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• Hummer will return as an EV nameplate in 2022

  10-01-2020 22:08
  
  Filed under:Green,Hummer,Truck,SUV,Electric,Off-RoadContinue reading Hummer will return as an EV nameplate in 2022 Hummer will return as an EV nameplate in 2022 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 16:08:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bullitt Mustang fetches high-caliber price: $3.74 million

  10-01-2020 21:34
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Ford,Auctions,Automotive History,Coupe,ClassicsContinue reading Bullitt Mustang fetches high-caliber price: $3.74 million Bullitt Mustang fetches high-caliber price: $3.74 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 1968 Ford Mustang from 'Bullitt' sells for over $3.5 million

  10-01-2020 21:34
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Ford,Auctions,Automotive History,Coupe,ClassicsContinue reading 1968 Ford Mustang from 'Bullitt' sells for over $3.5 million 1968 Ford Mustang from 'Bullitt' sells for over $3.5 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lebanon may lift Ghosn's travel ban if files not received within 40 days

  10-01-2020 21:25
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Nissan,RenaultLebanon may lift a travel ban on ousted Nissanboss Carlos Ghosn if files pertaining to his case do not arrive from Japan within 40 days, caretaker justice minister Albert Serhan said in a statement on Friday.Ghosn fled Japan to Lebanon, his childhood home, last month as he awaited trial on charges of under-reporting earnings, breach of trust and misappropriation of company funds, all of which he denies.Continue reading Lebanon may lift Ghosn's travel ba
  
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• 2020 Mazda CX-30 shows off new appearance package at Tokyo Auto Salon

  10-01-2020 20:50
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Tokyo Auto Salon,Mazda,CrossoverContinue reading 2020 Mazda CX-30 shows off new appearance package at Tokyo Auto Salon 2020 Mazda CX-30 shows off new appearance package at Tokyo Auto Salon originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pioneer's 10.1-inch flagship car infotainment tablet has Alexa and wireless CarPlay

  10-01-2020 20:20
  
  Filed under:Technology,Aftermarket,CES,InfotainmentContinue reading Pioneer's 10.1-inch flagship car infotainment tablet has Alexa and wireless CarPlay Pioneer's 10.1-inch flagship car infotainment tablet has Alexa and wireless CarPlay originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Belgium's federal police vehicles are too dirty for its new urban emissions rules

  10-01-2020 19:55
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Diesel,Police/EmergencyBelgium's federal police have fallen foul of tighter emissions controls that entered force at the start of the year, with a number of its cars and vans now too dirty to enter the cities of Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent.The police force said it did not have sufficient funds to renew its entire fleet of several thousand vehicles and had already warned the authorities of the risk.A spokeswoman declined to say how many vehicles now failed to me
  
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• Volkswagen applies to trademark 'Basecamp' name in the U.S.

  10-01-2020 19:33
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Volkswagen,Crossover,Concept Cars,Future,Off-RoadContinue reading Volkswagen applies to trademark 'Basecamp' name in the U.S. Volkswagen applies to trademark 'Basecamp' name in the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Subaru Levorg STI Sport prototype revealed with barely more aggressive looks

  10-01-2020 18:56
  
  Filed under:Tokyo Auto Salon,Subaru,Wagon,Concept Cars,PerformanceContinue reading Subaru Levorg STI Sport prototype revealed with barely more aggressive looks Subaru Levorg STI Sport prototype revealed with barely more aggressive looks originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford Kuga review

  10-01-2020 18:30
  
  The Ford Kuga is competent and good looking, but doesn’t feel as up-to-date as newer SUV rivals
  
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• New Hyundai i20 N teased ahead of 2021 launch

  10-01-2020 18:00
  
  Hyundai has offered our first official glimpse at the all-new i20 N. The Korean brand’s latest hot hatchback will go on sale in the UK next year, where it will offer fresh competition for the Volkswagen Polo GTI and the class-leading Ford Fiesta ST.
  These official images provide our best look yet at the Hyundai i20 N’s styling. The new model will feature an aggressive front bumper with broader intakes, deeper side skirts and a sizable rear wing – identical to the unit seen on o
  
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• New Hyundai i20 N hot hatch spied again ahead of 2021 release

  10-01-2020 18:00
  
  Hyundai’s i20 N Ford Fiesta ST challenger sheds more camouflage to give us best look yet at the hot hatch’s shape
  
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• New 2021 Hyundai i20 N to rival Ford Fiesta ST with 200bhp

  10-01-2020 18:00
  
  New Hyundai i20 N to join i30 N in brand’s hot hatch line-up and our exclusive images preview how it could look
  
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• New 2021 Hyundai i20 N spied tearing around the Nurburgring

  10-01-2020 18:00
  
  Our spy photographers have spotted the upcoming Hyundai i20 N hot hatchback undergoing development testing on the Nurburgring ahead of its launch. The Korean brand’s all-new B-segment hot hatch will reach the UK market in 2021, providing fresh competition for the Ford Fiesta ST.
  These latest spy shots reveal several new details about the Hyundai i20 N’s styling; this mule wears the same sporty body kit and large rear spoiler as previously spotted test cars – but Hyundai has fit
  
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• New 2021 Hyundai i20 N revealed: 201bhp for £22k Fiesta ST rival

  10-01-2020 18:00
  
  Hyundai’s N division has taken the wraps off its second performance model, the all-new i20 N. Designed to take on the Ford Fiesta ST, Hyundai says this new small hot hatch is inspired by the company’s WRC rally car, and will go on sale in the UK early next year. 
  Development of the Hyundai i20 N was conceived at the very beginning of the supermini’s development process - and there’s certainly no mistaking it from the standard i20. The i20 N features a wild body
  
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• New 2021 Hyundai i20 N revealed: 201bhp for £20k Fiesta ST rival

  10-01-2020 18:00
  
  Hyundai’s N division has taken the wraps off its second performance model, the all-new i20 N. Designed to take on the Ford Fiesta ST, Hyundai says this new small hot hatch is inspired by the company’s WRC rally car, and will go on sale in the UK early next year. 
  Development of the Hyundai i20 N was conceived at the very beginning of the supermini’s development process - and there’s certainly no mistaking it from the standard i20. The i20 N features a wild body
  
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• New 2021 Hyundai i20 N hot hatch confirmed in revealing teasers

  10-01-2020 18:00
  
  This is our first official look at what will be the next car to enter Hyundai’s burgeoning performance car line-up: the Hyundai i20 N. 
  As we revealed a month ago, the company is in the final stages of developing a hot supermini to rival the Ford Fiesta ST and Volkswagen Polo GTI. Now confirmed, Hyundai says the prototype you see in the new images is undergoing winter testing in the Arctic Circle, and while the camo is slowly coming off to reveal the sporty bodykit, technical details
  
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• New 2020 Hyundai i20 N revealed: 201bhp for £20k Fiesta ST rival

  10-01-2020 18:00
  
  Hyundai’s N division has taken the wraps off its second performance model, the all-new i20 N. Designed to take on the Ford Fiesta ST, Hyundai says this new small hot hatch is inspired by the company’s WRC rally car, and will go on sale in the UK early next year. 
  Development of the Hyundai i20 N was conceived at the very beginning of the supermini’s development process - and there’s certainly no mistaking it from the standard i20. The i20 N features a wild body
  
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• Hot new Hyundai i20 N on sale in the UK now from £24,995

  10-01-2020 18:00
  Order books have opened in the UK for the new Hyundai i20 N - the marque’s first hot supermini and a direct rival for the Ford Fiesta ST and Volkswagen Polo GTI. Prices start from £24,995. 
  Hyundai says this new small hot hatch is inspired by the company’s WRC rally car, and that development of this performance version was conceived right at the very beginning of the current-generation supermini’s development process. SEE MORE Toyota GR Yaris vs Ford Fiesta ST E
  
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• Hot Hyundai i20 N spied in production bodywork

  10-01-2020 18:00
  
  Hyundai’s forthcoming rival for the Ford Fiesta ST has been snapped wearing its production panelling for the first time
  
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• Geely in talks to take a stake in Aston Martin

  10-01-2020 18:00
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Green,Aston MartinContinue reading Geely in talks to take a stake in Aston Martin Geely in talks to take a stake in Aston Martin originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Unite presses Michelin to minimise Stoke short-time working

  10-01-2020 17:34
  British labour body, Unite is urging Michelin to minimise short-time working at its Stoke factory in the UK for some employees, who work in the manufacture of re-treaded truck tyres.
  
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• Jeep shows the PHEV Wrangler 4xe at CES — but doesn't tell us anything about it

  10-01-2020 17:08
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Jeep,Truck,SUV,Hybrid,Off-RoadContinue reading Jeep shows the PHEV Wrangler 4xe at CES — but doesn't tell us anything about it Jeep shows the PHEV Wrangler 4xe at CES — but doesn't tell us anything about it originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:08:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia Telluride vs Buick Enclave Luggage Test | What actually fits behind that third row?

  10-01-2020 17:00
  
  Filed under:Buick,Kia,New Car Reviews,Crossover,SUVContinue reading Kia Telluride vs Buick Enclave Luggage Test | What actually fits behind that third row? Kia Telluride vs Buick Enclave Luggage Test | What actually fits behind that third row? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• JLR retail sales slip 6% in 'challenging' 2019

  10-01-2020 16:56
  
  Tata's Jaguar Land Rover reported retail sales of 52,814 vehicles for December 2019, 1.3% up year on year.
  
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• 2020 Nissan Leaf gets safety upgrades, larger touchscreen

  10-01-2020 16:38
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Hatchback,ElectricContinue reading 2020 Nissan Leaf gets safety upgrades, larger touchscreen 2020 Nissan Leaf gets safety upgrades, larger touchscreen originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin reportedly cancels electric RapidE amid money troubles

  10-01-2020 16:12
  
  Filed under:Green,Aston Martin,Electric,sedanContinue reading Aston Martin reportedly cancels electric RapidE amid money troubles Aston Martin reportedly cancels electric RapidE amid money troubles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:12:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nexteer opens technical center in Suzhou

  10-01-2020 16:08
  
  Nexteer Automotive has opened a technical center in Suzhou Industrial Park that it says will enhance local technical support and capitalize on emerging market growth opportunities in Asia Pacific.
  
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• ANALYSIS - Suzuki Ignis mild hybrid

  10-01-2020 16:06
  All diesels have been dropped, the Jimny is headed the same way and Toyota is being called upon to supply rebadged hybrid models: Euro 6d means it's a time of major change for Suzuki in Europe. An exception is the Ignis, which, thanks to mild hybrid tech, not only has a low CO2 average, but remains one of the brand's most engaging models.
  
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• Volkswagen future models - part 1

  10-01-2020 16:05
  SUVs and pick-ups might be the dominant segments in the US but cars are still the best sellers in the world's largest market. Volkswagen, which outsold second placed Nissan in China by two to one last year, delivered close to a million examples of its best sellers, the Lavida and Bora in 2019. In Europe, the new Golf and to a lesser extent the ID.3 mean 2020 will be a banner year for new cars from the VW brand.
  
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• Soaring SUV sales clash with attempts to slow climate change

  10-01-2020 16:02
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Mercedes-BenzSoaring demand for SUVs drove record sales for premium carmakers including BMW and Mercedes last year, leaving the industry on collision course with government efforts to tackle global warming despite big investments in electric vehicles.BMWsaid on Friday deliveries by its main luxury brand rose 2% to a record 2,168,516 vehicles last year, thanks to a 21% jump in sales of its "X" branded sport-utility vehicles (SUV) which now make up 44% of the BMW brand's glob
  
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• New Ford Fiesta Trend 2020 review

  10-01-2020 16:02
  
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  The Ford Fiesta Trend might be the new entry-level Fiesta, but that doesn't mean it is short on fun and thrillsThe Ford Fiesta is a fantastic small car. It was our favourite supermini, no less, until the latest Renault Clio arrived late last year. 
  The acclaimed French fancy stole the show thanks to its plush interior, strong kit list and low running costs. Its myriad spec and engine options gave buyers greater choice – esp
  
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• FCA to idle Jeep Cherokee plant to reduce inventory backlog

  10-01-2020 15:42
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,JeepContinue reading FCA to idle Jeep Cherokee plant to reduce inventory backlog FCA to idle Jeep Cherokee plant to reduce inventory backlog originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:42:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Ford Super Duty Snow Plow Prep Package is heavyweight champ

  10-01-2020 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Truck,Diesel,SpecialtyContinue reading 2020 Ford Super Duty Snow Plow Prep Package is heavyweight champ 2020 Ford Super Duty Snow Plow Prep Package is heavyweight champ originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Ford Super Duty gets a Snow Plow Prep Package

  10-01-2020 15:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Ford,Truck,Diesel,SpecialtyContinue reading 2020 Ford Super Duty gets a Snow Plow Prep Package 2020 Ford Super Duty gets a Snow Plow Prep Package originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan design is about to get much more Japanese

  10-01-2020 15:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,CES,Nissan,Crossover,SUV,Concept Cars,Electric,Future,PerformanceContinue reading Nissan design is about to get much more Japanese Nissan design is about to get much more Japanese originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Honda Civic Type R gets a slew of updates

  10-01-2020 14:38
  
  Filed under:Tokyo Auto Salon,Honda,Hatchback,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Honda Civic Type R gets a slew of updates 2020 Honda Civic Type R gets a slew of updates originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota GR Yaris has the world's most powerful three-cylinder

  10-01-2020 14:18
  
  Filed under:Tokyo Auto Salon,Toyota,Hatchback,PerformanceContinue reading Toyota GR Yaris has the world's most powerful three-cylinder Toyota GR Yaris has the world's most powerful three-cylinder originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2020 Kia Picanto: UK prices and specifications revealed

  10-01-2020 14:00
  
  A facelifted version of the Kia Picanto has been launched, with the updated city car set to rival the recently revealed third-generation Hyundai i10. Kia has now confirmed the Picanto’s UK prices and specifications with the range kicking off from £10,745, and order books open now.
  On the outside, the new Picanto gains updated headlamp units with restyled LED daytime running lights, fresh LED tail lights and an updated version of the brand’s trademark “Tiger Nose” ra
  
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• New 2020 Kia Picanto facelift revealed with three updated engines

  10-01-2020 14:00
  
  A facelifted version of the Kia Picanto has been launched, with the updated city car set to rival the recently revealed third-generation Hyundai i10.
  The new Picanto features a range of styling updates, a host of technology upgrades and three revised powertrains. The updated model range is due to go on sale in the UK this autumn, with first deliveries expected to arrive towards the end of the year.
  On the outside, the new Picanto gains updated headlamp units with restyled LED dayt
  
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• 2020 GMC Sierra Review & Buying Guide | The same but different

  10-01-2020 14:00
  
  Filed under:GMC,Buying Guide,New Car Reviews,Truck,Off-RoadContinue reading 2020 GMC Sierra Review & Buying Guide | The same but different 2020 GMC Sierra Review & Buying Guide | The same but different originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mate Rimac: the future of Rimac, Bugatti and the hypercar

  10-01-2020 13:45
  CEO tells Auto Express about blocking Bugatti's SUV, its hybrid Chiron successor and how Rimac models will 'bend physics'
  
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• Exclusive: Mate Rimac on his plans to hit the electric car big time

  10-01-2020 13:32
  
  James Brodie2020-01-10 12:45
  We speak to Mate Rimac on the launch of the C-Two hypercar, Porsche’s investment and the future of his companyThe vital organs behind many of the established automotive order’s next-generation cars aren’t being developed in-house. Instead, a number of industry giants are turning to a relatively modest Croatian company fronted by an enthusiastic inventor-cum-entrepreneur barely in his 30s.
  Rimac Automobili – known to some as a low-volume electr
  
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• Mate Rimac: the future of Rimac, Bugatti and the hypercar - pictures

  10-01-2020 13:30
  Pictures of Mate Rimac and Rimac cars
  
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• CES - Nissan shows new noise-reducing tech

  10-01-2020 13:26
  Nissan is showing a new material at this year's CES trade show that it says can help make car cabins quieter while also boosting energy efficiency.
  
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• CES and Ghosn - the week

  10-01-2020 13:23
  You might have noticed something called CES was on in Las Vegas this week.
  
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• New McLaren Sabre hypercar arrives early

  10-01-2020 13:00
  
  This is McLaren’s latest hypercar, the Sabre. We weren’t expecting the model to be officially revealed until next year, but initial images and details have appeared online via the firm’s Beverly Hills dealership. 
  It’s believed that only 15 examples of the McLaren Sabre will be built by the McLaren Special Operations division - all for the US market. The Sabre comes from the same lineage of models as the Senna and Speedtail, offering maximum exclusivity, high-perform
  
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• Limited edition McLaren Sabre spied ahead of launch

  10-01-2020 13:00
  
  These spy shots provide our first look at the upcoming limited edition McLaren Sabre. Internally known as the BC-03, the project has been commissioned by the British brand’s bespoke customisation arm, McLaren Special Operations, drawing design inspiration from the virtual Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo concept from 2017.
  We’re yet to hear anything official from McLaren, but the rumours suggest the Sabre will be a very exclusive car, with production said to be limited to just six units.
  
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• RHA publishes freight decarbonising paper

  10-01-2020 12:40
  
  Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) has issued a paper setting out its approach to decarbonising the freight and logistics sector.
  
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• Electrified London taxi launched in Japan

  10-01-2020 12:38
  London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is launching its range extender electric TX 'London taxi' model in Japan.
  
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