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• California defies Trump and moves forward on emissions rules

  26-03-2017 20:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Alternative Fuels,Fuel Efficiency,Electric,Future,Hybrid"What were you thinking when you threw yourselves on the mercy of the Trump administration to solve your problems?" asked Mary Nichols, head of CARB.Continue reading California defies Trump and moves forward on emissions rules California defies Trump and moves forward on emissions rules originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 Mar 2017 14:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |&
  
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• Lamborghini Aventador Performante

  26-03-2017 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s been just a few months since Lamborghini upgraded the flagship Aventador to S specs, thus introducing the facelifted model, and the Italian firm is already testing a new iteration of the supercar. With the mid-cycle facelift and the high-performance SuperVeloce (SV) already on the road it might seem out of place for Lambo to test a new version of the current generation model, but the prototype our paparazzi caught testing on public roads doesn’t appear to be a next-gen car. Ins
  
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• China V Germany – Not Soccer, It’s Chery Taking-On Mercedes-Benz

  26-03-2017 19:52
  
  german giant mercedes-benz recently unveiled plans for its line of electric cars to be called ‘eq’ and announced plans for manufacturing in germany and china – the latter already the world’s largest ev (electric vehicle market).but according to newsagency reuters there is a significant road-block in the form of chinese brand chery which has told trademark regulators it has been selling its ‘eq’ two-door electric car for two years.while ‘benz has...Read m
  
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• Recalls For Nissan Murano, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Discovery Sport And Volvo XC90

  26-03-2017 19:26
  
  recalls have been announced for some nissan murano, range rover, range rover sport, land rover discovery sport and volvo xc90 models sold in australia.for nissan’s murano, incorrect clamp fittings on the power steering hydraulic hose may cause fluid leakage and loss of steering assistance (so you’d notice the steering effort getting heavier). and if the leaking fluid comes into contact with something hot (like the exhaust) a fire may result.there are 426 examples of the muran...Read
  
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• Ford Mustang Number 00002 Set To Smash Price Records At Indianapolis Auction

  26-03-2017 18:55
  
  muscle car fans and ford mustang enthusiasts are readying for the mecum auction in indianapolis in may when mustang number 00002 is offered for sale.claimed to be the first-ever mustang hardtop – a pre-production model – the vehicle has been sitting in the henry ford museum and is likely to fetch a new record price when bidding gets underway.painted in ‘caspian blue’ with a matching blue crinkle vinyl interior, ford mustang number 00002 runs the 2.8-litre in-line...Read m
  
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• SsangYong Teases All-New Large SUV Ahead Of Seoul Motor Show

  26-03-2017 18:00
  
  while ssangyong is currently ‘on the bench’ in australia, perhaps this all-new full-size suv may the conduit for local distributor ateco automotive to push-ahead with the specialist suv brand.renderings of the all-new vehicle – model code y400 - have been released by ssangyong uk ahead of its debut at the seoul motor show.scheduled for launch in korea within months and in global markets by the end of the year, ssangyong’s new flagship model measures 4,850mm in len...Read
  
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• PSA Looks Set To Buy Lotus And Proton

  26-03-2017 17:50
  
  as reported by tmr last month, china’s geely (parent company of volvo) was interested in purchasing malaysian brand proton (which in turn owns british sports car specialist lotus cars).however the south china morning post reports geely president an conghui has confirmed the company is walking away from that plan.geely has just announced a record profit in 2016 of $us739-million and is set to launch its new suv brand lynk & co (a co-development with volvo) as it increa...Read
  
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• Buyer's Guide: Mazda 3 vs Honda Civic Hatchback

  26-03-2017 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SUVs have the world by storm, getting a second wind after the high-priced fuel crisis of years past, and ultimately forcing automakers to rethink their whole strategy. But, SUVS aren’t the only popular models on the market, as hatchbacks are still a big-ticket item as well. There are so many to choose from – models like the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus, and even the Mini Cooper have found their way into the hearts of many, but there are two other players in this game that are worth y
  
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• Carfection Reviews The Bugatti Chiron, Makes Everyone Jealous: Video

  26-03-2017 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Glamour, prestige, and incredible levels of excess in every single way – these are the things that make the Bugatti Chiron what it is. A rundown on the specs is staggering. Making it go is a quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W-16 engine producing 1,479 horsepower and 1,180 pound-feet of torque through all four wheels. The engine is so voracious, it’ll suck up 60,000 liters of air per minute. A run to 62 mph slots into the low 2-second range, while the ungoverned top speed is somewhere in t
  
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• “African Racer” Web Series Looks Slick On Your iPhone

  26-03-2017 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It’s always nice to find a little kernel of automotive video on your phone to keep you occupied during downtime. The latest offering we’ve come across is dubbed “African Racer,” and you can stream it directly to your iPhone via a new app called Edition_ctreamer, all for the low price of completely free.“African Racer” follows the exploits of Gavin Rooke, a South African art dealer hell bent on racing vintage Porsche 911/912’s in a variety of hill climbs
  
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