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• Barrel-rolling down a sand dune won't stop Fernando Alonso's Dakar race

  15-01-2020 23:44
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Toyota,Off-Road,PerformanceContinue reading Barrel-rolling down a sand dune won't stop Fernando Alonso's Dakar race Barrel-rolling down a sand dune won't stop Fernando Alonso's Dakar race originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• EV buyers in New Jersey to get tax rebates up to $5,000, PHEVs included

  15-01-2020 22:16
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Electric,HybridContinue reading EV buyers in New Jersey to get tax rebates up to $5,000, PHEVs included EV buyers in New Jersey to get tax rebates up to $5,000, PHEVs included originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:16:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla's shattered T-shirt costs half a Cybertruck preorder

  15-01-2020 21:57
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,TeslaContinue reading Tesla's shattered T-shirt costs half a Cybertruck preorder Tesla's shattered T-shirt costs half a Cybertruck preorder originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia and Hyundai invest in UK electric vehicle firm

  15-01-2020 21:55
  
  Jonathan Burn2020-01-16 06:00
  British EV firm Arrival gets huge €100million cash injection from Kia and HyundaiKorean car giants Kia and Hyundai have invested €100million into UK electric vehicle firm Arrival to create next generation commercial vehicles.
  Arrival, founded in 2015, designs and develops ‘Generation 2’ electric vehicles, something it classes as a ‘new product category that surpasses existing electric vehicles in cost, design and efficiency.’
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• UK council teams up with Honda for vehicle-to-grid electric car charging

  15-01-2020 21:47
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2020-01-16 00:01
  Honda and EV charging software firm Moixa launch vehicle-to-grid charging partnership with Islington CouncilHonda has partnered with electric car charging software firm Moixa and Islington Council to launch a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging scheme in London.
  Five bi-directional V2G chargers - built by Honda and engineering company EVTEC, and running Moixa’s GridShare software - are being installed outside Islington Town Hall.
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• Motorists could be charged £2 to drive into Cardiff

  15-01-2020 21:39
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2020-01-15 20:41
  Cardiff City Council considering £2 daily charge for non-residents to drive into the Welsh capital as part of new transport planMotorists driving into Cardiff could be charged £2 a day under a new 10-year transport plan from the city council. Residents would be exempt from the proposed levy, but the 20 million or so visitors who head to the Welsh capital each year would have to pay if they drove there.
  Cllr Caro Wild, cabinet member for strategic
  
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• Updated 2020 Audi A5 to start at $43,895, the S5 at $52,895

  15-01-2020 20:53
  
  Filed under:Audi,Convertible,Coupe,HatchbackContinue reading Updated 2020 Audi A5 to start at $43,895, the S5 at $52,895 Updated 2020 Audi A5 to start at $43,895, the S5 at $52,895 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:53:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Metallica's James Hetfield's collection of hot rods coming to the Petersen Museum

  15-01-2020 20:00
  
  Filed under:CelebritiesContinue reading Metallica's James Hetfield's collection of hot rods coming to the Petersen Museum Metallica's James Hetfield's collection of hot rods coming to the Petersen Museum originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Polaris Slingshot gets new engine, adds automatic transmission option

  15-01-2020 19:21
  
  Filed under:Motorcycle,SpecialtyContinue reading 2020 Polaris Slingshot gets new engine, adds automatic transmission option 2020 Polaris Slingshot gets new engine, adds automatic transmission option originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Yamaha warns about instrument cases after Ghosn flight

  15-01-2020 18:11
  
  Yamaha Corporation reportedly has warned people not to try and squeeze inside musical instrument cases after news former Nissan Motor chief Carlos Ghosn fled Japan concealed inside one.
  
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• 2020 Detroit Auto Show in June will launch with outdoor festival of supercars

  15-01-2020 18:09
  
  Filed under:Detroit Auto Show,SupercarsContinue reading 2020 Detroit Auto Show in June will launch with outdoor festival of supercars 2020 Detroit Auto Show in June will launch with outdoor festival of supercars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:09:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Morgan ending 70-year Plus 4 era with limited-edition roadster

  15-01-2020 17:37
  
  Filed under:ConvertibleContinue reading Morgan ending 70-year Plus 4 era with limited-edition roadster Morgan ending 70-year Plus 4 era with limited-edition roadster originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:37:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• RepairSmith brings the repair to you

  15-01-2020 17:28
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading RepairSmith brings the repair to you RepairSmith brings the repair to you originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:28:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Genesis teases new coupe, subcompact as part of future lineup

  15-01-2020 17:21
  
  Filed under:Genesis,Coupe,Crossover,Concept Cars,FutureContinue reading Genesis teases new coupe, subcompact as part of future lineup Genesis teases new coupe, subcompact as part of future lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S gets 192-mile EPA range rating

  15-01-2020 17:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Electric,Luxury,Performance,sedanContinue reading 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S gets 192-mile EPA range rating 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S gets 192-mile EPA range rating originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Ariya-inspired EV will be as fast or faster than a Z car

  15-01-2020 16:39
  
  Filed under:Green,Nissan,Crossover,ElectricContinue reading Nissan Ariya-inspired EV will be as fast or faster than a Z car Nissan Ariya-inspired EV will be as fast or faster than a Z car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jan 0202 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• SEAT Ateca FR Black Edition emerges with £29k price tag

  15-01-2020 16:27
  
  Andrew Norris2020-01-15 15:27
  The new SEAT Ateca FR Black Edition gets an upgraded kit list and black styling additionsSEAT has added a new special edition to its Ateca SUV lineup in the form of the Ateca FR Black Edition.
  The Black Edition adds gloss black door mirrors, window and grille surrounds and roof rails alongside new 19” black alloy wheels and a black leather interior.
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  Based on the FR Sport, the Black Edition is available in four colours and comes wit
  
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• New six-cylinder Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS 4.0 revealed

  15-01-2020 16:08
  
  Alex Ingram2020-01-15 23:01
  Porsche takes the fight to Alpine with a new 395bhp six-cylinder powerplant for Boxster GTS and Cayman GTSThis is the new Porsche 718 GTS 4.0, which, following in the footsteps of the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder, sees Stuttgart’s entry-level sports car return to six-cylinder power.
  The GTS uses a mildly detuned version of the naturally aspirated 4.0-litre boxer engine fitted to the Cayman GT4. Here, the engine makes 395bhp - 19bhp less
  
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• GMC Terrain adds AT4 trim, completing the set

  15-01-2020 15:55
  
  Filed under:GMC,SUVContinue reading GMC Terrain adds AT4 trim, completing the set GMC Terrain adds AT4 trim, completing the set originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2020 Toyota GR Yaris: pricing announced

  15-01-2020 15:50
  
  The 257bhp, four-wheel-drive Toyota GR Yaris will go on sale in the UK shortly, with prices starting from £29,995
  
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• New 2020 Toyota GR Yaris: £29,995 starting price for four-wheel drive hot hatch

  15-01-2020 15:50
  
  Toyota has confirmed that the new GR Yaris will be priced from £29,995 for the base-model,  or £33,495 for the uprated Circuit Pack variant. Toyota is yet to announce an official on sale date, but we’re expecting UK sales to start in the second half of 2020. First deliveries will arrive in November.
  The GR Yaris was developed collaboratively by Toyota Gazoo Racing and Tommi Mäkinen Racing, Toyota’s partner in the WRC. It features a range of motorsport-derived de
  
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• Next-gen Jaguar XJ spotted in mule form during winter testing

  15-01-2020 15:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Jaguar,Electric,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,sedanContinue reading Next-gen Jaguar XJ spotted in mule form during winter testing Next-gen Jaguar XJ spotted in mule form during winter testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tough conditions ahead for Europe's car market

  15-01-2020 15:38
  West European new car registrations were up 20.6% year-on-year in December - an impressive gain, but there are special factors at work.
  
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• Koenigsegg reportedly bringing 'Mission 500' concept to Geneva

  15-01-2020 15:30
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Geneva Motor Show,Koenigsegg,Coupe,Concept Cars,Luxury,Specialty,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading Koenigsegg reportedly bringing 'Mission 500' concept to Geneva Koenigsegg reportedly bringing 'Mission 500' concept to Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Honda and Isuzu announce hydrogen partnership for heavy-duty trucks

  15-01-2020 15:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Honda,Isuzu,HydrogenJapan's Honda Motor Co and Isuzu Motors Ltd on Wednesday said they would jointly research the use of hydrogen fuel cells to power heavy-duty trucks, looking to expand fuel cell use by applying the zero-emission technology to larger vehicles.As part of a two-year deal, Isuzu will test Honda's fuel cell powertrain, which was designed for passenger cars, in Isuzu's commercial trucks, the companies said, which could pave the way for using the technology in a wid
  
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• VW Group boosts global 2019 sales in 'shrinking markets'

  15-01-2020 15:00
  
  Despite shrinking overall markets, the Volkswagen Group boosted sales worldwide by 1.3% to 10,974,600 vehicles in 2019.
  
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• 'I'm glad he did it': Carole Ghosn slams Japanese justice system

  15-01-2020 14:47
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Government/Legal,Nissan,RenaultContinue reading 'I'm glad he did it': Carole Ghosn slams Japanese justice system 'I'm glad he did it': Carole Ghosn slams Japanese justice system originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump's reduced fuel economy rules sent to White House for final review

  15-01-2020 14:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Fuel EfficiencyNew rules enacting President Donald Trump's reductions in fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles through 2026 moved closer to reality on Tuesday when U.S. agencies sent proposals to the White House for final review.After more than 17 months of discussion, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted proposed rules for 2021 through 2026 model year fuel efficiency to the White Ho
  
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• New Morgan Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition launched

  15-01-2020 14:30
  
  The 20 limited edition Morgan Plus 4s will be the final cars built on Morgan’s previous-generation, traditional steel frame chassis
  
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• Refreshed 2020 Audi A4's price range released, starting at $38,395

  15-01-2020 14:20
  
  Filed under:Audi,Car Buying,Wagon,Luxury,Performance,sedanContinue reading Refreshed 2020 Audi A4's price range released, starting at $38,395 Refreshed 2020 Audi A4's price range released, starting at $38,395 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New all-electric 2020 Jaguar XJ spied in production panelling

  15-01-2020 14:20
  
  The all-new battery-powered Jaguar XJ has been spotted driving under its own steam – and wearing its production bodywork
  
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• New 2020 Jaguar XJ: specs and details on the new electric luxury saloon

  15-01-2020 14:20
  
  Jaguar’s forthcoming replacement for the XJ luxury saloon is nearing its launch date. The all-new model will make its official debut at the end of 2020, where it will act as a pure electric alternative to the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class saloon – although the latter will soon gain its own electric sibling in the form of the upcoming EQS saloon.
  Speaking exclusively to Auto Express Jaguar design director, Julian Thomson has revealed the focus behind the new luxury car as developm
  
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• New 2020 Jaguar XJ: electric luxury saloon focused on 'tradition and tranquillity'

  15-01-2020 14:20
  
  The forthcoming all-electric replacement for the Jaguar XJ saloon is drawing closer to production. The all-new model is due to be revealed at the end of 2020, where it will act as a pure electric alternative to Mercedes S-Class – which will soon gain an electric sibling in the form of the upcoming EQS saloon.
  Speaking exclusively to Auto Express Jaguar design director, Julian Thomson has revealed the focus behind the new luxury car as development reaches its latter stages. “It&r
  
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• Electric Jaguar XJ plans axed at last minute

  15-01-2020 14:20
  
  The upcoming replacement for the Jaguar XJ, which was to transform into a fully electric saloon, has been axed, company bosses have confirmed. 
  The shock announcement came as Jaguar Land Rover confirmed that it would become a fully electric car brand by 2025, launching six EVs in that time frame. However, the highly anticipated XJ, due to be revealed at the end of this year, will not be one of them.SEE MORE Best electric cars to buy 2021An official statement read: “Although the namepl
  
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• Porsche boosts 2019 deliveries by 10%

  15-01-2020 13:51
  
  Porsche sales in 2019 rose 10% year on year to 280,800 vehicles.
  
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• Schaeffler becomes Hydrogen Council steering member

  15-01-2020 13:46
  
  Schaeffler says it is now a steering member on the Hydrogen Council based in Belgium.
  
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• New all-electric 2020 Jaguar XJ spied in production panelling – pictures

  15-01-2020 13:45
  Jaguar’s all-new battery-powered XJ has been spotted driving under its own steam, wearing its production bodywork
  
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• Morgan Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition marks end of steel chassis Plus 4

  15-01-2020 13:19
  
  Andrew Norris2020-01-15 12:19
  All 20 examples of 180bhp, £60,000-plus special have been reservedMorgan is celebrating 70 years of the Plus 4 with a run of 20 70th Anniversary Edition models, as the company prepares to end production of sports cars using its traditional steel chassis by the end of the year. 
  The Plus 4 has been one of Morgan’s best selling and most iconic models since it went on sale in 1950, and the car has used Morgan’s steel chassis since it was released
  
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• Renault Brazil plant achieves Industry 4.0 status

  15-01-2020 12:59
  
  Renault Group's plant in Curitiba (Parana state, Brazil) has joined the World Economic Forum's Global Network of Lighthouses, which brings together the leaders in the application of the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution. It is the first automotive industrial site to be recognised in South America with this label, which rewards the plant's 5,500 employees.
  
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• Hyundai launches Genesis GV80 flagship SUV

  15-01-2020 12:07
  
  Hyundai Motor launched its fourth Genesis brand model in South Korea this week, the GV80 full-size SUV, fitted with three rows of seats and a three litre diesel engine. The other Genesis models include the G70, G80 and G90 passenger cars.
  
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• BYD and Alexander Dennis supply Glasgow electric buses

  15-01-2020 12:01
  
  Alexander Dennis (ADL) and BYD Europe say their electric vehicle partnership has supplied two pure-electric buses to First Glasgow.
  
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• 'Self-driving cars are on the back burner – for now'

  15-01-2020 12:00
  
  John McIlroy2020-01-15 11:20
  Driverless cars were hotly tipped to be the future of motoring but now John Mcllory believes they have been put on the back burnerThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is now the season-opener for car companies. But many of the bosses present at last week’s showcase were as keen to tell us about one technology that won’t happen any time soon, as they were to plug the next big thing.
  On the back burner? Autonomy. The fact is, car companies exist
  
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• Volvo Cars and China Unicom collaborate on 5G development in China

  15-01-2020 11:22
  
  Geely's Volvo Cars and telecom provider China Unicom said they would collaborate on using 5G mobile network technology for communication between cars and infrastructure in China.
  
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• PSA rejigs executive committee roles

  15-01-2020 10:36
  
  PSA is rejigging its executive committee with Yves Bonnefont leading a study on potential synergies within a portfolio of brands covering positioning from a customer and geographical point of view, as well as strategy and synergies
  
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• Russia 2019 sales down 2.3%

  15-01-2020 09:57
  
  Russia has posted 2019 sales down 2.3% with a further fall of 2.1% expected for 2020, confirming the country's continuing industry travails.
  
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• Allego to install 1,300 Flanders charging points

  15-01-2020 09:50
  
  Allego has secured a contract from grid operator, Fluvius to install 1,300 additional charging points in Flanders, Belgium.
  
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• Isuzu and Honda team up on hydrogen for HCVs

  15-01-2020 09:43
  
  Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda R&D Co., Ltd., a R&D subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., have signed an agreement to undertake joint research on heavy-duty trucks, utilising  fuel cells (FC) and hydrogen as the powertrain base.
  
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• UK councils ‘swamped’ by potholes and essential road repairs

  15-01-2020 09:30
  
  The Annual ALARM report says the UK faces a £13bn road repair bill - up 25 per cent from last year
  
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• Road repair and building plans could be slashed by 2023 ‘austerity’ budget

  15-01-2020 09:30
  
  UK drivers face yet more doom and gloom as signs point to the forthcoming budget leading to big cuts in road-building plans
  
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• Pothole-related breakdowns up 4.5% in Q1 2020

  15-01-2020 09:30
  
  There has been a 4.5 per cent increase in the number of pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter of 2020, new data reveals.
  According to figures from the latest RAC Pothole Index, the organisation’s patrols assisted some 3,426 motorists who had broken down after hitting a pothole in the first three months of this year. That compares with 2,376 in January to March 2019.
  It’s also in spite of the coronavirus lockdown coming into force on 23 March, so the last nine days of that m
  
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