,Supercars,sedanEven after cars are discontinued, new, unsold ones still show up in monthly sales reports. We look at the worst-selling cars that are already dead.Continue reading Zombie cars: 9 discontinued vehicles that aren't dead yet Zombie cars: 9 discontinued vehicles that aren't dead yet originally appeared on Autoblog on M
  
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• Audi AI:ME concept ride review

  06-01-2020 21:53
  
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  Image 1 of 22 6 Jan, 2020 9:00pmJohn McIlroy
  We jump aboard the Audi AI:ME concept on the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las VegasAudi has been trotting out visionary concepts alongside its considerable raft of new production cars over the past few years. We’ve seen themed creations like the Aicon and the PB18 e-tron - and last year the firm scored one of the hits of the Shanghai Motor Show with its customer environment-focused AI:ME. Now Auto Express has been among
  
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• Ford still sold 226,193 endangered Fusions and Fiestas in 2019

  06-01-2020 21:03
  
  Filed under:Ford,sedanContinue reading Ford still sold 226,193 endangered Fusions and Fiestas in 2019 Ford still sold 226,193 endangered Fusions and Fiestas in 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 15:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi AI:Me Concept First Ride | Pointing the way forward

  06-01-2020 21:00
  
  Filed under:CES,Audi,First Ride,Infotainment,Autonomous,ElectricContinue reading Audi AI:Me Concept First Ride | Pointing the way forward Audi AI:Me Concept First Ride | Pointing the way forward originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 15:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trucks helped carry the market in 2019 to 17.1 million vehicles sold

  06-01-2020 20:53
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,TruckContinue reading Trucks helped carry the market in 2019 to 17.1 million vehicles sold Trucks helped carry the market in 2019 to 17.1 million vehicles sold originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 14:53:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Truck sales helped carry the market in 2019, but not high enough

  06-01-2020 20:53
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,TruckContinue reading Truck sales helped carry the market in 2019, but not high enough Truck sales helped carry the market in 2019, but not high enough originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 14:53:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2020 Land Rover Defender: full details, specs and pics

  06-01-2020 20:00
  
  The new Land Rover Defender brings advanced tech, proper off-roading ability and starting price of £40k
  
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• Land Rover Defender's infotainment is always on, always ready to update

  06-01-2020 20:00
  
  Filed under:CES,Land Rover,Technology,Infotainment,SUV,Luxury,Off-RoadContinue reading Land Rover Defender's infotainment is always on, always ready to update Land Rover Defender's infotainment is always on, always ready to update originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog merch is 20% off with a coupon code today

  06-01-2020 18:25
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsRedbubble is celebrating 2020 by offering 20% off merchandise, site-wide! Autoblog has several original designs on Redbubble, and we've even created a few brand new looks that have just debuted for the new year. You can check out our merch at http://redbubble.com/people/autoblog and make sure to useContinue reading Autoblog merch is 20% off with a coupon code today Autoblog merch is 20% off with a coupon code today originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 12:
  
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• Amazon is showcasing its big push into cars and transportation at CES

  06-01-2020 18:24
  
  Filed under:CES,Chrysler,Fiat,Ford,GM,Technology,Emerging Technologies,RivianThe Seattle retail and cloud services powerhouse plans to use the annual technology show in Las Vegas to unveil its plan to be a major player in self-driving vehicle technology, connected cars, electric vehicles and management of the torrents of data generated by automakers and drivers, company executives told Reuters.Amazon Web Services, which provides large-scale cloud computing and data management services, is centra
  
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• Range Rover Evoque review - Engines, performance and drive

  06-01-2020 18:15
  
  The Evoque is comfortable and refined, but not the most thrilling car in its class
  
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• ​Fastest depreciating cars: top 10 worst motoring money pits 2023

  06-01-2020 18:00
  Almost every new car depreciates, but some shed value faster than others. These are the top 10 fastest depreciating cars on sale today
  
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• Fastest depreciating cars: top 10 worst motoring money pits 2021

  06-01-2020 18:00
  Forget miles per gallon or insurance, the biggest cost of running a car is depreciation, otherwise known as the difference between the new on-the-road price and the figure achievable when selling a car to its next owner. That second-hand price is also known as the car’s residual value, and if you’re not careful it can be a real sting in the tail of any new car deal. Here we’re looking at the worst depreciating cars on the market, both in terms of percentage retained value and t
  
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• Somebody created a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon droptop

  06-01-2020 17:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Dodge,Convertible,PerformanceContinue reading Somebody created a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon droptop Somebody created a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon droptop originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best tow cars to buy 2023

  06-01-2020 17:15
  There’s more to towing a car than just hitching up a caravan. Check out these tow car stars to pick what’s right for you
  
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• Best tow cars to buy 2022

  06-01-2020 17:15
  There’s more to towing than just hitching up a caravan. Check out these tow car starsto pick what’s right for you
  
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• We bet you've never seen an ice scraper like this before

  06-01-2020 17:12
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading We bet you've never seen an ice scraper like this before We bet you've never seen an ice scraper like this before originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 11:12:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi A1 review: premium small hatch still impresses

  06-01-2020 17:00
  
  The Audi A1 is a luxurious and sporty-looking small hatch that gives the MINI a run for its money
  
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• Ford will buy first two bipedal robots for commercial vehicle research

  06-01-2020 16:30
  
  Filed under:CES,Ford,Emerging TechnologiesContinue reading Ford will buy first two bipedal robots for commercial vehicle research Ford will buy first two bipedal robots for commercial vehicle research originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Suzuki Swift gets a motorcycle-inspired wide body for Tokyo Auto Salon

  06-01-2020 16:16
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Tokyo Auto Salon,Suzuki,Hatchback,Minivan/Van,SUVContinue reading Suzuki Swift gets a motorcycle-inspired wide body for Tokyo Auto Salon Suzuki Swift gets a motorcycle-inspired wide body for Tokyo Auto Salon originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 10:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rivian to integrate Alexa directly into upcoming vehicles

  06-01-2020 16:03
  Start-up OEM Rivian has announced plans to integrate Amazon Alexa directly into the hardware of the EV automaker's upcoming R1T pickup and R1S SUV.
  
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• Nissan Qashqai review

  06-01-2020 16:00
  
  The Nissan Qashqai has been a consistent feature at the top end of sales charts for years now, and this all-round package was improved further by an update in 2017 and a range of new engines and gearboxes in 2019. That said, rivals like the Peugeot 3008, Mazda CX-5 and SEAT Ateca, among others, offer strong competition in this class.
  The Qashqai provides a good driving experience, with low noise levels and ride comfort emerging as its greatest strengths. Inside, the Qashqai is spacious and the b
  
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• Ford patent describes four-wheel steering for F-Series trucks

  06-01-2020 15:59
  
  Filed under:Ford,TruckContinue reading Ford patent describes four-wheel steering for F-Series trucks Ford patent describes four-wheel steering for F-Series trucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 09:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hella and Oculii establish radar partnership

  06-01-2020 15:57
  
  Hella and Oculii have established a strategic partnership to deliver high performance radar sensing and perception solutions for Level 2/3 ADAS and Automated Driving (AD) based on Oculii's Virtual Aperture Imaging Software Technology.
  
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• Ghosn took bullet train to Osaka en route to Lebanon

  06-01-2020 15:55
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,Nissan,RenaultFormer Nissanand Renaultboss Carlos Ghosn began his astonishing escape from Japan with a bullet train ride from Tokyo to Osaka, possibly accompanied by several people, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported Monday.Japanese authorities also said on Monday they may still press for Ghosn's extradition from Lebanon to face multiple charges of financial wrongdoing, even though the country does not normally extradite its nationals.Security cameras ca
  
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• 6 electric vehicles we're watching in 2020

  06-01-2020 15:21
  
  Filed under:Green,Aston Martin,Ford,Tesla,Volvo,Green Culture,Coupe,Crossover,Electric,Future,Luxury,Performance,sedanThe short list of important electric vehicles to pay attention to this year.Continue reading 6 electric vehicles we're watching in 2020 6 electric vehicles we're watching in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 09:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lamborghini Huracan Evo gets Amazon Alexa tech at CES 2020

  06-01-2020 15:00
  
  Filed under:CES,Lamborghini,Infotainment,Convertible,Coupe,SupercarsContinue reading Lamborghini Huracan Evo gets Amazon Alexa tech at CES 2020 Lamborghini Huracan Evo gets Amazon Alexa tech at CES 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The EPA is working on a plan to cut heavy-duty truck emissions

  06-01-2020 14:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Commercial VehiclesContinue reading The EPA is working on a plan to cut heavy-duty truck emissions The EPA is working on a plan to cut heavy-duty truck emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Byton signs partners, seeks app developers for M-Byte EV's jumbotron dash

  06-01-2020 14:35
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Technology,Emerging Technologies,Infotainment,SUV,ElectricChina-based electric car startup Byton might be best known for its massive 48-inch wraparound digital dashboard screen in its upcoming M-Byte SUV as well as a host of other screens sprinkled throughout the vehicle."Byton's unique user interface offers developers a challenge and an opportunity to engage with an in-car experience like none they ever seen," he added.Byton has already been working with companies like Acc
  
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• Xpeng Motors partners with Didi Chuxing on smart mobility

  06-01-2020 14:30
  
  Chinese EV specialist Xpeng Motors has signed a strategic partnership framework with Xiaoju Car Service, the one-stop car rental and maintenance service platform backed by Didi Chuxing, to jointly build a smart mobility ecosystem, including online car rental, long-term car rental, charging and auto maintenance services.
  
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• Volvo launches mobile car valet service

  06-01-2020 14:15
  
  Volvo Car in the UK has introduced a new service allowing drivers to get their car cleaned via a mobile app.
  
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• Fisker introduces the $37,499 Ocean EV crossover ahead of CES 2020

  06-01-2020 14:06
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Fisker,Crossover,ElectricContinue reading Fisker introduces the $37,499 Ocean EV crossover ahead of CES 2020 Fisker introduces the $37,499 Ocean EV crossover ahead of CES 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 08:06:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda to launch Level-3 self-driving model in 2020

  06-01-2020 14:01
  
  Honda Motor aims to become the first Japanese automaker to commercially launch a vehicle fitted with SAE Level-3 autonomous driving technology later this year, according to local reports citing unnamed sources.
  
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• Latest live M25 traffic news

  06-01-2020 14:00
  
  The phrase ‘M25 traffic flow’ is a bit of an oxymoron. M25 travel news is usually a depressing cocktail of congestion, delays, accidents and roadworks. With the amount of traffic constantly on the ring road, the M25 especially prone to weather - rain, wind and especially snow have all been known to cause major headaches for drivers.
  At 117 miles in length, the M25 London orbital is the second longest ring road in Europe, falling a mere five miles shy of the Berliner Ring in Germany.
  
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• 2020 Honda Civic Sport Touring Manual First Drive | No compromises but price

  06-01-2020 14:00
  
  Filed under:Honda,HatchbackContinue reading 2020 Honda Civic Sport Touring Manual First Drive | No compromises but price 2020 Honda Civic Sport Touring Manual First Drive | No compromises but price originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 Jan 2020 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Changan sells 50% stake in Peugeot joint venture

  06-01-2020 13:57
  
  China's Chongqing Changan Automobile has confirmed it is in the process of selling its 50% stake in its loss-making joint venture with France's Peugeot SA, according to local reports.
  
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• Indonesia vehicle sales drop 10% in November

  06-01-2020 13:53
  
  New vehicle sales in Indonesia continued to decline in November 2019, by almost 10% to 90,798 units from 100,738 units in the same month of the previous year, according to wholesale data compiled by industry association Gaikindo.
  
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• UK car market down 2.4% in 2019

  06-01-2020 13:39
  
  UK new car registrations fell by 2.4% in 2019 to 2.3 million units, as multiple factors undermined the market - including Brexit uncertainty and collapsing diesel share.
  
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• MG Hector leads mid-size SUV segment in India

  06-01-2020 13:26
  
  Chinese carmaker SAIC-owned Morris Garages (MG) Motor's Hector has emerged as the market leader in the mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment for the second half of 2019 in India.
  
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• Plastic Omnium appoints Stephane Noel Exterior Systems CEO

  06-01-2020 13:22
  
  Plastic Omnium has appointed Stéphane Noël as Intelligent Exterior Systems president and CEO, as well as Christian Kopp to the post of president and CEO of Clean Energy Systems.
  
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• New auto-dimming car sun visor tech to boost visibility

  06-01-2020 13:15
  
  Hugo Griffiths2020-01-06 12:22
  New Virtual Visor from Bosch blocks the sun only where it would hit drivers’ eyesA new digital sun visor that tracks the sun's rays and the position of a driver’s eyes, darkening only in essential areas, has been developed, improving on the traditional visor, which has been untouched since its development almost a century ago. 
  Bosch’s Virtual Visor replaces the traditional visor with a clear LCD screen, which can darken in sections to preven
  
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• Mercedes A-Class review - Reliability and safety

  06-01-2020 13:00
  
  The A-Class gets top marks for safety, but Mercedes has mixed feedback from our Driver Power customer satisfaction survey
  
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• Mercedes A-Class review - Practicality, comfort and boot space

  06-01-2020 13:00
  
  Boot and cubby spaces are an improvement over the old car’s, but the A-Class is still not as roomy as an Audi A3
  
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• Mercedes A-Class review - MPG, CO2 and running costs

  06-01-2020 13:00
  
  The A-Class has excellent economy figures and solid residual values, but insurance costs are steep
  
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• Mercedes A-Class review - Interior, design and technology

  06-01-2020 13:00
  
  Gorgeous design houses the finest infotainment system available at almost any price
  
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• Mercedes A-Class review - Engines, performance and drive

  06-01-2020 13:00
  
  A great cruiser with strong performance, but the A-Class has uninspiring handling and the small petrol lacks refinement
  
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• Guide to car leasing and personal contract hire

  06-01-2020 12:45
  
  Pros: generally the cheapest monthly payments for a new car, simple accounting for business users, flexible repayment periods, servicing costs are includedCons: more difficult to end or change cars early than with HP or PCP, no option to keep car at end, you never own the car, you're charged if you exceed the pre-agreed mileage limit
  A personal contract hire (shortened to PCH) or personal leasing is a long-term rental contract that’s becoming increasingly popular, and is currentl
  
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• Antolin and Eyesight team on driver solutions

  06-01-2020 12:34
  
  Grupo Antolin and Eyesight Technologies have entered into a partnership to provide driver and occupancy monitoring solutions for OEMs.
  
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• What is a PCP? Personal Contract Purchase car finance deals explained

  06-01-2020 12:30
  
  PCP car finance deals are a popular way of buying cars because they can be very flexible. Here’s how they work…
  
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• PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) car deals explained

  06-01-2020 12:30
  
  Pros: low monthly payments, flexible options, guaranteed future valueCons: expensive to buy a car outright, penalties for damage and excess mileage if car is returned, limited mileageAs the most popular option, used by 78 per cent of finance buyers, a personal contract plan (PCP) deal offers flexibility and low monthly instalments – although these don’t cover the full cost of the car. 
  PCP deals can be broken into three chunks:
  An initial deposit. A dealer or manufactu
  
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