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• 2021 Kia Sorento caught completely undisguised at a commercial shoot

  03-02-2020 23:40
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Kia,CrossoverContinue reading 2021 Kia Sorento caught completely undisguised at a commercial shoot 2021 Kia Sorento caught completely undisguised at a commercial shoot originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 17:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup caught testing in Lapland

  03-02-2020 23:29
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Hyundai,TruckContinue reading Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup caught testing in Lapland Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup caught testing in Lapland originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 17:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Updated: UK petrol and diesel car ban brought forward to 2035 and will include hybrids, plug-in hybrids and vans

  03-02-2020 23:19
  
  Hugo Griffiths2020-02-04 11:00
  Government bring forwards sales ban of new petrol and diesel cars by five years and expands it to hybrid and plug-in hybridsThe sale of all new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars - including plug-in hybrids - will be banned from 2035 rather than 2040, the Prime Minister and Transport Secretary have announced. New petrol, diesel and hybrid vans will also be included in the ban.
  The 2040 ban had already been considered ambitious by some, but moving it forwards by fi
  
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• UK petrol and diesel car ban brought forward to 2035 and will include hybrids and plug-in hybrids

  03-02-2020 23:19
  
  Hugo Griffiths2020-02-03 22:30
  Government bring forwards sales ban of new petrol and diesel cars by five years and expands it to hybrid and plug-in hybridsThe sale of all new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars - including plug-in hybrids - will be banned from 2035 rather than 2040, the Prime Minister and Transport Secretary have announced.
  The 2040 ban had already been considered ambitious by some, but moving it forwards by five years is arguably the less significant of the two announcements. The fa
  
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• UK petrol and diesel 2035 car ban will include hybrids, plug-in hybrids and vans

  03-02-2020 23:19
  
  Hugo Griffiths2020-02-04 11:00
  Government bring forwards sales ban of new petrol and diesel cars by five years and expands it to hybrid and plug-in hybridsThe sale of all new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars - including plug-in hybrids - will be banned from 2035 rather than 2040, the Prime Minister and Transport Secretary have announced. New petrol, diesel and hybrid vans will also be included in the ban.
  The 2040 ban had already been considered ambitious by some, but moving it forwards by fi
  
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• UK petrol and diesel 2035 car ban will include hybrids and vans

  03-02-2020 23:19
  
  Hugo Griffiths2020-02-04 11:00
  Government bring forwards sales ban of new petrol and diesel cars by five years and expands it to hybrid and plug-in hybridsThe sale of all new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars - including plug-in hybrids - will be banned from 2035 rather than 2040, the Prime Minister and Transport Secretary have announced. New petrol, diesel and hybrid vans will also be included in the ban.
  The 2040 ban had already been considered ambitious by some, but moving it forwards by fi
  
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• WeatherTech shelled out big for a Super Bowl commercial

  03-02-2020 22:37
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsIf you watched the big game last night you might have noticed the WeatherTech spot among the onslaught of commercials. The spot highlighted the company's animal rights incentives and their initiative to contribute to the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. The company has a bunch Continue reading WeatherTech shelled out big for a Super Bowl commercial WeatherTech shelled out big for a Super Bowl commercial originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Fe
  
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• Larry H. Miller Dealerships buys 2 New Mexico stores

  03-02-2020 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  The acquisition of Mark's Casa Chevrolet and Mark's Casa Chrysler-Jeep gives Larry H. Miller seven dealerships and more than 700 employees in Albuquerque, N.M.
  
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• Weird automotive patents that thankfully never went into production - Motor1.com UK

  03-02-2020 22:20 via uk.motor1.com
  
  Weird automotive patents that thankfully never went into production  Motor1.com UK
  
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• Weird automotive patents thankfully never went into production - Motor1.com UK

  03-02-2020 22:20 via uk.motor1.com
  
  Weird automotive patents thankfully never went into production  Motor1.com UK
  
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• Asbury's Q4 net income rises on parts and service, F&I

  03-02-2020 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The company sold six stores last quarter, three of which were Nissan dealerships. The retailer also listed significant headwinds from one midline import brand, which Asbury declined to name.
  
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• Tesla stock surge continues as optimism grows

  03-02-2020 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Baillie Gifford & Co., Tesla’s biggest outside shareholder after CEO Elon Musk, increased its stake in the company, according to a regulatory filing, to 7.67 percent -- up from 7.46 percent.
  
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• How to offset your carbon footprint | Behind the Wheel S02 // E06

  03-02-2020 21:09
  
  Filed under:Green,AftermarketContinue reading How to offset your carbon footprint | Behind the Wheel S02 // E06 How to offset your carbon footprint | Behind the Wheel S02 // E06 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 15:09:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• First midengine Corvette rolls off assembly line

  03-02-2020 20:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GM said shipments to dealerships would begin late this month or in early March.
  
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• First production 2020 Chevy Corvette rolls off the line in Kentucky

  03-02-2020 20:35
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Chevrolet,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading First production 2020 Chevy Corvette rolls off the line in Kentucky First production 2020 Chevy Corvette rolls off the line in Kentucky originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 14:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota-Panasonic joint venture to start producing EV batteries

  03-02-2020 20:18
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,ElectricContinue reading Toyota-Panasonic joint venture to start producing EV batteries Toyota-Panasonic joint venture to start producing EV batteries originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 14:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• FCA to idle Belvidere Jeep plant again for a week in February

  03-02-2020 19:52
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Chrysler,Fiat,Jeep,CrossoverContinue reading FCA to idle Belvidere Jeep plant again for a week in February FCA to idle Belvidere Jeep plant again for a week in February originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 13:52:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Roll pins in recalled 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS V-Sports could crack

  03-02-2020 19:15
  
  Filed under:Recalls,Cadillac,GM,sedanContinue reading Roll pins in recalled 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS V-Sports could crack Roll pins in recalled 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS V-Sports could crack originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 13:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota & Panasonic Announce JV For Automotive Prismatic Batteries - InsideEVs

  03-02-2020 19:09 via insideevs.com
  
  Toyota & Panasonic Announce JV For Automotive Prismatic Batteries  InsideEVs
  
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• Ferrari lawsuit argues Italian sports charity should drop Purosangue name

  03-02-2020 18:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Ferrari,SUV,Future,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Ferrari lawsuit argues Italian sports charity should drop Purosangue name Ferrari lawsuit argues Italian sports charity should drop Purosangue name originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 12:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jeep’s ‘Groundhog Day’ commercial wins USA Today’s Super Bowl Ad Meter

  03-02-2020 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Scoring a 7.01 out of 10, the fourth-quarter commercial marked Jeep’s first Ad Meter win, and the first victory for a car brand since Kia took home the top spot in 2017. 
  
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• US consumers want 200 mile EV range - survey

  03-02-2020 18:13
  
  Most US consumers (63%) believe full battery electric vehicles (BEVs) should have a minimum driving range of 200 miles or more while 58% think battery operated vehicles are better for the environment when compared to traditional petrol/diesel vehicles, according to Deloitte's latest Global Automotive Consumer Survey.
  
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• Coronavirus hits the auto industry | Automotive Industry Hot Issues - just-auto.com

  03-02-2020 17:56 via just-auto.com
  Coronavirus hits the auto industry | Automotive Industry Hot Issues  just-auto.com
  
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• Toyota tests maritime hydrogen fuel cell tech in Energy Observer catamaran

  03-02-2020 17:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Toyota,Green Culture,Hydrogen,Solar,SpecialtyContinue reading Toyota tests maritime hydrogen fuel cell tech in Energy Observer catamaran Toyota tests maritime hydrogen fuel cell tech in Energy Observer catamaran originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 11:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Range Rover review

  03-02-2020 17:45
  
  Nothing is quite like a Range Rover. It has long been the luxury SUV benchmark, and even rivals luxury limousines for upmarket style, grace and refinement. Its regal image, exquisite interior, powerful engines and unrivalled off-road ability make it the go-to vehicle for those who want a luxury car that can do it all.
  Like-for-like rivals are actually few and far between, and span everything from the Porsche Cayenne to the Mercedes S-Class. At the top of the range, the top-spec SVAutobiography v
  
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• Range Rover (2012-2022) review

  03-02-2020 17:45
  
  Limo-like luxury, impressive tech and peerless off-road ability make Britain’s iconic off-roader a perennial favourite
  
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• 2020 Toyota 4Runner Review & Buying Guide | A relic gets updated

  03-02-2020 17:30
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Buying Guide,New Car Reviews,SUV,Off-RoadContinue reading 2020 Toyota 4Runner Review & Buying Guide | A relic gets updated 2020 Toyota 4Runner Review & Buying Guide | A relic gets updated originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mini would still like to make a standalone sports car

  03-02-2020 17:23
  
  Filed under:Green,MINI,Convertible,Coupe,Electric,PerformanceContinue reading Mini would still like to make a standalone sports car Mini would still like to make a standalone sports car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 11:23:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Henry Ford museum preparing new permanent exhibit on American racing

  03-02-2020 17:05
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Automotive History,PerformanceContinue reading Henry Ford museum preparing new permanent exhibit on American racing Henry Ford museum preparing new permanent exhibit on American racing originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 11:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AGC and Citrine Infomatics using AI to develop future glass

  03-02-2020 17:05
  
  AGC Glass Europe and Citrine Informatics are collaborating to use artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the development of the generation glass including automotive applications.
  
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• Chicago auto show - Ford, Mercedes and Nissan debuts

  03-02-2020 16:51
  
  With the NAIAS shifting from January to June, Chicago is the first major US auto show of 2020. Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Ford each announced a premiere earlier today.
  
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• Chicago auto show debuts - 2020 Nissan Frontier & Ford GT

  03-02-2020 16:51
  
  With the NAIAS shifting from January to June, Chicago is the first major US auto show of 2020. Nissan and Ford are the latest OEMs to announce premieres for the press preview, which is today.
  
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• Chicago auto show debuts - 2020 Nissan Frontier

  03-02-2020 16:51
  
  With the NAIAS shifting from January to June, Chicago is the first major US auto show of 2020. Nissan is the latest OEM to announce a premiere for the press preview, which is today.
  
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• Chicago auto show - 2021 Chrysler Pacifica to debut

  03-02-2020 16:51
  
  With the NAIAS shifting from January to June, Chicago is the first major US auto show of 2020. FCA, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Nissan each announced a premiere earlier today.
  
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• 2020 Chicago auto show - the world debuts

  03-02-2020 16:51
  
  With the NAIAS shifting from January to June, Chicago became the first major US auto show of 2020. Below is a list of world debuts, although some vehicles were revealed at events ahead of the show or else have been seen before but with a different model name to what is used for the US market.
  
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• Performance artist creates virtual traffic jams with 99 smartphones

  03-02-2020 16:33
  
  Filed under:Technology,Etc.,Weird Car News,SmartphoneContinue reading Performance artist creates virtual traffic jams with 99 smartphones Performance artist creates virtual traffic jams with 99 smartphones originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 10:33:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hellmann appoints Raudszus as Asia-Pacific head | News - Automotive Logistics

  03-02-2020 16:29 via automotivelogistics.media
  
  Hellmann appoints Raudszus as Asia-Pacific head | News  Automotive Logistics
  
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• New 2021 Mercedes C-Class: UK prices and specs revealed

  03-02-2020 16:20
  Mercedes C-Class line-up opens with £38,785 C 200 Sport, but only petrol and diesel options are available for now - you’ll have to wait for the plug-in hybrids
  
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• New 2021 Mercedes C-Class spied in less camouflage

  03-02-2020 16:20
  
  Our spy photographers have spotted a more lightly camouflaged version of the upcoming replacement for the Mercedes C-Class during its testing programme. The German brand’s fifth-generation compact saloon will make its debut in 2021, where it will offer fresh competition for the latest BMW 3 Series and the Audi A4.
  Cosmetically, the next-generation C-Class won’t change drastically over the current model – instead of a clean-sheet rethink, it’ll be a subtle design evolution
  
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• New 2021 Mercedes C-Class leaked ahead of launch

  03-02-2020 16:20
  
  The new Mercedes C-Class has been leaked ahead of its scheduled debut. The German brand’s fifth-generation compact executive saloon was set to be launched tomorrow – but these official press images have unintentionally gone public, revealing the car’s styling in full.
  Mercedes hasn’t drastically changed the C-Class’s styling over the outgoing model. The new car retains the same rough shape, albeit with a few tweaks based around the company’s latest design lang
  
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• New 2021 Mercedes C-Class gets sporty image and S-Class tech

  03-02-2020 16:20
  
  Mercedes has revealed the latest version of its most popular model internationally over the last decade: the C-Class, which enters its fifth generation in 2021 on the back of more than 2.5 million sales of the previous-generation car. 
  As ever, it lines up alongside perennial rivals such as the latest BMW 3 Series, plus facelifted versions of the Audi A4 and Jaguar XE. But in the years between the fourth and fifth-generation version of the C-Class, affordable all-electric alternatives like
  
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• SsangYong expands Korando range with petrol power

  03-02-2020 16:16
  Will 2020 be the year that SsangYong delivers on the opportunity which Mahindra saw when it bought a majority shareholding nine years ago this month? Or will the Korean SUV maker remain not-quite-there-yet, even though it now has few excuses for being an under-achiever, its powertrains, platforms and vehicles being more than good enough to be taken seriously?
  
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• Audi future models - part 1

  03-02-2020 16:14
  Considering all the turbulence which beset the Chinese and German markets in 2019, a 1.8% year on year rise in worldwide deliveries was a remarkable result for Audi. Even though a large percentage of those 1,845,550 vehicles were SUVs, cars - the A4 L in particular - were especially popular in China, the brand's number one market. And the most important new model for 2020 will be a car, the new A3 being imminent.
  
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• Hellcat-powered Dodge Durango teased in 'Fast and Furious' companion spot

  03-02-2020 16:10
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,TV/Movies,Dodge,Crossover,SUV,PerformanceContinue reading Hellcat-powered Dodge Durango teased in 'Fast and Furious' companion spot Hellcat-powered Dodge Durango teased in 'Fast and Furious' companion spot originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Dodge Durango Hellcat teased in 'Fast and Furious' spot is real, headed to New York

  03-02-2020 16:10
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,TV/Movies,Dodge,Crossover,SUV,PerformanceContinue reading Dodge Durango Hellcat teased in 'Fast and Furious' spot is real, headed to New York Dodge Durango Hellcat teased in 'Fast and Furious' spot is real, headed to New York originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 10:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Prolonged viral outbreak could put big dent in China's Q1 output

  03-02-2020 15:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A prolonged outbreak of the coronavirus that has forced automakers to extend plant shutdowns could reduce first-quarter light-vehicle output in China by 1.7 million, or 32 percent, IHS Markit said.
  
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• Hyundai introduces 3-year/36,000-mile free maintenance program for all 2020 vehicles

  03-02-2020 15:50
  
  Filed under:Hyundai,Car Buying,Maintenance,OwnershipContinue reading Hyundai introduces 3-year/36,000-mile free maintenance program for all 2020 vehicles Hyundai introduces 3-year/36,000-mile free maintenance program for all 2020 vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 09:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Skoda plots 30 new models by 2022

  03-02-2020 15:39
  
  Jonathan Burn2020-02-03 14:30
  Czech firm wants to sell two million cars per year by end of the decadeSkoda has outlined a plan to launch 30 new models in the next two years to help achieve its goal of selling two million cars per year by 2030, the company’s boss has confirmed.
  • New Skoda Vision IN concept previews future SUV
  One of the first cars as part of that plan will be a production version of the Vision IN concept. Due to go on sale next year, the model reignites the VW Group&r
  
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• Valeo latest supplier to extend Wuhan shuttering to 14 February

  03-02-2020 15:37
  Valeo says it is to extend the closure of its plants in Wuhan to 14 February following instructions from Chinese authorities.
  
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• Men who are jerks and who break traffic laws prefer high-status cars, study says

  03-02-2020 15:36
  
  Filed under:Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Men who are jerks and who break traffic laws prefer high-status cars, study says Men who are jerks and who break traffic laws prefer high-status cars, study says originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 09:36:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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