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• Toyota GR Yaris priced less than a VW GTI in the U.K.

  05-03-2020 21:55
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Hatchback,PerformanceContinue reading Toyota GR Yaris priced less than a VW GTI in the U.K. Toyota GR Yaris priced less than a VW GTI in the U.K. originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 15:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Pickup trucks ranked by their likelihood to pass 200,000 miles

  05-03-2020 21:32
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Ford,Honda,RAM,Toyota,Car Buying,Used Car Buying,TruckThese are the pickup trucks that are the most likely to reach 200,000 miles. The top three trucks all come from Japan.Continue reading Pickup trucks ranked by their likelihood to pass 200,000 miles Pickup trucks ranked by their likelihood to pass 200,000 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 15:32:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi announces pricing for 500-horsepower SQ8 crossover coupe

  05-03-2020 21:21
  
  Filed under:Audi,Crossover,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Audi announces pricing for 500-horsepower SQ8 crossover coupe Audi announces pricing for 500-horsepower SQ8 crossover coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 15:21:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Genesis prices GV80 crossover starting at $49,925

  05-03-2020 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "To our competitors, consider the GV80's pricing a shot across the bow," said Mark Del Rosso, CEO of Genesis Motor North America.
  
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• Racing Vespas in the Mexican 1000 sounds like peak adventure

  05-03-2020 20:30
  
  Filed under:Motorcycle,Off-RoadContinue reading Racing Vespas in the Mexican 1000 sounds like peak adventure Racing Vespas in the Mexican 1000 sounds like peak adventure originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 14:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Hyundai joins Kia in recalling vehicles for potential fuel hose leak, fire risk

  05-03-2020 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The recall covers about 207,000 2013-14 Hyundai Sonata sedans in the U.S. The move comes after Kia Motors America said last week it was recalling nearly 142,000 Optima sedans for the same issue.
  
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• 'Pure and simple greed': UAW ex-president charged with million-dollar embezzlement

  05-03-2020 20:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,UAW/UnionsContinue reading 'Pure and simple greed': UAW ex-president charged with million-dollar embezzlement 'Pure and simple greed': UAW ex-president charged with million-dollar embezzlement originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Former UAW president charged with corruption for allegedly embezzling $1m

  05-03-2020 20:00
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,UAW/UnionsContinue reading Former UAW president charged with corruption for allegedly embezzling $1m Former UAW president charged with corruption for allegedly embezzling $1m originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 14:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 First Drive | Better when bigger

  05-03-2020 19:45
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 First Drive | Better when bigger 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 First Drive | Better when bigger originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 13:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota dealership employee tests positive for coronavirus near Seattle

  05-03-2020 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota of Kirkland, owned by O'Brien Auto Group, said it's taking precautions recommended by local, state and federal agencies to limit any possible spread of the virus.
  
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• Can Automotive Ai become as Smart as Lionel Messi's brain? - Electropages

  05-03-2020 18:37 via electropages.com
  
  Can Automotive Ai become as Smart as Lionel Messi's brain?  Electropages
  
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• New Genesis GV80 SUV priced from $49,925 to $71,975

  05-03-2020 18:36
  
  Filed under:Genesis,Car Buying,SUV,LuxuryContinue reading New Genesis GV80 SUV priced from $49,925 to $71,975 New Genesis GV80 SUV priced from $49,925 to $71,975 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 12:36:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Honda CR-V Touring Review | Road-tripping Honda's jack of all trades

  05-03-2020 18:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Honda,Quick Spins,CrossoverContinue reading 2020 Honda CR-V Touring Review | Road-tripping Honda's jack of all trades 2020 Honda CR-V Touring Review | Road-tripping Honda's jack of all trades originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Roland Gumpert Nathalie is a methanol fuel-cell supercar because why not

  05-03-2020 17:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Coupe,Electric,Hydrogen,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading Roland Gumpert Nathalie is a methanol fuel-cell supercar because why not Roland Gumpert Nathalie is a methanol fuel-cell supercar because why not originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 11:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesca acquires automotive fabrics competitor Willy Schmitz - Knitting Industry

  05-03-2020 17:34 via knittingindustry.com
  Tesca acquires automotive fabrics competitor Willy Schmitz  Knitting Industry
  
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• Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record | Behind the Wheel S02 // E09

  05-03-2020 17:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Coupe,Electric,Racing,Specialty,Supercars,VideosContinue reading Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record | Behind the Wheel S02 // E09 Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record | Behind the Wheel S02 // E09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 11:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Japan's Big 5 face $1.6B profit hit from virus, analyst says

  05-03-2020 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The coronavirus has shut down factories in Hubei, China’s fourth-largest auto manufacturing hub, and continues to ripple across the global auto industry, Goldman Sachs said. Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors and Mazda rely on key parts from the country even if they assemble vehicles elsewhere.
  
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• Volvo Cars opens new battery assembly line at Ghent

  05-03-2020 17:05
  
  Geely's Volvo Cars has formally opened a new battery assembly line at its Belgian factory in Ghent where it will start building its first full electric car, the XC40 Recharge P8, later this year.
  
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• 2020 Geneva Motor Show Mega Photo Gallery | The auto show that wasn't

  05-03-2020 17:03
  
  Filed under:Geneva Motor ShowContinue reading 2020 Geneva Motor Show Mega Photo Gallery | The auto show that wasn't 2020 Geneva Motor Show Mega Photo Gallery | The auto show that wasn't originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 11:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2021 Volkswagen Atlas gets new face, same base price

  05-03-2020 16:54
  
  Filed under:Volkswagen,CrossoverContinue reading 2021 Volkswagen Atlas gets new face, same base price 2021 Volkswagen Atlas gets new face, same base price originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 10:54:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ​​​​New Maserati MC20 supercar seen for first time - pictures

  05-03-2020 16:39
  Gallery of the new Maserati MC20 supercar spied for the first time
  
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• Renault UK offers charger deal to EV van buyers

  05-03-2020 16:32
  
  Renault Trucks UK has chosen EO Charging to support retail and small business operators of its vehicles.
  
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• Cox Automotive UK acquires Bruntingthorpe operator C Walton Ltd - AM

  05-03-2020 16:11 via am-online.com
  
  Cox Automotive UK acquires Bruntingthorpe operator C Walton Ltd  AM
  
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• Why Jaguar Land Rover's Havn ride-hailing service sounds nicer than Uber or Lyft

  05-03-2020 16:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Jaguar,Transportation Alternatives,SUV,Electric,LuxuryContinue reading Why Jaguar Land Rover's Havn ride-hailing service sounds nicer than Uber or Lyft Why Jaguar Land Rover's Havn ride-hailing service sounds nicer than Uber or Lyft originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S First Drive | Behold, the 603-horsepower spa

  05-03-2020 15:45
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,First Drives,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryContinue reading 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S First Drive | Behold, the 603-horsepower spa 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S First Drive | Behold, the 603-horsepower spa originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 09:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Former UAW chief charged in corruption probe, expected to plead guilty

  05-03-2020 15:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The years-long corruption probe of the UAW has now reached the union’s highest office. Gary Jones is expected to plead guilty. 
  
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• Electric Jaguar XJ spied testing at high speed on frozen roads

  05-03-2020 15:20
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Jaguar,Hatchback,Electric,Future,Luxury,sedanContinue reading Electric Jaguar XJ spied testing at high speed on frozen roads Electric Jaguar XJ spied testing at high speed on frozen roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Sales slide continues in Australia

  05-03-2020 15:04
  
  February 2020 new vehicle sales continued a trend of negative growth in Australia, Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber said.
  
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• Why Porsche is not interested in making an electric hypercar with big power

  05-03-2020 14:59
  
  Filed under:Auto News,Porsche,Coupe,Hybrid,LuxuryContinue reading Why Porsche is not interested in making an electric hypercar with big power Why Porsche is not interested in making an electric hypercar with big power originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 08:59:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche's brightest minds clash over whether the sacred 911 should go hybrid

  05-03-2020 14:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Porsche,Coupe,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformanceContinue reading Porsche's brightest minds clash over whether the sacred 911 should go hybrid Porsche's brightest minds clash over whether the sacred 911 should go hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 08:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Commercials sales remain weak in New Zealand

  05-03-2020 14:53
  
  A 14.4% year on year plunge in new commercial vehicle sales last month is concerning the local Motor Industry Association.
  
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• MTA partially restarts as military cordons off Codogno

  05-03-2020 14:52
  
  Electronic component supplier, MTA says it has secured permission for a limited number of staff to resume partial production at its plant in Codogno, which remains cordoned off by the military in a bid to stem the coronavirus outbreak. 
  
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• New Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 2020 review - pictures

  05-03-2020 14:35
  The Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 boasts 296bhp, but it's not cheap
  
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• With spring on the way, here comes the sun — and a sunshade 4-pack

  05-03-2020 14:30
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading With spring on the way, here comes the sun — and a sunshade 4-pack With spring on the way, here comes the sun — and a sunshade 4-pack originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 08:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2021 Genesis G80 takes its luxury credentials upmarket

  05-03-2020 14:04
  
  Filed under:Genesis,Luxury,sedanContinue reading 2021 Genesis G80 takes its luxury credentials upmarket 2021 Genesis G80 takes its luxury credentials upmarket originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Mar 2020 08:04:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UK LCV growth spurt ends in February

  05-03-2020 14:01
  
  Sales of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in the UK fell 2% year on year in February 2020 to after two successive months of growth, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  
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• Hyundai and Kia announce another recall to prevent engine fires

  05-03-2020 13:30
  
  Filed under:Recalls,SafetyHyundai is joining affiliated automaker Kia in yet another U.S. recall for problems that could cause engine fires.Hyundai said Wednesday that it's recalling nearly 207,000 Sonata midsize cars from 2013 and 2014 because a hose that connects one fuel pump to another can develop cracks, leak fuel and potentially cause a fire.The South Korean automaker is still developing a fix.Continue reading Hyundai and Kia announce another recall to prevent engine fires Hyundai and Kia
  
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• Toyota recalls 1.9m vehicles in US, 3.2m worldwide

  05-03-2020 13:24
  
  Toyota said it was recalling a further 1.2m vehicles in the US due to possible fuel pump failures that can cause engines to stall and potentially cause accidents.
  
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• Continental 2019 adjusted profit falls as vehicle demand slumps

  05-03-2020 13:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The German supplier said it will step up cost savings that could include forced redundancies as the company expects worldwide car production to fall for the third year in row in 2020.
  
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• Industry leaders become patrons of Automotive 30% Club - Car Dealer Magazine

  05-03-2020 13:11 via cardealermagazine.co.uk
  
  Industry leaders become patrons of Automotive 30% Club  Car Dealer Magazine
  
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• Thai Chevrolet owners sue GM over market exit

  05-03-2020 13:02
  
  Around 100 owners of Chevrolet vehicles in Thailand are suing General Motors (GM), accusing the US carmaker of violating vehicle purchase agreements, according to local reports.
  
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• New Audi SQ8 2020 review - pictures

  05-03-2020 12:50
  The new Audi SQ8 produces 428bhp from its big 4.0-litre V8 diesel engine
  
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• New Audi SQ8 2020 review

  05-03-2020 12:50
  The new Audi SQ8 produces 428bhp from its big 4.0-litre V8 diesel engine
  
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• Continental records 2019 net income loss of EUR1.23bn

  05-03-2020 12:41
  
  Continental has posted a 2019 net income loss attributable to the shareholders of the parent of EUR1.23bn (US$1.4bn), with sales fractionally up 0.2% at EUR44.5bn.
  
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• Genesis brings 'two lines' lighting look to next-gen G80 sedan

  05-03-2020 12:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The idea behind the lighting in the new G80 is to get Hyundai's premium brand noticed. While its quality and satisfaction scores are industry-leading, the Genesis brand is still a big unknown to many.
  
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• Streamlining automotive businesses could bring 'significant' benefits for fleets - Fleet World

  05-03-2020 12:25 via fleetworld.co.uk
  
  Streamlining automotive businesses could bring 'significant' benefits for fleets  Fleet World
  
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• Ex-Uber self-driving head declares bankruptcy after $179M loss to Google

  05-03-2020 12:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Uber has said in financial filings that it expects to challenge paying the big judgment against its ex-employee Anthony Levandowski, who is fighting a federal indictment on charges of stealing trade secrets from Google.
  
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• New transparent BMW logo arrives

  05-03-2020 11:45
  
  The BMW Concept i4 featured a new transparent logo design, marking the most radical change to the company’s branding in 100 years
  
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• PSA outlines Europe charging partners

  05-03-2020 11:22
  
  PSA has chosen a partner for the installation of charging stations in each country in Europe.
  
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• German composer again creates sound for BMW EV

  05-03-2020 11:14
  
  BMW hired German film score composer and record producer Hans Zimmer to work with in house sound designer Renzo Vitale to develop audio features for the Concept i4 EV revealed on line this week (in lieu of a planned Geneva show debut).
  
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