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• Tesla Model Y gets official EPA range ratings, meeting the expectations

  20-02-2020 22:27
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Crossover,Electric,LuxuryContinue reading Tesla Model Y gets official EPA range ratings, meeting the expectations Tesla Model Y gets official EPA range ratings, meeting the expectations originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:27:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This battery-powered 1972 Volkswagen Bus is the grandfather to the ID Buzz

  20-02-2020 21:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Minivan/Van,Electric,ClassicsContinue reading This battery-powered 1972 Volkswagen Bus is the grandfather to the ID Buzz This battery-powered 1972 Volkswagen Bus is the grandfather to the ID Buzz originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2021 Ford F-150 spied mostly uncovered with unique new grille

  20-02-2020 20:53
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Ford,TruckContinue reading 2021 Ford F-150 spied mostly uncovered with unique new grille 2021 Ford F-150 spied mostly uncovered with unique new grille originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:53:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla Is Now Consumer Reports' Highest Ranked U.S. Automotive Brand - InsideEVs

  20-02-2020 20:39 via insideevs.com
  
  Tesla Is Now Consumer Reports' Highest Ranked U.S. Automotive Brand  InsideEVs
  
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• Global Automotive Die Casting Lubricants Market to reach US$1997.1 mn by 2026 : QY Research - PRUnderground

  20-02-2020 20:30 via prunderground.com
  
  Global Automotive Die Casting Lubricants Market to reach US$1997.1 mn by 2026 : QY Research  PRUnderground
  
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• New spy photos reveal electric Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB with minimal camo

  20-02-2020 20:18
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,Crossover,Electric,FutureContinue reading New spy photos reveal electric Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB with minimal camo New spy photos reveal electric Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB with minimal camo originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Visteon Q4 net income falls, revenue increases

  20-02-2020 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The supplier said new business helped offset industry headwinds such as lower production, launch delays and the strike at GM.
  
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• New 2021 Cupra Leon: prices and specifications

  20-02-2020 20:00
  The Cupra Leon hot hatchback is on sale in the UK now. Prices start from £31,555 for the entry-level model, which is more than £2,000 cheaper than the Volkswagen Golf GTI with which it shares its mechanical make-up.
  The cheapest Cupra Leon is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 242bhp and 370Nm of torque for a claimed 0-62mph time of 6.4 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.
  However, where the Volkswagen Golf GTI comes as st
  
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• New 2021 Cupra Leon hot hatchback on sale now

  20-02-2020 20:00
  
  The new Cupra Leon is now on sale in the UK priced from £34,495. The only model currently available is the firm’s e-Hybrid, although the range is set to expand early next year with a line-up of petrol-powered models – the most potent of which will generate 306bhp.
  The Cupra Leon e-Hybrid’s powertrain comprises a turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor and a 13kWh battery pack. The system has a combined output of 242bhp and 400Nm of torque, wh
  
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• New 2021 Cupra Leon hot hatch available to order now

  20-02-2020 20:00
  
  Cupra has launched a new performance version of the Leon. It sits above the firm’s recently launched plug-in hybrid Leon variant and is the first of three planned petrol-only powertrains for the hot hatchback. 
  Prices for this new pure petrol model start from £35,660 for the cheapest VZ2 specification, topping out at £37,390 for VZ3 trim.
  The Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI 300 is powered by the same turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubspor
  
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• Cupra Leon line up revised with new Design Edition trims

  20-02-2020 20:00
  With the addition of new Design Edition models, Cupra’s hot hatch now starts from £30,455
  
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• Cupra Leon line-up gains 242bhp petrol engine

  20-02-2020 20:00
  Cupra has launched a new 2.0-litre petrol engine for its Leon hot hatchback. The new unit lowers the car’s starting price to £31,460 which, to phrase in a different way, is exactly £2,000 cheaper than the Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI on which it’s based.
  The new turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 242bhp and 370Nm of torque. Cupra says that’s enough to propel the Leon from 0–62mph in 6.4 seconds, before the hatchback runs into its electronic speed limiter at
  
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• Cupra Leon hot hatch now available from £29,515

  20-02-2020 20:00
  A new base model Cupra Leon has joined the ranks with 148bhp
  
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• Mercedes-Benz expands subscription service with new AMG tier

  20-02-2020 19:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Mercedes-BenzContinue reading Mercedes-Benz expands subscription service with new AMG tier Mercedes-Benz expands subscription service with new AMG tier originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:40:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2021 Cupra Leon hot hatchback on sale now - pictures

  20-02-2020 19:30
  Pictures of new Cupra Leon
  
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• New Renault Morphoz concept previews future EV and can grow in size

  20-02-2020 18:50
  
  The Renault Morphoz is an innovative concept previewing the French brand’s forthcoming CMF-EV platform, plus future battery swap technology
  
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• Japan creates task force to address coronavirus impact on auto industry - CNBC

  20-02-2020 18:45 via cnbc.com
  
  Japan creates task force to address coronavirus impact on auto industry  CNBC
  
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• U.S. dealership census drops for first time in six years

  20-02-2020 18:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  California posted the biggest decrease in dealerships in 2019, down 28 to 1,478, followed by Illinois with nine fewer, and Ohio and Missouri with seven fewer each.
  
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• New tyre process ditches resorcinol and formaldehyde

  20-02-2020 18:02
  
  Tyre maker Continental and Turkish reinforcer specialist Kordsa have started making passenger car tyres with a new sustainable adhesive.
  
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• These are the 10 coolest movie Porsches of all time

  20-02-2020 18:00
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,TV/Movies,Porsche,Luxury,Racing,PerformanceContinue reading These are the 10 coolest movie Porsches of all time These are the 10 coolest movie Porsches of all time originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2021 DS 9 saloon: UK prices and specifications revealed

  20-02-2020 18:00
  Luxury car maker DS has revealed prices and specifications for its new DS 9 flagship saloon, which will start from £40,615 when it goes on sale on 8 April.
  The French brand’s alternative to the likes of the Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 is available with either a PureTech petrol engine or a plug-in hybrid powertrain that offers up to 34 miles of all-electric range. SEE MORE Best executive cars 2021The DS 9 grows the UK DS line-up to three models, sitting above
  
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• 2023 DS 9 gets new trim levels and extra power

  20-02-2020 18:00
  Fresh interior options come to flagship DS in latest revisions
  
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• A windshield snow cover could make your winters a lot less annoying

  20-02-2020 17:45
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading A windshield snow cover could make your winters a lot less annoying A windshield snow cover could make your winters a lot less annoying originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche opens Leipzig EV fast charge park

  20-02-2020 17:39
  
  Porsche's Leipzig unit has added a new charging park called Porsche Turbo Charging.
  
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• CDK to sell digital marketing business to Ansira

  20-02-2020 17:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CDK's digital marketing business was earmarked for sale for nearly eight months. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. CDK said the transaction is expected to close in the first half of this year.
  
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• 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Review & Buying Guide | A marvelous minivan

  20-02-2020 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Chrysler,Buying Guide,New Car Reviews,Minivan/Van,HybridContinue reading 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Review & Buying Guide | A marvelous minivan 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Review & Buying Guide | A marvelous minivan originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Geneva Motor Show 2020: the cars we would have seen at cancelled show

  20-02-2020 17:10
  
  The 2020 Geneva Motor Show is off. Here are all the cars you would have seen...
  
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• Falken announces Audi OEM deal

  20-02-2020 17:02
  
  Sumitomo Rubber European affiliate Falken Tyre said it was supplying tyres for the Audi A1 Citycarver.
  
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• Bugatti Chiron Sport Edition Noire Sportive marks the production halfway point

  20-02-2020 16:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Plants/Manufacturing,Geneva Motor Show,Bugatti,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading Bugatti Chiron Sport Edition Noire Sportive marks the production halfway point Bugatti Chiron Sport Edition Noire Sportive marks the production halfway point originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Awesomely '80s time-capsule Dodge Daytona Turbo selling today on Bring a Trailer

  20-02-2020 16:31
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Auctions,Automotive History,Coupe,Performance,ClassicsContinue reading Awesomely '80s time-capsule Dodge Daytona Turbo selling today on Bring a Trailer Awesomely '80s time-capsule Dodge Daytona Turbo selling today on Bring a Trailer originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Awesomely '80s time-capsule Dodge Daytona Turbo on Bring a Trailer

  20-02-2020 16:31
  
  Filed under:Dodge,Auctions,Automotive History,Coupe,Performance,ClassicsContinue reading Awesomely '80s time-capsule Dodge Daytona Turbo on Bring a Trailer Awesomely '80s time-capsule Dodge Daytona Turbo on Bring a Trailer originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW to resume talks over German class action on emissions

  20-02-2020 16:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselVolkswagenand the German consumer protection organisation have agreed to resume talks aimed at reaching a deal in a class action lawsuit over the carmaker's rigging of diesel emissions tests.VW admitted using illegal software to cheat U.S. diesel engine tests in 2015, a scandal which has cost it more than $30 billion in vehicle refits, fines and provisions.Nearly all U.S. owners of affected cars agreed to take part in a $25 billion se
  
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• Tenneco Q4 profits, revenue pressured by GM strike

  20-02-2020 15:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The supplier also said it expects first-quarter headwinds from the coronavirus outbreak in China.
  
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• Pendragon appoints former AutoNation boss Berman as CEO

  20-02-2020 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new chief must navigate through a tough period that has seen a string of profit warnings from the UK dealership group as well as its peers.
  
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• Japan gov sets up coronavirus council for autos

  20-02-2020 15:37
  
  Japan's economy ministry has said it will set up a team including the country's automakers and suppliers to discuss measures to minimise any impact from the coronavirus outbreak on its auto industry.
  
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• Out with the clay, in with the VR: Bugatti's design studio is all digital

  20-02-2020 15:30
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Bugatti,Technology,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Out with the clay, in with the VR: Bugatti's design studio is all digital Out with the clay, in with the VR: Bugatti's design studio is all digital originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Convertible turns thread into bling

  20-02-2020 15:10
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Geneva Motor Show,Bentley,Convertible,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Convertible turns thread into bling Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Convertible turns thread into bling originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:10:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Management briefing - 2020 Geneva motor show preview

  20-02-2020 14:50
  This year's Geneva Salon might be remembered as the show where there was no stand-out star, although there will certainly be many important prototypes and production models making their world debuts. Let's not also overlook the fact that one of more OEMs could still spring a surprise or two.
  
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• BMW launches 330e Touring in RWD and xDrive AWD

  20-02-2020 14:50
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Wagon,Hybrid,Luxury,sedanContinue reading BMW launches 330e Touring in RWD and xDrive AWD BMW launches 330e Touring in RWD and xDrive AWD originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston Martin spars with WEC over Valkyrie's exit from racing

  20-02-2020 14:35
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Aston Martin,Racing,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading Aston Martin spars with WEC over Valkyrie's exit from racing Aston Martin spars with WEC over Valkyrie's exit from racing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD Crew Van Drivers' Notes | The battle van

  20-02-2020 14:30
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Mercedes-Benz,New Car Reviews,Minivan/Van,Commercial VehiclesContinue reading 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD Crew Van Drivers' Notes | The battle van 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD Crew Van Drivers' Notes | The battle van originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai and Kia introduce new predictive transmission tech

  20-02-2020 14:22
  
  Filed under:Green,Genesis,Hyundai,Kia,Fuel Efficiency,Emerging TechnologiesContinue reading Hyundai and Kia introduce new predictive transmission tech Hyundai and Kia introduce new predictive transmission tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:22:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• James Bond's Aston Martins: We drive 007's DB5, DBS, V8 and Valhalla

  20-02-2020 14:13
  
  Hugo Griffiths2020-02-20 14:26
  Ahead of 'No Time To Die', Aston Martin wheeled out its stars of the film and even let us take them for a spin around SIlverstoneWhen Aston Martin calls, you pick up the phone. And when Aston Martin calls offering the chance to drive a selection of cars from the forthcoming James Bond film, you don’t so much clear your diary as carpet bomb it. 
  Now in his 67th year on the page and 58th on the screen, Bond has been portrayed by six actors over the course
  
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• James Bond's Aston Martins: Behind the scenes with 007's DB5, DBS, V8 and Valhalla

  20-02-2020 14:13
  
  Hugo Griffiths2020-02-20 14:26
  Ahead of 'No Time To Die', Aston Martin wheeled out its stars of the film and even let us take them for a spin around SilverstoneWhen Aston Martin calls, you pick up the phone. And when Aston Martin calls offering the chance to drive a selection of cars from the forthcoming James Bond film, you don’t so much clear your diary as carpet bomb it. 
  Now in his 67th year on the page and 58th on the screen, Bond has been portrayed by six actors over the course
  
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• BMW expects to cut average emissions in Europe by 20% this year

  20-02-2020 14:02
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,EmissionsBMWwill continue to grow sales globally while at the same time lowering its European average emissions of carbon dioxide by around 20% this year, Chief Financial Officer Nicolas Peter said on Thursday.Carmakers need to lower their output of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas blamed for global warming, but carmakers have struggled to meet stricter emissions goals as clients increasingly choose to buy heavier sports utility vehicles."The fleet average emissions will go
  
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• Daimler reshuffles management as CFO departs

  20-02-2020 13:53
  
  Daimler is streamlining the management structure at Mercedes-Benz Cars with a mix of new roles and reassigned responsibilities which will take effect on 1 April, 2020.
  
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• Auto parts makers sign for new facilities in Romania

  20-02-2020 13:33
  
  The CEO of Romanian developer Global Vision, Sorin Preda, has told local media he has already signed contracts with two German automotive industry suppliers which respectively want to launch and expand production in Romania.
  
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• CarPlay FAQ: Everything you need to know about Apple’s automotive dashboard software - Macworld

  20-02-2020 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  CarPlay FAQ: Everything you need to know about Apple’s automotive dashboard software  Macworld
  
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• Europe accelerates efforts in EV battery race

  20-02-2020 13:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  European policymakers are keen to ensure the region's auto industry does not lose competitiveness against Asia, which currently accounts for more than 80 percent of the world’s EV battery production. 
  
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• Visteon 2019 net income falls 57% to US$70m

  20-02-2020 13:04
  
  Visteon has reported 2019 net income down 57% to US$70m and sales falling from US$2.98bn to US$2.95bn.
  
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