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Subaru Of Indiana Automotive Expands Lafeyette Facility, Adds Transmission Assembly - Lakeshore Public Radio

27-02-2020 23:18 via lakeshorepublicradio.org

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Honda CR-V hybrid priced to take on RAV4

27-02-2020 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com

When it hits dealer lots beginning March 1, it will be priced competitively — starting at $28,870, including shipping — against one of its top compact crossover rivals.

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2020 Ford F-150 Hennessey Venom 775 becomes tuner's most powerful F-150 offering

27-02-2020 20:59

Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Truck,Off-Road,PerformanceContinue reading 2020 Ford F-150 Hennessey Venom 775 becomes tuner's most powerful F-150 offering 2020 Ford F-150 Hennessey Venom 775 becomes tuner's most powerful F-150 offering originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Pentagon reverses guidance on Military Lending Act rule

27-02-2020 20:44 via feedproxy.google.com

The change is a victory for dealers, many of whom effectively halted GAP sales to military customers for fear of running afoul of the rule.

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Ford 'Baby Bronco' prototype spied wearing new duds, brawnier tires

27-02-2020 20:07

Filed under:Spy Photos,SUV,Future,Off-RoadContinue reading Ford 'Baby Bronco' prototype spied wearing new duds, brawnier tires Ford 'Baby Bronco' prototype spied wearing new duds, brawnier tires originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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'Baby Bronco' prototype spied wearing new duds, brawnier tires

27-02-2020 20:07

Filed under:Spy Photos,SUV,Future,Off-RoadContinue reading 'Baby Bronco' prototype spied wearing new duds, brawnier tires 'Baby Bronco' prototype spied wearing new duds, brawnier tires originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:07:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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The Chevrolet Impala through the years: 1958–2020

27-02-2020 20:03

Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Chevrolet,sedanThe Chevrolet Impala has officially been discontinued for the third time. Take a walk with us down memory lane as we explore the model's history.Continue reading The Chevrolet Impala through the years: 1958–2020 The Chevrolet Impala through the years: 1958–2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Autoblog is Live: Playing Overpass

27-02-2020 19:50

Filed under:Affiliate Posts,Videos,Original VideoWe're playing F1 2019 today.Continue reading Autoblog is Live: Playing Overpass Autoblog is Live: Playing Overpass originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:50:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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27-02-2020 19:19 via thenewswheel.com

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Citroen ami ride review

27-02-2020 19:12

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Image 1 of 9 27 Feb, 2020 6:00pmRichard Ingram
We hitch a ride in the all-new Citroen ami, a Renault Twizy rival designed to bring car sharing to the masses“When was the last time you sat in a car and couldn’t touch the windscreen?” asks Citroen’s new CEO Vincent Cobee as we climb out of his all-new ami city car.
It’s a valid question, and one to which we can’t fathom an easy answer. The feeling of space inside the ami is quite unlike anything we&

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‘Mishap’ leaves dump trailer standing on end after truck strikes overpass

27-02-2020 18:55

Filed under:Weird Car NewsContinue reading ‘Mishap’ leaves dump trailer standing on end after truck strikes overpass ‘Mishap’ leaves dump trailer standing on end after truck strikes overpass originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Brabus reveals its 800 Adventure XLP take on the Mercedes G-Class

27-02-2020 18:35

Iain MacKenzie 2020-02-27 18:18
Brabus has turned the Mercedes-AMG G63 into a high-performance off-road pick-up truckIf you find that the new Mercedes G-Class isn’t practical enough, the folks at Brabus have got you covered with this high-performance, off-road pickup. The Brabus 800 XLP will make its debut at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show.
Taking the current Mercedes-AMG G63 as a base, the engineers at Brabus HQ have grafted on a pick-up truck load bed without compromising rear cabin sp

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Microlino bubble car-inspired EV reboots at Geneva auto show

27-02-2020 18:31

Filed under:Green,Etc.,Geneva Motor Show,BMW,ElectricContinue reading Microlino bubble car-inspired EV reboots at Geneva auto show Microlino bubble car-inspired EV reboots at Geneva auto show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Citroen Ami electric car is not even a car, but for $22 a month, who cares?

27-02-2020 17:49

Filed under:Green,Geneva Motor Show,Citroen,ElectricContinue reading Citroen Ami electric car is not even a car, but for $22 a month, who cares? Citroen Ami electric car is not even a car, but for $22 a month, who cares? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:49:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Pedestrian deaths in U.S. reach highest level since 1988

27-02-2020 17:21

Filed under:Government/Legal,Truck,SUVContinue reading Pedestrian deaths in U.S. reach highest level since 1988 Pedestrian deaths in U.S. reach highest level since 1988 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Welcome to the all-new Auto Express website

27-02-2020 17:14

The new autoexpress.co.uk website is faster, more advanced and finely tuned to perfectly showcase the content that you love.

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Canadian EV startup ElectraMeccanica plans U.S. assembly plant, technical center

27-02-2020 17:09 via feedproxy.google.com

The British Columbia-based automaker says it has narrowed its search to seven states and that the planned U.S. facility is expected to employ up to 200 people.

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2020 Chevy Impala Last Drive | A car that works, heading to retirement

27-02-2020 17:00

Filed under:Chevrolet,Automotive History,sedanContinue reading 2020 Chevy Impala Last Drive | A car that works, heading to retirement 2020 Chevy Impala Last Drive | A car that works, heading to retirement originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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2020 Chevy Impala Last Drive | A car that works, heading off to retirement

27-02-2020 17:00

Filed under:Chevrolet,Automotive History,sedanContinue reading 2020 Chevy Impala Last Drive | A car that works, heading off to retirement 2020 Chevy Impala Last Drive | A car that works, heading off to retirement originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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2020 Chevy Impala Last Drive | A car that works gets laid off

27-02-2020 17:00

Filed under:Chevrolet,Automotive History,sedanContinue reading 2020 Chevy Impala Last Drive | A car that works gets laid off 2020 Chevy Impala Last Drive | A car that works gets laid off originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Geneva show attendance dwindles as virus woes spread

27-02-2020 16:52 via feedproxy.google.com

As auto companies cut back on the number of executives attending the annual trade fair because of health concerns, the show's organizer said it is awaiting official guidance on whether public events should be canceled.

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Driving in France: what do I need to drive in France

27-02-2020 16:20

Our guide to driving in France has advice, tips and a car checklist to keep you safe and legal

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Driving in France: top tips

27-02-2020 16:20

Driving in France needn't be anything to worry about. Just make sure you read our handy guide and familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations of French roads. Then, all that will be left to do is to enjoy the delicious food, stunning locations and of course, the excellent driving roads.
If you're driving to France for business or pleasure, below we have a summary of all the key information that you need to know to be able to drive in France. You can use the links to jump to the rele

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2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid fuel economy and pricing announced

27-02-2020 16:14

Filed under:Green,Honda,Crossover,HybridContinue reading 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid fuel economy and pricing announced 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid fuel economy and pricing announced originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:14:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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This portable air compressor is 24% off for the next few hours

27-02-2020 16:12

Filed under:Affiliate PostsIt's 2020, and somehow there are still too many people who don't regularly check the air pressure of their tires and top them off when needed. If that's you, thanks to this deal, you no longer have an excuse! You can pick up this great portable air compressor, available for just the next few hours, Continue reading This portable air compressor is 24% off for the next few hours This portable air compressor is 24% off for the next few hours originally appeared on Autoblo

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Ford's post-recession performance reveals a series of missed opportunities

27-02-2020 16:09

Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Read This,FordContinue reading Ford's post-recession performance reveals a series of missed opportunities Ford's post-recession performance reveals a series of missed opportunities originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:09:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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UK car production rises but still down on five-year average

27-02-2020 16:05

Car production in the UK rose 46.6 per cent in March 2021 compared with the same month last year, when the first national lockdown shut factories.
Despite being the first year-on-year increase for 18 months, the 115,498 cars built were still 22.8 per cent down on the five-year March average, while Q1 2021 is down four per cent year-on-year.SEE MORE Best-selling cars of 2021March 2021 saw a 19.4 per cent increase in cars built in the UK for the domestic market to 20,269 units, according to the la

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UK car production rises, but market conditions remain challenging

27-02-2020 16:05

The latest SMMT data shows UK car production up with 80% of new UK-built model going to export

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UK car production plunges 99.7% in April

27-02-2020 16:05

UK car production plummeted 99.7 per cent in April as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.
The worst month for UK car production since the Second World War saw just 197 cars leave British factories - 45 for the home market and 152 exports. These were premium, luxury and sports models that had been assembled the previous month before lockdown and just needed the finishing touches added.
Unable to build cars, many manufacturers chose to instead help the NHS - the industry produced a total of 711,

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UK car production: output declines 11.3 per cent in April

27-02-2020 16:05

The semiconductor shortage continues to drive down car production in the UK, as exports also fall

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UK car production on the mend but not fully recovered

27-02-2020 16:05

UK car production was in reasonable health last month, with 68,306 cars built here in April 2021. This is a 34,573.1 per cent increase on April 2020, when lockdown restrictions kept factories closed and just 197 cars were manufactured.
April’s production figures were 3.8 per cent down on the same month in 2019, though, while year-to-date production for 2021 of 374,864 cars shows a similar trend: up 17.3 per cent on the same period in 2020, but down 15 per cent on 2019.SEE MORE Best-selling

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UK car production on slow road to recovery in June

27-02-2020 16:05

With over 450k cars built in the first half of 2023, the UK car industry is still on an upward trajectory but remains 32.5% down on pre-COVID levels

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UK car production: January figures hit 13 year low

27-02-2020 16:05

Manufacturing falls 20.1 per cent to 68,790 units in January 2022 as semiconductor shortage continues to cause disruption

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UK car production figures sink for worst September in 25 years

27-02-2020 16:05

Car production in the UK suffered its worst September for a quarter of a century last month, with Covid-19 and ongoing political and economic uncertainty causing the decline.
Just 114,732 cars rolled off production lines in September 2020 - a decline of exactly five per cent from the same month last year and the worst September since 1995, when 111,182 cars were manufactured in the same month.SEE MORE Best-selling cars in the UK 2020Production for overseas markets declined 9.7 per cent in Septem

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UK car production fell 9.8% in 2022

27-02-2020 16:05

Political instability and semiconductor shortages cited as main reasons for worst year in UK car production since 1956

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UK car production fell 29% to lowest level since 1984 last year

27-02-2020 16:05

The number of cars built in the UK dropped by 29.3 per cent in 2020 due to Covid-19. Only 920,928 cars were produced - the lowest number since 1984.
Annual figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show production fell 2.3 per cent in December 2020, to 71,403 units, confirming fears in the industry that 2020 would see less than a million cars built in the UK for the first time since the aftermath of the global financial crisis in 2009.SEE MORE Best-selling cars in the UK

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UK car production falls 14% in worst February since 2010

27-02-2020 16:05

UK car production fell by 14 per cent year-on-year in February 2021, the lowest figure for the month since 2010, and the 18th consecutive month of decline.
Some 17,163 fewer cars were built last month than in February 2020, the result of reduced demand due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions keeping car showrooms shut, as well as ongoing issues with post-Brexit customs processes and global supply-chain issues.SEE MORE Best-selling cars of 2021Production for the domestic market fell by 34.9 per cen

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UK car production drops 18.2% in October

27-02-2020 16:05

The number of cars built in the UK fell by 18.2 per cent in October, with suppressed demand due to lockdowns in export markets driving the drop. 24,490 fewer cars were built here last month than over the same period in 2019.
A total of 110,179 new cars were produced in UK factories last month, with the number of vehicles built for the European market down 25.7 per cent, and the number of cars made for America falling 26 per cent.SEE MORE Best-selling cars in the UK 2020The number of cars built h

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UK car production down 95.4 per cent in May

27-02-2020 16:05

Car production in the UK was down 95.4 per cent year-on-year in May 2020, with some plants remaining closed due to lockdown while others reopened with fewer staff and smaller capacities.
A total of 5,314 cars rolled off UK production lines during the month. This was at least an improvement from the 197 in April 2020, but was still the worst May since records began in 1946.Best-selling cars in the UK 2020Around two-thirds of UK car plants reopened in May, according to the Society of Motor Manufac

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UK car production down 42.8% in first half of 2020

27-02-2020 16:05

Car production in the UK declined 42.8 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2020, with the coronavirus pandemic to blame.
Just 381,357 cars rolled off production lines in what was the weakest six months for UK car factories since 1954. Worse still, the damage caused by COVID-19 has led to 11,349 jobs having already been lost in the industry, according to the latest figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders).SEE MORE Best-selling cars in the UK 2020The market as a wh

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UK car production down 41.4% in October

27-02-2020 16:05

Weakest October production figures since 1956, with a mere 64,729 cars being built in the UK during the month

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UK car production down 37.6% in March due to coronavirus

27-02-2020 16:05

UK car production fell 37.6 per cent in March, with 47,428 fewer cars rolling off production lines as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.
Due to the ongoing crisis, car factories across the UK were shut down last month and have yet to reopen, resulting in more than 140 days’ worth of lost production in total and only 78,767 being manufactured in the whole of March.
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show output for the domestic market declined 3

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UK car production down 27% in worst January since 2009

27-02-2020 16:05

UK car production fell 27.3 per cent year-on-year in January 2021, with 86,052 cars built during the month. It marks the worst January since 2009 and the 17th consecutive month of decline.
The ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic drove the decline to a large extent, causing global supply chain issues and keeping car dealerships in the UK closed under lockdown restrictions. The Brexit transition period coming to an end at 11pm on 31 December 2020 also had an impact, with friction in the new t

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UK car production down 0.8% in February due to slow global demand

27-02-2020 16:05

The UK saw its sixth consecutive month of declining car manufacturing in February as demand fell in key global export markets

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UK car production declined 20.8 per cent in July

27-02-2020 16:05

UK car production declined 20.8 per cent year-on-year in July 2020, as social distancing measures and ongoing economic uncertainty hampered efforts to ramp up output.
A total of 85,696 cars were built in the UK in July 2020, down from 108,239 in the same month last year. Production for the home market took the worst hit, declining 37.1 per cent. Manufacturing for the export market fell 16.8 per cent.SEE MORE Best-selling cars in the UK 2020For the year-to-date, UK car production is now down 39.7

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UK car production: chip shortage sliced 100k cars off Q1 2022 output

27-02-2020 16:05

UK car production declined 32.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2022, with only 207,347 new cars built

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UK car production almost halved in August

27-02-2020 16:05

Car production in the UK fell 44.6 per cent year-on-year in August 2020 as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, as well as low demand from consumers both home and abroad.
Only 51,039 cars rolled off production lines during the month, compared with 92,153 in August 2019. Continuing restrictions and the implementation of local lockdowns across various parts of the UK meant many factories have not been able to get back up to full capacity.SEE MORE Best-selling cars in the UK 2020Furthermore, Au

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UK car production: 2021 was worst year since 1956

27-02-2020 16:05

The number of cars built in the UK in 2021 was 6.7 per cent fewer than in 2020 and 34 per cent down on pre-pandemic levels

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UK car manufacturing on the rise, but still down on pre-Covid levels

27-02-2020 16:05

Production rose 34 per cent year-on-year in August 2022, but is still 45.9 per cent below where it was in August 2019

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UK car manufacturing down 19.2% in first half of 2022

27-02-2020 16:05

Despite disappointing H1, June was the second consecutive month of growth, with supply issues expected to gradually ease

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