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Ford extends production cuts in Europe on chip shortages
Microchip shortages at Valencia affected production of the Kuga crossover, Mondeo midsize model and Galaxy minivan, he said. Ford’s factory…
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Wacky $20,000 2021 Polaris Slingshot Might Not Be the Deathtrap We Think It Is | MotorBiscuit
If you’ve seen a 2021 Polaris Slingshot rolling down the road, you know it is one of the wackiest vehicles…
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Bunker Talk: Let’s Chat About All The Stories We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in…
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Ringbrothers Built A Badass Mercury Cougar With A Coyote V8
The Coyote V8 is one of Ford’s most iconic modern engines. Debuting in 2011 underhood of the Mustang GT and…
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Stolen $625,000 Ferrari 488 and GTC4 Lusso Found Hiding in Plain Sight | MotorBiscuit
Owning both a Ferrari 488 Spider and a GTC4 Lusso is an amazing feat, given that the supercar pair costs…
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2021 Ford Bronco Finally Enters Production March 29: Report
New Ford Broncos would’ve been in Americans’ driveways months ago, had it not been for you meddling viruses. But for…
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Mobileye, Transdev and Lohr to develop AV shuttles
Mobileye, an Intel Company, Transdev Autonomous Transport System (ATS), part of Transdev Group dedicated to autonomous mobility solutions; and Lohr…
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Did Russia Try To Refute Criticisms Of Its Missiles By Showing One Blowing Up A Syrian Hospital?
The Russian Ministry of Defense released a montage of video footage yesterday that it said showed successful strikes in Syria…
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This Week in Cars: Lexus IS500, Wrangler 392, the New Post Mobile
On Wednesday, President Biden signed an executive order mandating a 100-day review period of the supply chain for certain goods,…
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All Night Races Should Have Trippy, Glow-in-the-Dark Helmets Like This
Nighttime racing has long been an unimaginative affair. Mount headlights to the cars, or illuminate the track itself with enough…
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UK CV and engine production down in January
UK production of commercial vehicles (CVs) declined 31.5% in January with just 5,616 units leaving factory gates, according to data from…
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2022 Land Rover Defender V8 Priced Starting Near $100,000
The 2022 Land Rover Defender starts at $49,050 for the base two-door 90, an increase of $1600, and $51,850 for…
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Why I’m Done Pretending Touchscreen Infotainment Isn’t a Stupid, Hazardous Fad
Pretty much every study of in-car touchscreens’ effects on drivers reaches the same conclusion: They’re a serious distraction. This holds…
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VW expects strong rebound in sales, deliveries in 2021
FRANKFURT — Volkswagen Group said it expects revenues and deliveries to rebound strongly in the current year, shrugging off the impact…
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SMMT: January UK car production falls -27.3% as industry calls for measures to support competitiveness
UK car production fell -27.3% in January to 86,052 units, according to the latest figures issued today by the Society…
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A 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sidles in to Our Long-Term Fleet
We invited a 2021 Honda CR-V to endure our 40,000-mile test to spend some quality time with Honda’s bestseller and…
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Toyota develops packaged fuel cell system module to promote the hydrogen utilization toward the achievement of carbon neutrality
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has developed a product that packages a fuel cell (FC) system into a compact module and…
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Skip the 2021 Mazda CX-9 and Get a Subaru Ascent If You Need Space | MotorBiscuit
Who knew that Mazda’s largest SUV isn’t all that big? Families who want to make the most out of every…
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Suzuki’s Chairman Just Retired at 91 Years Old
Suzuki Motor Corporation chairman Osamu Suzuki announced today that he will retire in June at the downright youthful age of…
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Online used-vehicle startup Gettacar raises $25M
Online used-vehicle startup Gettacar has landed $25 million in new funding and plans to focus on developing products and expanding…
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Hot Wheels Unleashed Will Let You Drive Digital Die-Cast Toy Cars Soon
For more than five decades, Mattel has created die-cast toy cars that kids and adults enjoy. Hot Wheels has always…
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IIHS Top Safety Pick Prize Goes to Record Number of Vehicles for 2021
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named 90 vehicles a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ for 2021, up…
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2005 Compact Pickup Comparison Photos
Aaron KileyCar and Driver From the Archive: The once-stale compact pickup space is heating up, which has attracted the likes…
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Tested: 2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. the Compact Pickup Competition
From the June 2005 issue of Car and Driver. Entries in the guest book at Barker Ranch, an old vacant…
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Tesla Halted Model 3 Production in Fremont for Two Days Because of Parts Shortages
Tesla halted the Model 3 production line at the Fremont factory for two days due to parts shortages. Other automakers…
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Avoid the Ford Bronco Sport for These Alternatives Instead | MotorBiscuit
The Ford Bronco Sport made its automotive debut not too long ago. And since arriving on the scene, it’s become…
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Contractor-Flown Mirage F1 Aggressor Crash Lands At Tyndall Air Force Base: Reports
Reports are coming in of an unspecified “incident” involving a Mirage F1 fighter jet operated by the Airborne Tactical Advantage…
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2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo: What We Know So Far
Overview The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo combines the high-voltage performance of the company’s electrifying Taycan sedan with the stylish…
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Green NCAP adds PHEVs to ratings
Green NCAP on Thursday announced its environmental performance ratings of 25 new cars including, for the first time, plug-in hybrid…
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Picking Between the 2021 Subaru Forester and Honda CR-V Is Not Easy | MotorBiscuit
Subaru and Honda both have fantastic reputations when it comes to manufacturing safe and reliable vehicles that consumers trust. When…
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Bowler’s One-Off Military Truck Concept With a 300-HP Land Rover Turbodiesel Is Up for Grabs
Two years before Jaguar Land Rover took over the company, off-road racing specialist Bowler sent its Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV)…
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Toyota postpones opening new Myanmar plant
Toyota Motor has decided to postpone the opening of its new plant in Myanmar amid heightened political uncertainty following the…
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Chevy Offering Incentive If You’re Coming From A Non-GM Brand
It’s though being a dealership these days what with the coronavirus pandemic taking its toll on new car sales and…
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Jeep brings back Springsteen ad after singer cleared of drunken-driving charge
Jeep is bringing back its Bruce Springsteen ad after the rock icon was cleared today of charges of driving while…
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Suzuki chief to step down after 40 years
Osamu Suzuki, the 91 year old chairman of Suzuki Motor, is to step down after heading the carmaker for over…
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TrueCar swings to Q4 net profit on ALG sale
Vehicle listings company TrueCar swung to a net profit in the fourth quarter on the sale of its ALG subsidiary…
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Volvo Cars and Geely Auto to merge powertrain units
Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have agreed on a wide-ranging collaboration that they say will maximise the strengths of the…
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Hyundai Kona Electric Battery Worldwide Recall Will Cost $900 Million
South Korea has issued a recall for more than 25,000 Hyundai Kona Electric crossovers over potential fires. Hyundai and battery…
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2021 Buick Envision Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview Although it shares a segment with heavy hitters from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, the 2021 Buick Envision occupies an…
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470-HP Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Launch Edition Costs $75K
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is arriving in the spring as a fully loaded launch edition model. It’ll start…
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What Auto Insurance Companies Offer 12 Month Policies?
Kittisak Jirasittichai / EyeEmGetty Images Are you considering a longer auto insurance policy for your vehicle? A 12-month policy can…
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Tenneco swings to $167 million net income in Q4 as full-year revenue drops
Diversified auto supplier Tenneco Inc. said it swung to net income of $167 million in the fourth quarter from a…
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Does the 2022 Nissan Frontier Have a Manual Transmission? | MotorBiscuit
The 2022 Nissan Frontier midsize pickup truck was a long time coming. It looks propelled into the future, but Nissan…
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Review, Trims, Specs, Price, New Interior Features, Exterior Design, and Specifications
The Ioniq 5’s innovative interior is designed to maximize space. It’s no wonder Hyundai calls it a ‘Living Space.’ With…
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The V8-Powered 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Launch Edition Starts at $74,995
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Launch Edition will start at $74,995 once it arrives in U.S. dealerships by the…
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Tested: 2021 Buick Envision Merely Poses as A Luxury SUV
In the classic sci-fi film Invasion of the Body Snatchers, aliens come down to Earth and essentially start producing emotionless…
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Ford Finally Adds Its Wildly Popular King Ranch Trim to the 2021 Explorer
The Explorer King Ranch also comes with Ford’s Co-Pilot360 Assist+ suite of safety tech standard, which includes evasive steering assist,…
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Tested: 1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Photos
Larry GriffinCar and Driver From the Archive: Mercedes-Benz’s new C43 AMG is defined by its bellowing V-8 and impressive poise…
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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Claims 33 MPG, 30-Mile Electric Range
The Hyundai Santa Fe will soon have a plug-in-hybrid model, and it will join a hybrid model as well as…
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Best New Station Wagons of 2021
Jeff XuCar and Driver Here at Car and Driver, the station wagon holds a special place in our hearts. Its…
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