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• Is this the new eTorque Dodge Durango?

  13-01-2020 22:22
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,SUVContinue reading Is this the new eTorque Dodge Durango? Is this the new eTorque Dodge Durango? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:22:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1985 Ford Tempo GL sedan

  13-01-2020 21:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive History,sedanContinue reading Junkyard Gem: 1985 Ford Tempo GL sedan Junkyard Gem: 1985 Ford Tempo GL sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi bringing SQ7, SQ8 to America with 500 hp V8

  13-01-2020 20:35
  
  Filed under:Audi,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Audi bringing SQ7, SQ8 to America with 500 hp V8 Audi bringing SQ7, SQ8 to America with 500 hp V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This is what it looks like when an airplane propeller meets a car's roof

  13-01-2020 20:01
  
  Filed under:Etc.Continue reading This is what it looks like when an airplane propeller meets a car's roof This is what it looks like when an airplane propeller meets a car's roof originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Buy this world-beating 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 prototype

  13-01-2020 19:34
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Buy this world-beating 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 prototype Buy this world-beating 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 prototype originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 13:34:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• There's a petition to bring the Toyota Yaris GR to North America

  13-01-2020 19:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Toyota,Hatchback,PerformanceContinue reading There's a petition to bring the Toyota Yaris GR to North America There's a petition to bring the Toyota Yaris GR to North America originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 'Ford v. Ferrari' gets Oscar nomination for Best Picture

  13-01-2020 18:50
  
  Filed under:TV/Movies,Ferrari,Ford,Racing,ClassicsContinue reading 'Ford v. Ferrari' gets Oscar nomination for Best Picture 'Ford v. Ferrari' gets Oscar nomination for Best Picture originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NZ full year sales slip for first time since 2009

  13-01-2020 18:13
  
  New vehicle sales in New Zealand fell in 2019 for the first time since 2009, the local Motor Industry Association said.
  
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• Maserati reveals new Royale versions of Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante

  13-01-2020 18:06
  
  James Brodie2020-01-13 17:08
  New, limited run versions of the Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante pay tribute to special 1986 QuattroporteMaserati has revealed a new special edition collection of cars spanning the Italian marque’s entire three-model line-up, all of which are inspired by a single special edition version of the third-generation Quattroporte.
  Called the Royale special series, the new limited edition specification is available on six-cylinder versions of the brand’
  
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• Porsche applies to patent an all-electric VTOL flying taxi

  13-01-2020 17:07
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Emerging Technologies,Electric,FutureContinue reading Porsche applies to patent an all-electric VTOL flying taxi Porsche applies to patent an all-electric VTOL flying taxi originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche applies to patent an all-electric VTOL flying faxi

  13-01-2020 17:07
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Emerging Technologies,Electric,FutureContinue reading Porsche applies to patent an all-electric VTOL flying faxi Porsche applies to patent an all-electric VTOL flying faxi originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Australian 2019 sales tally lowest since 2011

  13-01-2020 17:04
  
  Australian new vehicle sales fell 7.8% year on year in 2019 to 1,062,86, the lowest tally since 2011.
  
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• Best car drying cloths - pictures

  13-01-2020 16:15
  
  Pictures of the best car drying cloths
  
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• 1968 Challenger 2 Streamliner’s sale comes as relief to Danny Thompson

  13-01-2020 16:14
  
  Filed under:Auctions,Automotive HistoryContinue reading 1968 Challenger 2 Streamliner’s sale comes as relief to Danny Thompson 1968 Challenger 2 Streamliner’s sale comes as relief to Danny Thompson originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best cheap 4x4s and SUVs 2022 / 2023

  13-01-2020 16:00
  If you need an SUV but you’re on a bit of a tight budget, the best cheap 4x4s and SUVs can be found on the second hand market. Here they are…
  
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• Best cheap 4x4s and SUVs

  13-01-2020 16:00
  
  SUVs and 4x4s continue to grow in popularity each year, with almost every manufacturer - even the likes of Lamborghini and Ferrari - now trying to get a piece of the action. Modern 4x4s combine rugged styling, all-terrain ability and great practicality with comfort and polished road manners, ensuring near universal appeal.
  Having said that, they can also be expensive, leaving premium models out of reach for some customers. So to help out we've rounded up some of the best cheap 4x4s and SUVs on t
  
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• Audi says it's way too early to write the sedan's obituary

  13-01-2020 16:00
  
  Filed under:Audi,Coupe,Luxury,sedanContinue reading Audi says it's way too early to write the sedan's obituary Audi says it's way too early to write the sedan's obituary originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault shares hit six-year low on rumors of Nissan split

  13-01-2020 15:39
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultRenaultshares hit six-year lows on Monday after a media report that Nissan has accelerated secret contingency planning for a potential split from the French carmaker, the latest sign that the downfall of former boss Carlos Ghosn is roiling the 20-year alliance.At 1027 GMT, the shares were down 3.7%, languishing at the bottom of Paris' CAC 40and the pan European STOXX 600 index .The plans include war-gaming a total split in engineering and
  
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• Ford's new vehicle sales tumble in China by over 26%

  13-01-2020 15:10
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Green,FordFord Motor Co's China vehicle sales fell for a third consecutive year, by 26.1%, as it battles a prolonged overall sales decline in its second-biggest market that has hit demand for its mass-market Ford brand and sports utility vehicles.The U.S. automaker delivered 146,473 vehicles in China in the fourth quarter, down 14.7% year-on-year, Ford said in a statement.Ford has been trying to revive sales in China after its business began slumping in late 2017.Conti
  
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• The first Toyota Land Cruiser sold in America is a star in this Utah museum

  13-01-2020 15:00
  
  Filed under:Toyota,SUV,ClassicsContinue reading The first Toyota Land Cruiser sold in America is a star in this Utah museum The first Toyota Land Cruiser sold in America is a star in this Utah museum originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy, Kia and Jeep win 2020 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year

  13-01-2020 14:55
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,Chevrolet,Jeep,Kia,Truck,Coupe,CrossoverContinue reading Chevy, Kia and Jeep win 2020 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Chevy, Kia and Jeep win 2020 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Auto sales in China are expected to drop 2% in 2020

  13-01-2020 14:50
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,GreenBEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Automakers in China need to get used to a new normal of "low speed growth" in the world's largest car market, the country's top auto body said on Monday, as it reiterated predictions that sales will likely shrink for the third consecutive year in 2020.The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) expects a 2% fall in vehicle sales.CAAM, affirming its forecast announced last month, also said auto sales declined for the 18th c
  
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• 2021 GMC Canyon gets AT4 trim and a 'more upmarket' Denali

  13-01-2020 14:38
  
  Filed under:GMC,Truck,Luxury,Off-RoadContinue reading 2021 GMC Canyon gets AT4 trim and a 'more upmarket' Denali 2021 GMC Canyon gets AT4 trim and a 'more upmarket' Denali originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Review & Buying Guide | Das ist huge

  13-01-2020 14:30
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,Buying Guide,New Car Reviews,Crossover,SUVContinue reading 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Review & Buying Guide | Das ist huge 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Review & Buying Guide | Das ist huge originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Genesis G90 starts at $73,195 for 3.3T Premium

  13-01-2020 14:28
  
  Filed under:Genesis,Car Buying,Luxury,sedanContinue reading 2020 Genesis G90 starts at $73,195 for 3.3T Premium 2020 Genesis G90 starts at $73,195 for 3.3T Premium originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy announces 2020 Camaro Heritage Edition — for Japan

  13-01-2020 14:11
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Chevy announces 2020 Camaro Heritage Edition — for Japan Chevy announces 2020 Camaro Heritage Edition — for Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:11:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Government urged to scrap VAT on electric cars

  13-01-2020 13:55
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2020-01-13 12:55
  AA calls on Government ministers to scrap VAT on electric cars after Brexit to make zero-emission vehicles more affordableThe Government is being urged to scrap VAT on electric cars after Brexit, making them more affordable for drivers.
  The AA argues that by getting rid of VAT on the purchase price of electric cars and also scrapping it on EV leasing costs, there would be an increase in the uptake of zero-emission vehicles.
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• Brazil climbs to sixth from eighth biggest world market

  13-01-2020 13:31
  The year 2019 was quite good for the Brazilian auto industry although it could have been better.
  
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• New 1,000bhp 2022 Hummer EV lands in the UK

  13-01-2020 13:04
  The Hummer EV boasts 1,000bhp and a 0-62mph time of 3.5 seconds
  
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• Hummer brand mooted for revival as all-electric pick-up truck in 2022

  13-01-2020 13:04
  
  James Brodie2020-01-13 12:04
  Iconic and controversial ‘gas-guzzling’ SUV marque touted for return with zero-emissions powerGeneral Motors is planning to resurrect the Hummer name with all-electric power, according to a report issued by the Wall Street Journal. 
  The publication, citing insiders at GM familiar with the matter, claims that the company plans to bring back the nameplate have already advanced significantly, suggesting that a television advertisement for reborn Hummer
  
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• Best large SUVs - pictures

  13-01-2020 12:45
  Pictures of the best large SUVs on sale
  
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• Best large SUVs on sale 2021 - pictures

  13-01-2020 12:45
  Pictures of the best large SUVs on sale in 2021
  
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• Top 10 best large SUVs to buy 2023

  13-01-2020 12:40
  Need a practical family car? Look no further than the best large SUVs on sale today
  
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• Top 10 best large SUVs to buy 2022 / 2023

  13-01-2020 12:40
  Need a practical family car? Look no further than the best large SUVs on sale today
  
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• Top 10 best large SUVs on sale 2022

  13-01-2020 12:40
  Need a practical family car? Look no further than the best large SUVs on sale today
  
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• Best large SUVs to buy 2024

  13-01-2020 12:40
  Need a practical car? Look no further than the best large SUVs on sale today
  
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• Best large SUVs on sale 2021

  13-01-2020 12:40
  
  There was a time not so long ago when large SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) were clunky, woolly-handling behemoths that sucked fuel at a frightening rate, wallowing through corners, and bouncing occupants uncomfortably over pot-holes while assailing them with engine noise, wind and tyre roar. Then some bright spark invented the road-biased or crossover SUV concept, which kept all the attributes that large SUV owners loved – the high-riding driving position with commanding views over the bonn
  
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• Vietnam sales decline continues in December

  13-01-2020 12:21
  
  New vehicle sales in Vietnam declined again in December 2019, by 3.3% to 31,425 units from 32,511 units in the same month of the previous year, according to wholesale data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
  
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• China passenger vehicle sales fall 7.4% in 2019

  13-01-2020 11:58
  
  Retail sales of new passenger vehicles in China declined by 3.4% to 2.14m units in December 2019 from very weak sales of 2.22m units in the same month of the previous year, according to preliminary data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).
  
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• E-mobility 'could cost 410,000 jobs in Germany by 2030' - report

  13-01-2020 11:52
  The shift away from internal combustion engines to e-mobility could cost as many as 410,000 jobs in Germany by 2030, according to the results of a German government-sponsored study reported by the Handelsblatt newspaper.
  
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• Nissan executives step up planning in case of Renault split

  13-01-2020 11:16
  
  Senior executives at Nissan Motor have intensified secret contingency planning in preparation for a possible split from its main shareholder Renault, according to a report by the Japanese-owned Financial Times.
  
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• Volkswagen brand car sales edged up in 2019

  13-01-2020 11:10
  
  In 2019, the Volkswagen brand delivered 6,278,300 vehicles throughout the world, exceeding the prior-year figure by 0.5 percent.
  
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• Thyssenkrupp explores steel merger with Salzgitter

  13-01-2020 11:09
  
  Thyssenkrupp is reportedly considering reviving plans for a steel merger with smaller German peer Salzgitter.
  
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• Geely in talks to acquire stake in Aston Martin

  13-01-2020 11:06
  
  Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Automobile Holdings (Geely) is in talks to acquire a stake in struggling UK sports car manufacturer Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings, according to reports citing sources close to the company.
  
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• BCA Group to adopt ProovStation across Europe

  13-01-2020 11:06
  
  ProovStation and BCA confirmed a commercial agreement to implement ProovStation inspection portals in BCA auctions and logistics compounds across Europe at the recent CES 2020 in Las Vegas.
  
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• Luxoft, LG form JV on digital consumer experiences

  13-01-2020 11:05
  
  Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company, and LG Electronics (LG) have announced that they will form an automotive joint venture to advance the deployment of production-ready digital cockpit, in-vehicle infotainment, rear-seat entertainment (RSE) and ride-hailing systems based on the webOS Auto platform.
  
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• Valens teams with Aptiv for vehicle architecture platform

  13-01-2020 11:04
  
  Valens has partnered with Aptiv to develop its Smart Vehicle Architecture platform, which reduces the number of connections and individual devices in cars with a centralised, shared architecture.
  
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• Trialon acquires Delphi Tech test centre

  13-01-2020 11:04
  
  Resilience Capital Partners says its portfolio company, Trialon, is acquiring the Customer Technology Centre Michigan of Delphi Technologies, which will expand its testing business.
  
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• Bridgestone wins design rights infringement lawsuit in China

  13-01-2020 11:03
  
  Bridgestone Corporation has announced that it received a favourable ruling in its design right infringement lawsuit against Chinese tyre manufacturers Shandong Huasheng Rubber Co., Ltd. and Shandong Hongsheng Rubber Co., Ltd. in the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court.
  
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• Production-ready Pininfarina Battista to make Pebble Beach debut

  13-01-2020 09:50
  
  Pininfarina’s 1,873bhp electric hypercar will appear at the Concours d’Elegance in a production-ready specification for the first time
  
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