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• Daytona 500's terrifying finish-line crash shows racing is safer, never truly safe

  18-02-2020 23:16
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingIn a single thrilling lap around NASCAR's most storied track, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman displayed the risks and rewards of the dangerous sport they both love.Hamlin won his second consecutive Daytona 500 and third in five years on Monday night as he surged past Newman on the final lap of a second overtime shootout.The win came as Newman's car was turned hard into the wall, then flipped onto its roof, where he was helpless as he was hit in the driver's side by ano
  
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• Daytona 500 terrifying finish-line crash was a bump-draft gone wrong

  18-02-2020 23:16
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingIn a single thrilling lap around NASCAR's most storied track, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman displayed the risks and rewards of the dangerous sport they both love.Hamlin won his second consecutive Daytona 500 and third in five years on Monday night as he surged past Newman on the final lap of a second overtime shootout.The win came as Newman's car was turned hard into the wall, then flipped onto its roof, where he was helpless as he was hit in the driver's side by ano
  
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• Daytona 500 terrifying finish-line crash gives NASCAR fans, drivers pause

  18-02-2020 23:16
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,RacingIn a single thrilling lap around NASCAR's most storied track, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman displayed the risks and rewards of the dangerous sport they both love.Hamlin won his second consecutive Daytona 500 and third in five years on Monday night as he surged past Newman on the final lap of a second overtime shootout.The win came as Newman's car was turned hard into the wall, then flipped onto its roof, where he was helpless as he was hit in the driver's side by ano
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover UK factories could shut down in two weeks due to coronavirus

  18-02-2020 20:59
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Jaguar,Land RoverContinue reading Jaguar Land Rover UK factories could shut down in two weeks due to coronavirus Jaguar Land Rover UK factories could shut down in two weeks due to coronavirus originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin is building eight Valkyrie prototypes, here's the first trio

  18-02-2020 19:30
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Aston Martin,PerformanceContinue reading Aston Martin is building eight Valkyrie prototypes, here's the first trio Aston Martin is building eight Valkyrie prototypes, here's the first trio originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Google helping Polestar offer a customizable infotainment system

  18-02-2020 19:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,Infotainment,Electric,Luxury,PolestarContinue reading Google helping Polestar offer a customizable infotainment system Google helping Polestar offer a customizable infotainment system originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Future Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti models

  18-02-2020 18:24
  A year ago, Bentley was in its parent's bad books, being publicly chastised by Wolfgang Porsche and Hans Michel Piech. Now, after selling just more than 11,000 vehicles in 2019, it's back in the black and on steadier footing. Lamborghini too had a good year and is working on several new models including a Urus PHEV which is coming soon. As for Bugatti, a new W16-powered model is looking ever more likely for the early 2020s.
  
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• Honda changing automobiles unit structure

  18-02-2020 18:12
  
  Honda Motor said it would change its automobile business from a collaborative structure where each area of S-E-D-B (Sales, Engineering/production, Development and Buying/purchasing) maintains autonomy and works in collaboration to a unified structure which integrates S-E-D-B areas.
  
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• Is this what a Jaguar or Land Rover of the future will look like?

  18-02-2020 18:09
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Jaguar,Land Rover,Transportation Alternatives,FutureContinue reading Is this what a Jaguar or Land Rover of the future will look like? Is this what a Jaguar or Land Rover of the future will look like? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:09:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is this a Jaguar or Land Rover of the future? Yes, the near future

  18-02-2020 18:09
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Jaguar,Land Rover,Transportation Alternatives,FutureContinue reading Is this a Jaguar or Land Rover of the future? Yes, the near future Is this a Jaguar or Land Rover of the future? Yes, the near future originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:09:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche - platforms and future models

  18-02-2020 17:58
  Selling in excess of a quarter million vehicles a year, each of which must surely have high margins, makes Porsche the envy of the automotive industry. In 2019, deliveries were up by 10 per cent, reaching 280,800, of which 92,055 were the Cayenne and 94,944 the Macan. With its plug-in hybrid models especially in demand and orders for the Taycan reportedly strong, the electric era seems to hold much promise too.
  
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• Best rechargeable torches 2024

  18-02-2020 17:45
  We put eight LED torches under our test spotlight
  
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• Best rechargeable torches 2022

  18-02-2020 17:45
  We test essential rechargeable torches that you can keep fully powered up in the glovebox
  
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• Best rechargeable torches 2020

  18-02-2020 17:45
  
  Carrying a torch in the glovebox is always a good idea, but not so clever if the battery is flat when you need it. So a rechargeable model makes more sense, particularly when it can be revived in the car.
  Modern LEDs provide lots of light for a small amount of charge and are tough, reliable and usually last the life of the torch. So which flashlight is the one to slip into your car? We charged up nine to find the shining stars.
  How we tested them 
  First, we ran each on its top setting for a
  
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• Best rechargeable torches

  18-02-2020 17:45
  
  Carrying a torch in the glovebox is always a good idea, but not so clever if the battery is flat when you need it. So a rechargeable model makes more sense, particularly when it can be revived in the car.
  Modern LEDs provide lots of light for a small amount of charge and are tough, reliable and usually last the life of the torch. So which flashlight is the one to slip into your car? We charged up nine to find the shining stars.
  How we tested them 
  First, we ran each on its top setting for a
  
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• Used BMW 2 Series Active Tourer review

  18-02-2020 17:35
  
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  A full used buyer’s guide on the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer covering the 2 Series Active Tourer Mk1 (2014-date)When BMW introduced its first people-carrier in 2014, it raised a few eyebrows. At a time when most makers were moving away from MPVs and building in-demand SUVs, BMW, which had an array of SUVs already in its portfolio, launched a people-carrier in five (2 Series Active Tourer) and seven-seat (2 Series Gran Tourer) for
  
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• Cigarette Tirranna AMG Edition First Voyage | G-Class of the sea

  18-02-2020 17:30
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,LuxuryContinue reading Cigarette Tirranna AMG Edition First Voyage | G-Class of the sea Cigarette Tirranna AMG Edition First Voyage | G-Class of the sea originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Best rechargeable torches - pictures

  18-02-2020 17:30
  Gallery for rechargeable torch test
  
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• JLR shows urban mobility concept ahead of real-city testing

  18-02-2020 17:29
  Jaguar Land Rover has shown its Project Vector, part of its Destination Zero project, an autonomous, electric, connected urban mobility vehicle.
  
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• JLR warns of China supply-chain hit

  18-02-2020 17:19
  
  Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has warned that its UK production risks being hit from next month because of supply-chain difficulties due to the disruption of parts supply from shutdown factories in coronavirus-hit China.
  
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• New Porsche 911 Turbo S unleashed with 641bhp and 205mph top speed

  18-02-2020 17:00
  
  The hot Porsche 911 Turbo S features a new 3.8-litre flat-six engine, which produces 641bhp and 800Nm of torque
  
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• New Porsche 911 Turbo S facelift spied

  18-02-2020 17:00
  Porsche’s flagship all-wheel drive 911 could be in for some hybridised assistance when it’s revealed in 2024
  
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• New 2020 Porsche 911 Turbo S spied winter testing

  18-02-2020 17:00
  Porsche’s new flagship sports car has been spotted undisguised during its arctic testing programme, previewing the new duck-tail spoiler
  
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• New 2020 Porsche 911 Turbo S leaks

  18-02-2020 17:00
  
  Porsche’s new 911 Turbo S Coupe and Cabriolet have leaked on social media ahead of today's official reveal
  
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• New 2020 Porsche 911 Turbo S leaked images - pictures

  18-02-2020 17:00
  Pictures of undisguised 2020 Porsche 911 Turbo S caught on camera
  
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• Best cordless impact wrench 2024

  18-02-2020 17:00
  Which cordless impact wrench should you turn to when you need a hand with DIY?
  
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• Best cordless impact wrench

  18-02-2020 17:00
  
  A good impact wrench takes the hard work out of almost any garage task, from simple wheel changes to heavier jobs such as brake and suspension repairs. 
  Not long ago, using one required a bulky compressor, with its cable and awkward hose trailing around your garage. Now, the latest battery and motor tech means that the best cordless units are as good as their pneumatic counterparts, and with none of the previous clutter, they’re now much more convenient.
  So which one takes the strain
  
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• Bentley Flying Spur review

  18-02-2020 16:58
  
  For Fantastic interiorHuge performanceGreat to driveOur Rating 
  4.5Against Only one enginePoor fuel economySeriously expensive2019
  “Hand-built Bentley Flying Spur luxury saloon combines breathtaking performance with majestic luxury and refinement”The Bentley Flying Spur is the brand's ‘small’ four-door limousine. It uses an extended version of the Continental GT coupe’s platform, so it comes with four-wheel drive and Bentley’s 6.0-litre W12 engi
  
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• Corvette with right-hand drive confirmed after GM kills Holden

  18-02-2020 16:48
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chevrolet,GM,Holden,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading Corvette with right-hand drive confirmed after GM kills Holden Corvette with right-hand drive confirmed after GM kills Holden originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:48:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The trip where everything went wrong | Behind the Wheel S02 // E08

  18-02-2020 16:30
  
  Filed under:VideosContinue reading The trip where everything went wrong | Behind the Wheel S02 // E08 The trip where everything went wrong | Behind the Wheel S02 // E08 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Technology’s Effect on Global Automotive Supply Chains - The National Law Review

  18-02-2020 16:16 via natlawreview.com
  
  Technology’s Effect on Global Automotive Supply Chains  The National Law Review
  
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• Tesla in talks to use CATL cobalt-free batteries in its China-made cars

  18-02-2020 16:06
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,ElectricTesla is in advanced stages of talks to use batteries from CATL that contain no cobalt - one of the most expensive metals in electric vehicle (EV) batteries - in cars made at its China plant, people familiar with the matter said.Adoption would mark the first time for the U.S. automaker to include so-called lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its lineup, as it seeks to lower production costs amid faltering overall EV sales in China.Tesla
  
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• The best-selling tire pressure gauge on Amazon is 38% off today

  18-02-2020 15:54
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsHaving a tire pressure gauge in your glovebox is basically Driver Preparedness 101. If you don't have one, you can pick up the best selling gauge on Amazon on discount for $7.99 today. It even has a digital display!Continue reading The best-selling tire pressure gauge on Amazon is 38% off today The best-selling tire pressure gauge on Amazon is 38% off today originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink
  
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• Enyaq and other Skoda future models | Automotive Industry Analysis - just-auto.com

  18-02-2020 15:48 via just-auto.com
  Enyaq and other Skoda future models | Automotive Industry Analysis  just-auto.com
  
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• Bugatti Vision Le Mans designer's concept is ion-powered

  18-02-2020 15:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Bugatti,Alternative Fuels,Future,RacingContinue reading Bugatti Vision Le Mans designer's concept is ion-powered Bugatti Vision Le Mans designer's concept is ion-powered originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bugatti designer creates ion-powered Vision Le Mans concept

  18-02-2020 15:40
  
  Filed under:Green,Bugatti,Alternative Fuels,Future,RacingContinue reading Bugatti designer creates ion-powered Vision Le Mans concept Bugatti designer creates ion-powered Vision Le Mans concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Koenigsegg bringing a new hybrid 2+2 to Geneva?

  18-02-2020 15:10
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Geneva Motor Show,Koenigsegg,Coupe,Concept Cars,Future,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading Koenigsegg bringing a new hybrid 2+2 to Geneva? Koenigsegg bringing a new hybrid 2+2 to Geneva? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Opel to return to Japan

  18-02-2020 15:09
  As doors close on Opel, others are opening.
  
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• Nissan CEO Uchida says he's willing to be fired if turnaround fails

  18-02-2020 14:57
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Mitsubishi,Nissan,RenaultNissan's new chief executive said on Tuesday he would accept being fired if he fails to turn around Japan's second biggest automaker which is grappling with plunging sales in the aftermath of the scandal surrounding ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn.Makoto Uchida, who took over the top job in December, put his job on the line at the automaker's shareholders' meeting, where he faced demands ranging from cutting executive pay
  
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• Nissan CEO under pressure after stormy shareholders' meeting

  18-02-2020 14:49
  
  Nissan's chief executive Makoto Uchida is coming under fire from shareholders anxious to see the under-performing company's strategy for recovery. Last week the company posted a quarterly loss as vehicle sales plunged in key markets.
  
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• VW Ruggdzz EV crossover could revive the Thing

  18-02-2020 14:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Rumormill,Volkswagen,Crossover,Concept Cars,Electric,FutureContinue reading VW Ruggdzz EV crossover could revive the Thing VW Ruggdzz EV crossover could revive the Thing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2020 Hyundai i20 interior revealed

  18-02-2020 14:41
  
  Alex Ingram2020-02-25 17:15
  Cabin of Hyundai’s i20 revealed; comprehensive kit list plus mild hybrid tech on offer when sales begin in SeptemberFollowing on from the official debut of the new Hyundai i20’s exterior, the Korean brand has now officially opened the car’s doors and granted access to the supermini’s interior. In terms of design, build quality and tech, the new cabin takes a giant leap forward relative to the outgoing car. 
  The next i20 is due to hit showr
  
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• New 2020 Hyundai i20 arrives with hybrid power

  18-02-2020 14:41
  
  Alex Ingram2020-02-18 23:01
  The new Hyundai i20 supermini takes the fight to the Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio with more space and efficient enginesThis is the new Hyundai i20, which is due to hit showrooms in September. The new supermini aims to steal a march on talented rivals such as the Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio by delivering superior safety kit, class-leading in-car entertainment and mild-hybrid powertrains.
  While the i20 uses a heavily updated version o
  
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• Continental to build $110 million automotive facility in South Texas - FreightWaves

  18-02-2020 14:32 via freightwaves.com
  
  Continental to build $110 million automotive facility in South Texas  FreightWaves
  
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• Prince Charles at the National Automotive Innovation Centre in Coventry - Coventry Live

  18-02-2020 14:30 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Prince Charles at the National Automotive Innovation Centre in Coventry  Coventry Live
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe to rival BMW X6 M with 603bhp

  18-02-2020 14:25
  
  Luke Wilkinson2020-02-18 23:01
  The new hot Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe sports a range of chassis improvements and a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8This is the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe. Due to go on sale this spring, it’s the German company’s latest performance-focussed coupe-SUV, which has been tasked with rivalling the new BMW X6 M.
  Like all Mercedes-AMG products, the GLE 63 has been treated to an aggressive cosmetic redesign, with new front and rear bumpers, wide
  
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• Singapore aims to phase out internal combustion vehicles by 2040

  18-02-2020 14:21
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,GreenThe wealthy city-state of 5.7 million, which is hiking investment in flood defences, joins Norway, Britain and others in setting a target to cut the use of vehicles with combustion engines."Our vision is to phase out ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles and have all vehicles run on cleaner energy by 2040," Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said in his budget speech.Singapore, which has been criticised by Tesla CEO Elon Musk as not being supportive of electric
  
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• Ball and Buck Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler restomod tames a ruffian

  18-02-2020 14:00
  
  Filed under:Jeep,Truck,Off-Road,Specialty,ClassicsContinue reading Ball and Buck Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler restomod tames a ruffian Ball and Buck Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler restomod tames a ruffian originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Jaguar Land Rover Project Vector showcases autonomous future

  18-02-2020 13:52
  
  John McIlroy2020-02-18 14:30
  The new JLR Project Vector autonomous pod sits on a new platform and is scheduled for on-road trials before the end of 2021This is Project Vector, a new concept from Jaguar Land Rover designed to showcase a new vehicle platform developed for the British manufacturer. And the company is already promising to put the futuristic pod into on-road trials within the next 18 months. 
  Developed at the National Automotive Innovation Centre in Coventry, Project Vector sits
  
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• Bumpy Road Ahead for Foreign Automotive Industry Stocks - Zacks.com

  18-02-2020 13:41 via zacks.com
  
  Bumpy Road Ahead for Foreign Automotive Industry Stocks  Zacks.com
  
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