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• The Ripsaw M5 is a miniature robotic tank

  30-01-2020 23:54
  
  Filed under:Videos,Original VideoContinue reading The Ripsaw M5 is a miniature robotic tank The Ripsaw M5 is a miniature robotic tank originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Giant X-ray trucks helping keep Super Bowl LIV safe

  30-01-2020 22:44
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Weird Car News,Safety,Truck,SpecialtyContinue reading Giant X-ray trucks helping keep Super Bowl LIV safe Giant X-ray trucks helping keep Super Bowl LIV safe originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dodge debuts 2020 Durango SRT Black appearance package

  30-01-2020 22:22
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Dodge,SUV,PerformanceContinue reading Dodge debuts 2020 Durango SRT Black appearance package Dodge debuts 2020 Durango SRT Black appearance package originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:22:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin gets investment boost

  30-01-2020 20:19
  
  Steve Fowler2020-01-31 07:25
  Lawrence Stroll invests in Aston Martin, with Racing Point to become a works Aston Martin F1 team in 2021Aston Martin Lagonda has secured investment that will enable it to continue trading and complete its Second Century Plan. Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll is investing £200m for a stake in the business and becomes company chairman, while an additional share issue is expected to raise another £500m. Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer will stay in his posi
  
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• Aston Martin gets £500 million investment boost

  30-01-2020 20:19
  
  Steve Fowler2020-01-31 11:45
  Lawrence Stroll invests £182 million in Aston Martin, with the Racing Point F1 team set to become a works Aston Martin outfit in 2021Aston Martin Lagonda has secured a £500 million investment that will enable it to continue trading and complete its Second Century Plan. 
  Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll is investing £182m for a stake in the business and will become the company’s new chairman. An additional share issue, sourced from Ast
  
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• 2020 Hyundai Accent Drivers' Notes Review | Same goodness, more efficiency

  30-01-2020 20:10
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Quick Spins,New Car Reviews,sedanContinue reading 2020 Hyundai Accent Drivers' Notes Review | Same goodness, more efficiency 2020 Hyundai Accent Drivers' Notes Review | Same goodness, more efficiency originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Detroit startup incubator closes operations

  30-01-2020 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Startup accelerator Techstars Detroit, backed by several major automotive companies, is closing its operations after five years in the city.
  
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• Automakers, suppliers scale back, issue profit warnings as coronavirus spreads

  30-01-2020 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Automakers and suppliers suspended production and limited employee travel in China as the country grappled with a rapidly spreading SARS-like coronavirus that has killed 170 people and is threatening a key market for sales and profits.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1981 Chevrolet Citation 5-Door Hatchback

  30-01-2020 19:10
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Automotive HistoryContinue reading Junkyard Gem: 1981 Chevrolet Citation 5-Door Hatchback Junkyard Gem: 1981 Chevrolet Citation 5-Door Hatchback originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Man gets DUI after driving a Range Rover up a Vermont ski slope

  30-01-2020 18:25
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Land RoverContinue reading Man gets DUI after driving a Range Rover up a Vermont ski slope Man gets DUI after driving a Range Rover up a Vermont ski slope originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 12:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota RAV4 passes moose test after electronic stability upgrade

  30-01-2020 18:05
  
  Filed under:Toyota,CrossoverContinue reading Toyota RAV4 passes moose test after electronic stability upgrade Toyota RAV4 passes moose test after electronic stability upgrade originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 12:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kemet film capacitors enable growth in electric automotive - Electronics Weekly

  30-01-2020 17:54 via electronicsweekly.com
  
  Kemet film capacitors enable growth in electric automotive  Electronics Weekly
  
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• VW, Audi join move to quarterly sales reporting

  30-01-2020 17:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The two German brands are joining sister brand Porsche and several major automakers in only reporting U.S. sales every three months.
  
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• MMC responds to German emissions 'defeat device' probe

  30-01-2020 17:22
  
  Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) said it would "cooperate fully" with German prosecutors probing whether some vehicles sold in Germany had a so-called 'defeat device' which ensures the permissible limits for nitrogen oxides (NOx) are met on bench tests, but not in real-life use.
  
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• Profits surge at Jaguar Land Rover despite UK automotive sector gloom - Liverpool Business News

  30-01-2020 16:38 via lbndaily.co.uk
  
  Profits surge at Jaguar Land Rover despite UK automotive sector gloom  Liverpool Business News
  
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• Kia blind spot monitoring and crash avoidance wins 2020 Autoblog Technology of the Year Award

  30-01-2020 16:30
  
  Filed under:Technology,Comparison,Kia,Technology,Technology of the Year,Truck,SUVContinue reading Kia blind spot monitoring and crash avoidance wins 2020 Autoblog Technology of the Year Award Kia blind spot monitoring and crash avoidance wins 2020 Autoblog Technology of the Year Award originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Twice as many drivers plan to buy an all-electric car next

  30-01-2020 16:14
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2020-01-31 00:01
  Twice as many drivers are planning on an electric car next, although most people want a minimum range of 368 miles firstTwice as many drivers intend to buy an all-electric car when their current vehicle needs replacing compared to a year ago, according to new research.
  The RAC surveyed 1,753 UK motorists for its Report on Motoring. Of these, six per cent said they would be buying an electric car next - twice as many as the same time last year. This
  
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• Hummer officially returns as an EV with 1,000 hp in Super Bowl ad

  30-01-2020 16:04
  
  Filed under:Green,GM,Hummer,Truck,SUVContinue reading Hummer officially returns as an EV with 1,000 hp in Super Bowl ad Hummer officially returns as an EV with 1,000 hp in Super Bowl ad originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Japan issues arrest warrants for Ghosn, Americans suspected of helping him escape

  30-01-2020 16:03
  
  Filed under:Weird Car News,Nissan,RenaultTokyo prosecutors issued an arrest warrant Thursday for Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn, who skipped bail while awaiting trial in Japan and is now in Lebanon.Japan has no extradition treaty with Lebanon, so he's unlikely to be arrested.Tokyo prosecutors also issued arrest warrants for three Americans they said helped and planned his escape, Michael Taylor, George-Antoine Zayek and Peter Taylor.Continue reading Japan issues arrest warrants for Ghosn,
  
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• Mercedes starts new blockchain pilot on CO2

  30-01-2020 16:02
  
  Together with start-up Circulor, Mercedes-Benz is conducting a pilot project for transparency on CO2 emissions in the cobalt supply chain as part of STARTUP AUTOBAHN.
  
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• GM to show (part of) Hummer pickup in Super Bowl ad

  30-01-2020 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The commercial, featuring NBA star LeBron James, marks GM’s plan to revive the Hummer name on an electric pickup with 1,000 hp. It will be sold under the GMC brand, with output starting in 2021.
  
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• Are your windshield wipers truly terrible?

  30-01-2020 15:55
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading Are your windshield wipers truly terrible? Are your windshield wipers truly terrible? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2020 BMW M5 facelift spotted testing - pictures

  30-01-2020 15:45
  Pictures of new 2020 BMW M5 facelift spotted testing
  
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• New 2020 BMW M5 facelift spied testing at the Nurburgring

  30-01-2020 15:45
  
  BMW will launch an updated version of the M5 performance saloon during the summer of this year. It will follow the revised version of the standard BMW 5 Series into showrooms, featuring a range of cosmetic tweaks and technology upgrades.
  These latest spy shots show a BMW test mule at the Nurburgring. It shares the same minor cosmetic updates as previously spied prototypes, with new front and rear bumpers, a reprofiled bonnet and a reworked bootlid.
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• BMW M5 Competition gets a new 2020 facelift

  30-01-2020 15:45
  
  BMW has launched a facelifted version of the M5 Competition. It follows the updated 5 Series into the showrooms as the German brand’s latest rival for the Audi RS 6 and forthcoming Mercedes E 63 AMG. The new M5 on sale in the UK now, with prices starting from £98,095.
  The updated BMW M5 Competition features the same range of minor cosmetic updates found on the recently revised 5 Series, with a new front bumper, a reprofiled bonnet and a fettled front splitter. In addition, there
  
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• Timelapse video: Watch heavy machinery build a coronavirus hospital in days

  30-01-2020 15:43
  
  Filed under:VideosContinue reading Timelapse video: Watch heavy machinery build a coronavirus hospital in days Timelapse video: Watch heavy machinery build a coronavirus hospital in days originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2020 BMW M5 facelift spotted testing

  30-01-2020 15:38
  
  Luke Wilkinson2020-01-30 14:45
  An updated version of the hot BMW M5 will launch later this year, sporting a range of cosmetic enhancementsBMW will release a revised version of the M5 performance saloon during the summer of this year. It will follow the updated standard-issue BMW 5 Series into showrooms, sporting a similar range of cosmetic enhancements and technology upgrades.
  Our spy shots suggest that cosmetic revisions for the facelifted BMW M5 will be restrained, stretching to new front and
  
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• Lincoln confirms the MKZ only has a few months left to live

  30-01-2020 15:33
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Lincoln,Luxury,sedanContinue reading Lincoln confirms the MKZ only has a few months left to live Lincoln confirms the MKZ only has a few months left to live originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Exclusive: Majority stake sold in Harrogate-based Synergy Automotive - Yorkshire Post

  30-01-2020 15:19 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Exclusive: Majority stake sold in Harrogate-based Synergy Automotive  Yorkshire Post
  
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• Aptiv Q4 revenue, profits hit by GM strike

  30-01-2020 15:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The electronics supplier said it lost $130 million in revenue in the fourth quarter and $200 million for the full year due to the 40-day strike, which stretched from the latter part of the third quarter and into the fourth.
  
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• Rivian to work with Lincoln on its first EV

  30-01-2020 15:03
  
  Ford brand Lincoln and EV start-up Rivian will work together to develop a new fully electric vehicle, based on Rivian's skateboard platform. Ford had previously said that it has invested US$500m in Rivian and that the two companies would develop an EV.
  
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• Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance details new 'framework'

  30-01-2020 14:44
  The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has outlined a new 'framework' it said would "further reinforce its business model and strengthen its management structure". All three companies reiterated that the Alliance was essential for strategic growth and enhance competitiveness for each company. An initial move will see Renault assemble a variant of its Trafic van for Mitsubishi to sell in Asia-Pacific markets.
  
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• Brexit is finally here, as British automakers put up some dire numbers

  30-01-2020 14:38
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Plants/ManufacturingContinue reading Brexit is finally here, as British automakers put up some dire numbers Brexit is finally here, as British automakers put up some dire numbers originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:38:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Volvo S60 T8 Long-Term Introduction | We plug in with an electrified Swedish sedan

  30-01-2020 14:30
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Green,Volvo,Long-Term Garage,New Car Reviews,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,sedanContinue reading 2020 Volvo S60 T8 Long-Term Introduction | We plug in with an electrified Swedish sedan 2020 Volvo S60 T8 Long-Term Introduction | We plug in with an electrified Swedish sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Wabco selling RH Sheppard to Knorr-Bremse's Bendix

  30-01-2020 13:23
  
  Wabco Holdings said it was selling RH Sheppard to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems for $149.5m.
  
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• Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance adopts new strategy to divide work

  30-01-2020 13:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The automakers will divide the world geographically, with partners spearheading operations in the regions where they are strongest. They also will take a leader-follower approach to engineering, dividing responsibilities for r&d among them.
  
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• Tesla Model Y lineup expands with Rear-Wheel Drive version

  30-01-2020 13:15
  The Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive is the new entry-level option in the range, starting from £51,990
  
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• New 2020 Tesla Model Y: specs, prices and on-sale date

  30-01-2020 13:15
  
  The new Tesla Model Y SUV will offer up to 314 miles of range when it arrives in the UK, likely costing from around £45,000
  
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• New 2020 Tesla Model Y electric car : dimensions, prices and release date

  30-01-2020 13:15
  
  New Model Y will be longer, wider and taller than a Jaguar I-Pace when it goes on sale; first UK deliveries projected for summer 2020
  
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• Best small automatic cars to buy 2024

  30-01-2020 13:15
  Prefer your small cars with fewer pedals? These are the best small automatic cars you can buy
  
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• Best small automatic cars 2022

  30-01-2020 13:15
  
  You can't beat an auto if you want a relaxed drive. We've picked ten of the best affordable automatics on sale today...
  
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• Best small automatic cars 2021

  30-01-2020 13:15
  
  There are lots of reasons for wanting a small car with an automatic gearbox, not least of which is the sheer boredom of sitting motionless in traffic jams every day developing an aching foot from repeatedly pressing down the clutch pedal.
  Even drivers who enjoy changing up and down a gearbox manually have to admit there are times when an automatic car would be a blessing – and for lots of commuters ‘those times’ make up most of their experience behind the wheel.
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• Best small automatic cars 2020

  30-01-2020 13:15
  
  An automatic gearbox is the perfect choice for smooth, easy going motoring. Here is our list of the best small automatic cars on sale now
  
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• Turbulent year for commercial vehicle manufacturing as output falls -7.8% - Automotive World

  30-01-2020 13:07 via automotiveworld.com
  Turbulent year for commercial vehicle manufacturing as output falls -7.8%  Automotive World
  
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• Automotive 3D Map System Market (PDF) [Review: 2020-2029] | Top Players – Robert Bosch GmbH, Continental AG, Denso Corporation - GuruFocus.com

  30-01-2020 13:04 via gurufocus.com
  
  Automotive 3D Map System Market (PDF) [Review: 2020-2029] | Top Players – Robert Bosch GmbH, Continental AG, Denso Corporation  GuruFocus.com
  
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• Rick Walker, President and Founder of Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association®, Named Georgia Automotive Leader of the Year - GlobeNewswire

  30-01-2020 13:00 via globenewswire.com
  
  Rick Walker, President and Founder of Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association®, Named Georgia Automotive Leader of the Year  GlobeNewswire
  
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• GM strike hits Aptiv Q4 bottom line

  30-01-2020 12:58
  
  Supplier Aptiv said the late 2019 General Motors UAW contract strike had adversely affected its fourth quarter 2019 profits of US$0.90 per share ($1.15 excluding special items) by about $0.28 per share.
  
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• Frankfurt loses out as 3 cities make shortlist for 2021 auto show

  30-01-2020 12:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Germany's VDA industry association is switching the venue of its show from Frankfurt to either Berlin, Hamburg or Munich as it attempts to reverse flagging interest from automakers and the public.
  
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• BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes C-Class Estate vs Volvo V60

  30-01-2020 12:51
  
  Auto Express2020-02-01 10:00
  SUVs are encroaching on their territory, so it's crunch time for BMW 3 Series Touring, Mercedes C-Class Estate and Volvo V60 The BMW 3 Series saloon was one of the best cars to come out in 2019, as we found out throughout the year. It stormed to victory in its first test at the start of 2019, and then we ran a model on our test fleet that continued to impress during its six months with us. It also won the title of Best Compact Executive car at our New Car Awards last
  
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• Tesla directors settle SolarCity suit, isolating Musk as trial looms

  30-01-2020 12:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CEO Elon Musk remains the lone defendant in a case where some shareholders claim he breached his fiduciary duties by pushing to buy the money-losing solar company in which he was the biggest investor. 
  
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