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• U.S. closes antitrust probe of 4 automakers in emissions pact

  07-02-2020 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford, Honda, BMW and VW faced federal scrutiny for reaching a voluntary deal with California to reduce light-vehicle pollution, a pact that undercut a White House plan to relax national rules.
  
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• Two-door Ford Bronco spied with production body

  07-02-2020 22:10
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Ford,SUV,Off-RoadContinue reading Two-door Ford Bronco spied with production body Two-door Ford Bronco spied with production body originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 16:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Rivian's robotics supplier to invest $45 million in Mich. plant

  07-02-2020 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Paslin recently secured a contract to supply Rivian with vehicle and battery frame assembly robotic systems for its assembly plant in Normal, Ill. 
  
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• U.S. House panel to hold hearing on future of self-driving cars

  07-02-2020 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An Energy and Commerce subcommittee overseeing automotive issues will hear from officials of trade groups representing automakers and tech companies, as well as safety advocates and a San Francisco transit official.
  
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• Race a Type S Concept and an 8-bit 1991 NSX in Acura's new video game

  07-02-2020 21:05
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Acura,Racing,Performance,Supercars,VideosContinue reading Race a Type S Concept and an 8-bit 1991 NSX in Acura's new video game Race a Type S Concept and an 8-bit 1991 NSX in Acura's new video game originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 15:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW Atlas Tanoak is pretty much dead, but a smaller pickup is a possibility

  07-02-2020 20:45
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Volkswagen,TruckContinue reading VW Atlas Tanoak is pretty much dead, but a smaller pickup is a possibility VW Atlas Tanoak is pretty much dead, but a smaller pickup is a possibility originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 14:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Global Thermal Systems Market for Automotive, 2020-2027 - Advancements in Mobility Solutions, Increase in Demand for Electric Vehicles - Yahoo Finance

  07-02-2020 20:45 via finance.yahoo.com
  
  Global Thermal Systems Market for Automotive, 2020-2027 - Advancements in Mobility Solutions, Increase in Demand for Electric Vehicles  Yahoo Finance
  
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• Ford top automotive executive retires in management shake-up - Fox Business

  07-02-2020 20:26 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Ford top automotive executive retires in management shake-up  Fox Business
  
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• Why VW is bringing a North America-specific crossover here, and not the T-Roc

  07-02-2020 20:25
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Volkswagen,CrossoverContinue reading Why VW is bringing a North America-specific crossover here, and not the T-Roc Why VW is bringing a North America-specific crossover here, and not the T-Roc originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 14:25:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Musk needs Apple’s margins, VW's sales to justify Tesla value

  07-02-2020 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla's stunning stock ascent -- doubling in just the first 23 sessions of the year on record vehicle deliveries, the opening of a China plant and an earlier-than-expected profit at a jointly operated battery factory -- has cooled off as exuberance gives way to caution.
  
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• 2020 Chicago Auto Show Editors’ Picks

  07-02-2020 19:45
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,Chrysler,Ford,Hyundai,Jeep,Mercedes-Benz,Truck,Coupe,Minivan/Van,Off-Road,Performance,Supercars,sedanContinue reading 2020 Chicago Auto Show Editors’ Picks 2020 Chicago Auto Show Editors’ Picks originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 13:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen hints the next-generation Passat will be electric

  07-02-2020 19:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Electric,sedanContinue reading Volkswagen hints the next-generation Passat will be electric Volkswagen hints the next-generation Passat will be electric originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Driving the Ford Explorer ST and Volvo V60 Cross Country | Autoblog Podcast #613

  07-02-2020 19:20
  
  Filed under:Podcasts,Ford,Subaru,Volvo,Car BuyingPlus the Subaru Outback, and a deep dive into the mailbagContinue reading Driving the Ford Explorer ST and Volvo V60 Cross Country | Autoblog Podcast #613 Driving the Ford Explorer ST and Volvo V60 Cross Country | Autoblog Podcast #613 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 13:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche Cayenne Coupe vs Range Rover Sport

  07-02-2020 18:22
  
  Auto Express2020-02-08 10:00
  The Range Rover Sport has got a new engine in HSE trim, is it a match for the Porsche Cayenne Coupe? The new Porsche Cayenne Coupé has been designed to capitalise on growing interest from buyers of high-end, sporty SUVs who really want exclusive style from their new car. 
  It’s very closely related to the standard Cayenne, but a sloping roofline at the rear end gives it a sportier look, while the model retains the high-up driving position that f
  
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• World Car Of the Year 2020 finalists announced

  07-02-2020 18:09
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2020-02-07 17:00
  The list of finalists for overall World Car of the Year and five other categories have been announced at the Delhi Auto ShowThis year’s finalists for the World Car of the Year Awards have been announced at the Delhi Auto Show in India.
  The Awards - which are judged by jurors from around the world, including Auto Express’ own Steve Fowler and Mike Rutherford - feature an overall World Car of the Year Award, for which 10 cars are shortlisted, as wel
  
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• Former UAW official pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate in corruption probe

  07-02-2020 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vance Pearson is the 12th person to plead guilty in the U.S. investigation, which has targeted two former union chiefs. His pledge to cooperate could lead to a shorter prison sentence.
  
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• Auto tariff decision on hold for possible U.S.-EU trade deal, Trump adviser says

  07-02-2020 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The White House in November missed a deadline established by a U.S. law to take action on the Section 232 national security tariffs on cars and auto parts imported from the European Union.
  
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• Kia: 2035 petrol and diesel car ban doesn’t worry us

  07-02-2020 18:01
  
  Steve Fowler2020-02-07 16:30
  Kia’s UK boss reveals his company can handle the proposed 2035 ban on new ICE cars and strict 2020 CO2 targetsKia UK boss Paul Philpott has told Auto Express that the proposed ban of new petrol- and diesel-engined cars, including hybrids and plug-in hybrid models, in 2035 shouldn’t be a problem for his brand. “2035 doesn’t particularly worry me,” he said, “Although anything earlier than 2035 would be really challenging.”
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• World Car of the Year 2020: shortlist announced

  07-02-2020 18:00
  
  The three finalists for the overall World Car of the Year Award have been announced, along with contenders in four other categories
  
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• Kia Telluride named World Car of the Year 2020

  07-02-2020 18:00
  
  The Kia Telluride has been named World Car of the Year 2020, beating the shortlisted Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-30
  
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• Global Automotive Polycarbonate Glazing Market Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends & Forecast, 2019-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  07-02-2020 17:57 via businesswire.com
  
  Global Automotive Polycarbonate Glazing Market Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends & Forecast, 2019-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business Wire
  
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• 2020 Chicago Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | Deep dish

  07-02-2020 17:56
  
  Filed under:Chicago Auto Show,SUV,Luxury,sedanContinue reading 2020 Chicago Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | Deep dish 2020 Chicago Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery | Deep dish originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 11:56:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fair ending weekly rental program with Uber

  07-02-2020 17:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a statement, a Fair spokesperson said: "Due to an unexpected increase in insurance premiums that would have significantly raised prices for Fair's ride-share drivers, we will wind down our weekly ride-share service over the coming months."
  
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• 2020 Subaru Outback Luggage Test | Score one for wagons

  07-02-2020 17:30
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Deep Dive,WagonContinue reading 2020 Subaru Outback Luggage Test | Score one for wagons 2020 Subaru Outback Luggage Test | Score one for wagons originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lawrence Stroll's next big job: Restoring Aston Martin

  07-02-2020 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Canadian billionaire wants to prove he can replicate his approach from the fashion world in a very different field, one where investments are higher, regulation is fiercer and competition is more unforgiving.
  
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• New 2023 Range Rover: SV Bespoke service updated and new powertrains added

  07-02-2020 17:00
  The new flagship Range Rover gets more powerful plug-in hybrid versions
  
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• New 2022 Range Rover: prices, specs and pictures

  07-02-2020 17:00
  The new seven-seat Range Rover luxury SUV has arrived and we speak to JLR executive director Nick Collins to learn all about it
  
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• New 2022 Range Rover gains plug-in hybrid P440e and P510e options

  07-02-2020 17:00
  The new seven-seat Range Rover luxury SUV gets a variety of powertrains, including two PHEVs and a 523bhp V8
  
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• Keysight Technologies to Showcase Test Solutions for Automotive Electronic Systems, IoT Systems and Consumer Devices at embedded world 2020 - Business Wire

  07-02-2020 17:00 via businesswire.com
  
  Keysight Technologies to Showcase Test Solutions for Automotive Electronic Systems, IoT Systems and Consumer Devices at embedded world 2020  Business Wire
  
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• All-new 2022 Range Rover spotted on test - pictures

  07-02-2020 17:00
  Pictures of the all-new 2022 Range Rover spotted testing.
  
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• All-new 2022 Range Rover spied on test

  07-02-2020 17:00
  
  Our spy photographers have spotted the all-new Range Rover undergoing development on German roads, ahead of its scheduled launch in 2022. When it eventually reaches showrooms, the luxury off-roader will once again be tasked with taking on rivals such as the Bentley Bentayga, Mercedes GLS and BMW X7.
  These spy shots give us our first look at the standard-wheelbase fifth-generation Range Rover – which is helpfully identified by this mule’s appearance alongside the new Land Rover Defend
  
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• All-new 2022 Range Rover spied during road testing

  07-02-2020 17:00
  
  Our spy photographers have spotted the all-new Range Rover undergoing development on German roads, ahead of its scheduled launch in 2022. When it eventually reaches showrooms, the luxury off-roader will once again be tasked with taking on rivals such as the Bentley Bentayga, Mercedes GLS and BMW X7.
  These spy shots give us our first look at the standard-wheelbase fifth-generation Range Rover – which is helpfully identified by this mule’s appearance alongside the new Land Rover Defend
  
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• New Jaguar F-Type facelift 2020 review

  07-02-2020 16:59
  
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  Image 1 of 29 10 Feb, 2020 (All day)Steve Sutcliffe
  Have the upgrades for the faceliftedJaguar F-Type been enough to give it the edge over the current sports car king, the Porsche 911?When the Jaguar F-Type first appeared back in 2013, it went close to the top of its class from the word go. It looked great, sounded lovely, went like stink and was well priced beside rivals from Porsche, Audi and Mercedes. And when the even sharper-looking and driving coupé model appeared a ye
  
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• Have it your way: GMC's Hummer EV will offer several powertrain options

  07-02-2020 16:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Hummer,Truck,ElectricContinue reading Have it your way: GMC's Hummer EV will offer several powertrain options Have it your way: GMC's Hummer EV will offer several powertrain options originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 10:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• GMC's Hummer EV will offer several powertrain options

  07-02-2020 16:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Hummer,Truck,ElectricContinue reading GMC's Hummer EV will offer several powertrain options GMC's Hummer EV will offer several powertrain options originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 10:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Toyota Yaris 2020 review

  07-02-2020 16:15
  
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  Image 1 of 23 10 Feb, 2020 7:00amJohn McIlroy
  Toyota's new Yaris is the most impressive small Toyota in a while but is that enough to topple the Fiesta and Polo? For many, the Toyota Yaris is a supermini that has been a bit too anonymous for its own good. Never as affordable as a Vauxhall Corsa or a Ford Fiesta, frequently behind on in-car tech compared with a VW Polo, and almost always dowdy-looking beside a Peugeot 208 or a Renault Clio.
  And yet the Yaris is the fifth best-sellin
  
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T7 caught on camera

  07-02-2020 16:07
  
  Luke Wilkinson2020-02-07 15:00
  Volkswagen will launch an all-new version of the Transporter van this year, just 12 months after revealing the facelifted version of the T6Our spy photographers have caught the next-generation Volkswagen Transporter van during winter testing, spied here in Caravelle guise. 
  The seventh-generation model is expected to make its debut in 2021, sporting a fresh range of powertrains, updated styling and technology lifted from the all-new, Mk8 Golf.
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T7 van teased - pictures

  07-02-2020 16:00
  Pictures of the new Volkswagen Transport T7 van testing ahead of its arrival
  
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T7 van teased

  07-02-2020 16:00
  This shadowy teaser is our first official look at the next-generation Volkswagen Transporter. The upcoming T7 version of the German brand’s combi van will make its debut later this year, providing fresh competition for the likes of the Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter.
  This first image gives little away about the new Transporter’s styling, but it’ll likely be an evolution of the outgoing model’s design, albeit with a few touches lifted from the brand’s current pas
  
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T7 spotted uncamouflaged - pictures

  07-02-2020 16:00
  Pictures of the new Volkswagen Transport T7 van testing ahead of its arrival
  
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T7 spotted uncamouflaged

  07-02-2020 16:00
  
  Our spy photographers have snapped the new Volkswagen Transporter T7 completely uncamouflaged, giving us our best look yet at the new van’s styling. The next-generation model will go on sale next year, in both panel van and people carrier body styles, providing fresh competition for the Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter and Vauxhall Vivaro.
  The Transporter T7’s styling is an evolution of the outgoing model, albeit with a few design touches lifted from Volkswagen’s latest ran
  
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T7 spied at the Nurburgring

  07-02-2020 16:00
  Our spy photographers have spotted the next-generation Volkswagen Transporter T7 at the Nurburgring, with a reveal for the new van imminent. 
  Coming in both panel van and people carrier guises, I’ll provide renewed competition for the Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit Custom.SEE MORE Best medium panel vans to buy 2021Although this Transporter prototype doesn’t look like it’s wearing any camo wrap, look closer and you’ll see some clever vinyl trickery designed to mis
  
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T7 plug-in hybrid spied - pictures

  07-02-2020 16:00
  Pictures of the new Volkswagen Transport T7 van testing ahead of its arrival
  
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T7 plug-in hybrid spied

  07-02-2020 16:00
  
  Our spy photographers have spotted a plug-in hybrid version of the upcoming Volkswagen Transporter T7 undergoing testing at the Nurburgring. Due to go on sale next year it will compete against the likes of the Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter and Vauxhall Vivaro.
  The main giveaway that this is the plug-in hybrid version of Volkswagen’s next-generation Transporter is the extra filler door on the van’s front right quarter panel, which is hiding a charging socket.Best medium panel vans t
  
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T7 eHybrid teased - pictures

  07-02-2020 16:00
  Pictures of the new Volkswagen Transport T7 van testing ahead of its arrival
  
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• New 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T7 eHybrid teased

  07-02-2020 16:00
  The new Volkswagen Transporter T7 eHybrid will be revealed later this year, and Volkswagen has continued to tease its new Mercedes Sprinter rival 
  The latest consists of more details regarding the T7’s plug-in hybrid powertrain, and there are some new teaser images, one of which outlines the model’s Multivan MPV interior specification.SEE MORE Best medium panel vans to buy 2021Volkswagen says the new Transporter eHybrid will have its lithium-ion battery mounted under the floor,
  
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• Don't forget to keep your windshield clean during the gross winter season

  07-02-2020 16:00
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading Don't forget to keep your windshield clean during the gross winter season Don't forget to keep your windshield clean during the gross winter season originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Feb 2020 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• World Car of the Year 2021: shortlist announced

  07-02-2020 15:45
  
  The 2021 World Car of the Year jurors have narrowed down the list of competitors for this year’s final award. Now, there’s just 10 cars to choose from in the main category and five cars in the supporting Urban, Luxury, Performance and Design categories.
  Among the panel of judges is Auto Express’s own editor-in-chief Steve Fowler and columnist Mike Rutherford. Each category will be further trimmed down to just three entries each over the next month and the winners will be announ
  
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• World Car of the Year 2021 contenders announced

  07-02-2020 15:45
  
  The 2021 World Car Awards jurors have released the list of eligible vehicles, ahead of announcing the winner next March.
  There are five categories in the 2021 awards, and over the coming months jurors, including Auto Express’ editor-in-chief Steve Fowler and columnist Mike Rutherford, will start to deliver their verdicts. 
  On 3 February, the top ten World Car of the Year finalists, and the top five in each of the  World Luxury, World Performance Car, World Urban Can and World Car
  
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• Volkswagen ID.4 named World Car of the Year 2021

  07-02-2020 15:45
  The ID.4 is Volkswagen’s second all-electric model sitting on the brand’s new MEB platform (following the ID.3 hatchback) and came out on top following voting by a jury of 93 international jurors from 28 countries, including Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler and chief columnist Mike Rutherford.
  Ralf Brandstätter, Volkswagen Cars CEO, commented: “We are particularly pleased about our ID.4 being named World Car of the Year. Not only because it is one of the most
  
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