Thursday 31 December 2020

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Toyota Files For Car Wash Judgement Patent For Autonomous Vehicles

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 03:57 AM PST

The new technology would essentially allow autonomous cars to take a wash under their own volition.

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Honda Launches A “Car Mask” To Filter Out Airborne Viruses In Your Car

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 02:55 AM PST

The antiviral product uses tiny spikes to damage the virus before it can affect you.

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Hyundai, Genesis And Kia Win A Collective 9 Good Design Awards

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 01:59 AM PST

The three Korean brands have made leaps and bounds with their design.

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Can We Interest You In An 55k Mile 1983 Audi Ur-Quattro?

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 07:03 PM PST

This 1983 Audi Ur-Quattro is one of 763 examples sold in North America.

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Bentley Builds Bat Boxes to Bolster its Base’s Biodiversity

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 06:32 PM PST

A green plant means being friendlier to wildlife, too.

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How Fast Is The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio In The Real World?

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 05:54 PM PST

Alfa Romeo's Giulia Quadrifoglio goes for a top speed run on the German Autobahn.

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The GMC Hummer EV’s “Features Dude” Was a Pro Desert Racer

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 05:19 PM PST

An experienced off-road racer helped develop many of the Hummer's wild features.

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BMW M4 Driver Brakes From 174 MPH, Narrowly Misses Rear-Ending Mazda3

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 04:43 PM PST

The driver of the BMW M4 managed to slow down from 174 mph to 87 mph.

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Walter P. Chrysler’s Great-Grandson Proposes Changes To PSA Merger, Files Objection With U.S. Committee On Foreign Investment

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 04:10 PM PST

Under the proposal, Stellantis would be renamed the Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram Corporation.

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Seven-Time F1 Champ Lewis Hamilton Set To Receive Knighthood

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 03:36 PM PST

The reigning F1 world champion is receiving another honor for his accomplishments.

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Lamborghini Urus Heads To Russia To Film New Promo

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 03:00 PM PST

Watch the Urus in action in different environments in Lamborghini's new video .

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Saudi Activist Who Fought For Women’s Right To Drive Sentenced To Nearly 6 Years In Prison

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 02:24 PM PST

Ironically, the Saudi government eventually granted women permission to drive.

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Wednesday 30 December 2020

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German EV Subsidies Sextuple In 2020 As More Buyers Embrace Electrification

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 03:57 AM PST

The introduction of increased subsidies in July played a major role in this.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Pricing Allegedly Leaked, Starts At $77,055

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 02:55 AM PST

The Hemi V8-powered Wrangler Rubicon 392 is almost $35,000 pricier than the regular Rubicon.

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Despite UK-EU Trade Deal, British Car Industry Has Already Been Hurt

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 01:53 AM PST

Nissan recently decided against building the electric Ariya in the UK.

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Toyota Has Already Sold Well Over 300,000 Units Of The GR Yaris… In Gran Turismo Sport

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 07:05 PM PST

Toyota has also sold almost 1.8 million units of the GR Supra in the popular racing sim.

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C8 Corvette Receives A Nice Boost To 700 HP With Bolt-On Supercharger Kit

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 06:28 PM PST

Can't wait for the C8 Corvettee Z06? You may find this one interesting then.

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MINI Brand Boss Compares Hatchback To 911, Calls It Central to Brand Identity

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 05:55 PM PST

MINI understands that changes to the hatchback have to be made carefully.

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Canadian Man Charged For Allegedly Sleeping While Using Tesla Autopilot

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 04:43 PM PST

Canada's motor vehicle acts don't address self-driving cars and regulations are lacking.

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This 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer Restomod Says Bronco Who?

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 04:09 PM PST

Old school styling meets crate engine power in this classic SUV.

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Ford Parking 2021 F-150s At Amusement Park While Non-Union Workers Fit Seatbelts

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 03:34 PM PST

Ford is in an awful hurry to get 2021 F-150s to dealerships.

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GM Recalling 624,000 Vehicles Because Seat Belts May Not Be Secured

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 03:00 PM PST

Vehicles being recalled include the Chevy Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon XL.

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FCA Looking To Open Customization Facility For Jeep Wrangler And Gladiator

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 02:26 PM PST

FCA will invest $23 million into the 250,000 square-foot facility.

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Carjackings On The Rise And COVID-19 Likely Plays A Role

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 01:50 PM PST

With juveniles offenders not being held in detention centers, they're out on the street and free to commit crimes.

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