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• Volvo working with California on more stringent emissions standards

  31-03-2020 23:27
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volvo,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyContinue reading Volvo working with California on more stringent emissions standards Volvo working with California on more stringent emissions standards originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford CEO plans furloughs if crisis lingers

  31-03-2020 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jim Hackett told a Detroit radio station he could envision a scenario in which employees would be off without pay one out of every four weeks should the crisis last beyond early May.
  
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• VW names Schneider to government affairs post

  31-03-2020 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Anna Schneider takes over as head of public affairs and public policy for Volkswagen Group of America on April 3, succeeding longtime executive David Geanacopoulos, who is retiring.
  
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• It's Taco Tuesday! And this one from 1997 has only 23,000 miles

  31-03-2020 20:35
  
  Filed under:Toyota,Auctions,TruckContinue reading It's Taco Tuesday! And this one from 1997 has only 23,000 miles It's Taco Tuesday! And this one from 1997 has only 23,000 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car sales will surge when lockdown ends

  31-03-2020 20:02
  
  Dealers across the UK will experience a car sales boom when lockdown restrictions are eased, new data suggests.
  Of 421 car owners surveyed by BuyaCar - digital motor retailer and sister title of Auto Express - 86.4 per cent said they intend to only use their own vehicle for post-lockdown journeys, while only 4.4 per cent will use public transport and 9.2 per cent are undecided.
  When lockdown restrictions were first eased across the UK last year, there was an explosion in car sales, particularly
  
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• Tesla’s drive to keep plant open irked city that saw health risk

  31-03-2020 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Public records provide a detailed glimpse of what was a contentious days-long debate between local authorities and Tesla, which sought to stay open based on how the federal government defines critical infrastructure sectors.
  
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• Global Automotive Safety System Industry - Yahoo Finance

  31-03-2020 19:10 via finance.yahoo.com
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1987 Acura Legend Sedan

  31-03-2020 19:09
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Acura,Automotive History,ClassicsContinue reading Junkyard Gem: 1987 Acura Legend Sedan Junkyard Gem: 1987 Acura Legend Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:09:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Drivers to spend more on their next car than previously planned

  31-03-2020 19:02
  
  Drivers are set to spend more money on their next cars than they planned before the coronavirus lockdown came into effect.
  In April 2020, the average price paid for a car on online motor retailer BuyaCar.co.uk fell to a three-year low of £11,366, having dropped from £13,590 in April 2019. The first week of May 2020 saw the average price of a car on the site reserved for future purchase rise to nearly £16,000, however.
  BuyaCar, an Auto Express sister site, says the rise has come
  
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• BuyaCar pledges to continue prioritising NHS staff and key workers

  31-03-2020 19:02
  
  The digital motor retailer has delivered cars to 27 key workers recently, including 18 health professionals, up to 283 miles away
  
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• 2020 VW Passat Review & Buying Guide | New skin, same bones

  31-03-2020 18:30
  
  Continue reading 2020 VW Passat Review & Buying Guide | New skin, same bones 2020 VW Passat Review & Buying Guide | New skin, same bones originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Tiguan, Arteon getting plug-in hybrid versions in Europe

  31-03-2020 18:23
  
  Filed under:Green,Volkswagen,Crossover,Hybrid,sedanContinue reading Volkswagen Tiguan, Arteon getting plug-in hybrid versions in Europe Volkswagen Tiguan, Arteon getting plug-in hybrid versions in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:23:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen socially distance their logos

  31-03-2020 18:17
  
  Filed under:Etc.Continue reading Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen socially distance their logos Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen socially distance their logos originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:17:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• UAW names former NLRB chair as independent ethics officer, launches hotline

  31-03-2020 18:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The steps come as federal prosecutors continue to dangle the possibility of placing the UAW into federal receivership through the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
  
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• DIY car maintenance checklist: how to save money on servicing

  31-03-2020 18:05
  DIY maintenance is a great way to slash motoring costs, make your car last longerand enhance safety. The basics of servicing a car at home are easier than you think
  
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• Sega's 'F355 Challenge' versus ... the real thing

  31-03-2020 18:00
  
  Filed under:Toys/Games,Ferrari,Coupe,Luxury,Performance,ClassicsContinue reading Sega's 'F355 Challenge' versus ... the real thing Sega's 'F355 Challenge' versus ... the real thing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Jeep Grand Wagoneer spied testing - pictures

  31-03-2020 17:53
  Pictures of New Jeep Grand Wagoneer spied testing
  
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• The Learmousine, a 42-foot jet turned into a street-legal limo, is for sale

  31-03-2020 17:45
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Weird Car NewsContinue reading The Learmousine, a 42-foot jet turned into a street-legal limo, is for sale The Learmousine, a 42-foot jet turned into a street-legal limo, is for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Porsche postpones AGM

  31-03-2020 17:32
  
  Porsche Automobil Holding SE said its AGM would be postponed "in the light of the existing bans on meetings due to the corona pandemic".
  
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• Lucid Air electric car production version's reveal postponed

  31-03-2020 17:30
  
  Filed under:Electric,Luxury,sedan,coronavirusContinue reading Lucid Air electric car production version's reveal postponed Lucid Air electric car production version's reveal postponed originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The world's first-known VW Golf race car is for sale

  31-03-2020 17:14
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Volkswagen,Automotive History,Hatchback,Racing,ClassicsContinue reading The world's first-known VW Golf race car is for sale The world's first-known VW Golf race car is for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car maintenance checklist: look after your car in 8 DIY steps

  31-03-2020 17:05
  
  Our DIY car maintenance checklist will help you keep your car in great condition on the cheap
  
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• Here's what the giant kidney grille looks like on a BMW 4 Series Convertible

  31-03-2020 16:56
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,BMW,Convertible,LuxuryContinue reading Here's what the giant kidney grille looks like on a BMW 4 Series Convertible Here's what the giant kidney grille looks like on a BMW 4 Series Convertible originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:56:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Car maintenance checklist: look after your car in 8 DIY steps - pictures

  31-03-2020 16:50
  Pictures of maintenance checks to carry out on your car
  
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• Trump administration completes rollback of Obama-era fuel efficiency rules

  31-03-2020 16:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The announcement sets up a legal battle with California and more than 20 other states that plan to sue over the fate of one of the most ambitious U.S. climate change regulations.
  
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• The ultimate car care kit

  31-03-2020 16:15
  
  We reveal the ultimate car care kit to make cleaning your car as easy and effective as possible
  
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• FCA signs up for credit facility of EUR3.5bn

  31-03-2020 16:09
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has entered into a new credit facility with two banks. It says the credit line will be available for 'general corporate purposes and for working capital needs of the Group and is structured as a bridge facility to support the group's access to capital markets.
  
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• Auto sector faces biggest existential crisis since 2007-09

  31-03-2020 16:09
  
  The automotive sector is facing its biggest existential crisis since the 2007-2009 financial crisis with 97% of light vehicle manufacturing plants in Europe and North America temporarily shut down.
  
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• Hybrids, batteries promise us the quickest, 'most capable Jeep ever'

  31-03-2020 16:05
  
  Filed under:Green,Jeep,Crossover,SUV,Electric,Hybrid,Off-RoadContinue reading Hybrids, batteries promise us the quickest, 'most capable Jeep ever' Hybrids, batteries promise us the quickest, 'most capable Jeep ever' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2020 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo facelift spied - pictures

  31-03-2020 15:58
  Gallery of the new 2020 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo spied
  
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• Gasoline's average price falls below $2 a gallon

  31-03-2020 15:47
  
  Filed under:Green,Gas PricesContinue reading Gasoline's average price falls below $2 a gallon Gasoline's average price falls below $2 a gallon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Jobs of over 1.1m EU automobile workers affected so far, ACEA claims

  31-03-2020 15:46
  
  The jobs of at least 1,110,107 Europeans working in automobile manufacturing are affected by factory shutdowns as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, according to data compiled by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).
  
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• Ford delays North American production restart from coronavirus lockdown

  31-03-2020 15:31
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Chrysler,Fiat,Ford,GMTo generate cash, the No. 2 U.S. automaker had said last week it was poised to restart production at some plants in North America as early as April 6, bringing back such profitable vehicles as its top-selling F-150 full-sized pickup, the Transit commercial van and SUVs."The health and safety of our workforce, dealers, customers, partners and communities remains our highest priority," Kumar Galhotra, president of Ford's North American operatio
  
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• BorgWarner warns Delphi acquisition could be at risk

  31-03-2020 15:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Delphi drew down its full $500 million revolving credit facility to position for the downturn related to the coronavirus pandemic, a move BorgWarner said breached their merger agreement announced in January.
  
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• The ultimate car care kit - pictures

  31-03-2020 15:20
  Pictures of the best car care kit you can buy for your car
  
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• Delphi draws on $500m credit facility

  31-03-2020 15:13
  
  Delphi Technologies said it had been taking significant steps to conserve cash given the immediate impact on its business from the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• 2020 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport Drivers' Notes | A big luxury sedan bent on sport

  31-03-2020 15:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Genesis,New Car Reviews,Luxury,sedanContinue reading 2020 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport Drivers' Notes | A big luxury sedan bent on sport 2020 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport Drivers' Notes | A big luxury sedan bent on sport originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2020 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo facelift spied

  31-03-2020 14:58
  
  New 2020 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo spotted cold-weather testing with minimal disguise in Sweden
  
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• GM's redesigned full-size 2021 SUVs face delay over coronavirus

  31-03-2020 14:48
  
  Filed under:Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Plants/Manufacturing,Cadillac,Chevrolet,GM,GMCGeneral Motors told suppliers on Monday it is postponing work on at least half a dozen future models to conserve cash during the coronavirus pandemic and suggested it could delay the planned launch in late April of its highly profitable large sport utility vehicles.GM previously told suppliers that it planned to begin production in late April of the redesigned 2021 Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe and
  
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• PSA/Valeo team for 10,000 respirators study

  31-03-2020 14:46
  PSA and Valeo among other companies led by Air Liquide, have been asked by the French government to study the possibility of increasing respirator production to provide 10,000 of the machines in 50 days in a bid to aid the coronavirus battle.
  
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• Trump administration releasing final rule on fuel economy rollback

  31-03-2020 14:38
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyPresident Donald Trump is poised to roll back ambitious Obama-era vehicle mileage standards and raise the ceiling on damaging fossil fuel emissions for years to come, gutting one of the United States' biggest efforts against climate change.The Trump administration is expected to release a final rule Tuesday on mileage standards through 2026.The change — making good on the rollback after two years of Trump threatening and fighting
  
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• Trump administration issues final rule on lower fuel-economy increases

  31-03-2020 14:38
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyPresident Donald Trump is poised to roll back ambitious Obama-era vehicle mileage standards and raise the ceiling on damaging fossil fuel emissions for years to come, gutting one of the United States' biggest efforts against climate change.The Trump administration is expected to release a final rule Tuesday on mileage standards through 2026.The change — making good on the rollback after two years of Trump threatening and fighting
  
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• Car Care Special 2020

  31-03-2020 14:33
  
  Our complete car care guide shows the best way to maintain and clean your car to protect your investment…
  
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• Volvo to offer pickup, delivery, loaners for service

  31-03-2020 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volvo is removing a major pain point for customers with a vehicle undergoing service -- having to schlep to and from the dealership.
  
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• These 3 home office deals could make work-from-home life a lot more tolerable

  31-03-2020 14:30
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading These 3 home office deals could make work-from-home life a lot more tolerable These 3 home office deals could make work-from-home life a lot more tolerable originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Things to do with kids who like cars during the lockdown - pictures

  31-03-2020 14:11
  Pictures - things to do with kids who like cars during the lockdown
  
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• Mountune52's Mk7 VW GTI has a Golf R turbo and 380 horsepower

  31-03-2020 13:45
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,VolkswagenContinue reading Mountune52's Mk7 VW GTI has a Golf R turbo and 380 horsepower Mountune52's Mk7 VW GTI has a Golf R turbo and 380 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford indefinitely delays reopening N.A. plants; third worker death reported

  31-03-2020 13:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The automaker has pushed back targeted opening dates twice now as the pandemic worsens. It was previously aiming to begin work at Hermosillo Assembly in Mexico on April 6 and a handful of U.S. plants on April 14.
  
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• Faurecia temporarily shutters many plants

  31-03-2020 12:47
  
  Faurecia has shut down a large number of its production sites in Europe and will do the same in North and South America, following similar temporary moves by its customers.
  
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• Ford and GE plan ventilator production

  31-03-2020 12:27
  
  Ford, in collaboration with GE Healthcare, said it would begin producing in Michigan a third party ventilator with the goal of producing 50,000 of the vitally needed units within 100 days and up to 30,000 a month thereafter as needed.
  
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