viernes, 31 de mayo de 2019

GM to Invest $24 Million to Expand Full Size Truck Production at Indiana Plant

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) is making a new round of upgrades to its Fort Wayne Assembly plant to further increase production of the all-new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups – especially crew cab models.

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Here’s to the next 15: Autoblog is just getting started

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Autoblog celebrates 15 years of obsessively covering the auto industry

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The sudden rise of the subcompact crossover

In a U.S. market with an almost insatiable appetite for spacious crossovers and SUVs, there's plenty of room for their bite-size counterparts.



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Vendors get a hard look as dealer profits fall

Many dealers say that cutting vendor costs is a priority this year. The reviews follow a year in which the average U.S. light-vehicle dealership reported a loss on operations for the first time in at least a decade.



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Subaru's rapid growth spurs need for technicians

Subaru is working to double its force of technicians to 13,000 in the next four years to address a shortage spurred by growing sales.



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Ford preps SUV debuts for Frankfurt auto show while rivals pull out

Ford said it will attend the Frankfurt auto show in September in a boost for the event even as rivals such as Toyota, Renault and all of Fiat Chrysler's marques decide to skip one of the industry's top showcases for new products.



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Volkswagen will introduce robotaxis in China

Volkswagen and Jianghuai Automobile will collaborate to provide autonomous mobility services in China, including robotaxis.



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Buenas noticias para las bicicletas de pedales con pedaleo asistido: La DGT se pronuncia

Ante la proliferación de ventas de vehículos de dos ruedas y la similar apariencia física entre bicicletas de pedales con pedaleo asistido y los ciclos de motor, así como las continuas consultas de entidades locales y particulares en relación a la obligación de matricular los ciclos de motor (categoría europea L1e-A), la DGT ha elaborado […]

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FCA-Renault deal would test pledge to keep all plants open

A promise by Fiat Chrysler to deliver 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion) of savings in its merger with Renault without closing plants looks brave to some analysts, given the Italian automaker’s surplus capacity in Europe.



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BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen shares fall on Trump's Mexico tariff threat

Shares in BMW, Daimler and VW Group extended losses in Frankfurt on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs from next month on imports from Mexico, where the three automakers have plants.



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Volkswagen will introduce self-driving cars in China

VW Group plans to extend its joint venture with JAC in China to focus on developing autonomous vehicles and mobility programs such as ride-hailing and short-term rental services.  



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VW to introduce self-driving cars with partner JAC in China

VW Group plans to extend its joint venture with JAC in China to focus on developing autonomous vehicles and mobility programs such as ride-hailing and short-term rental services.  



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Llamada a revisión: Estas son todas las marcas y modelos afectados esta semana

Hoy hemos decidido sacar públicamente las llamadas a revisión de los fabricantes, por lo que a partir de ahora y de forma prácticamente semana haremos un repaso de las llamadas a revisión que se producen en nuestro país, de su motivo y de su posible solución. Cabe destacar que si has recibido una notificación que […]

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Auto stocks fall overseas as Trump threatens Mexico tariffs

Railing against a surge of illegal immigrants across the southern U.S. border, President Trump said he would hit all goods coming from Mexico with a 5 percent tariff, and would increase that each month until reaching 25 percent on Oct. 1, unless Mexico takes immediate action.



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Uber loses $1B in Q1 as revenue rises 20%

Uber reported a $1 billion loss and a 20 percent rise in revenue in its first quarterly report as a public company, affirming the challenges the company faces to become profitable one day while spending heavily to fend off ride-hailing and delivery rivals.



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El Lotus Type 130 ya tiene fecha de lanzamiento: El primer «hypercar» eléctrico británico

Lotus nos ha confirmado hoy que el primer modelo totalmente nuevo que llega a la firma en los últimos 10 años se llama por el momento Type 130. El modelo será revelado al mundo en un evento exclusivo que tendrá lugar en el centro de Londres el próximo 16 de julio. Tras la primera confirmación […]

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Toyota, Nissan, Honda under pressure as Trump threatens Mexico tariffs

Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mazda all saw their shares tumble after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on imports from Mexico from next month. The automakers all have plants in the country.



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FCA-Renault deal would test pledge to keep all plants open

A promise by Fiat Chrysler to deliver 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion) of savings in its merger with Renault without closing plants looks brave to some analysts, given the Italian automaker’s surplus capacity in Europe.



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Dossier, los 80 modelos más vendidos en Sudáfrica durante abril

Durante el pasado mes de abril las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Sudáfrica se mantuvieron estables registrando un repunte del 3,9% en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior hasta alcanzar un volumen total de 24.989 unidades entregadas a nuevos clientes. Sudáfrica es el segundo mercado más importante de África solo por detrás de […]

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Jaguar Land Rover reveals temperature-changing steering wheel

Jaguar Land Rover's prototype steering wheel would heat and cool to indicate turns, lane changes and upcoming intersections.



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UK production plunges in April on Brexit concerns

Production by automakers in the UK plummeted last month as factories were halted and shifts rescheduled to brace for the planned March 28 Brexit.



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Automakers tremble in Asia as Trump threatens Mexico tariffs

Railing against a surge of illegal immigrants across the southern U.S. border, President Trump said he would hit all goods coming from Mexico with a 5 percent tariff, and would increase that each month until reaching 25 percent on Oct. 1, unless Mexico takes immediate action.



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Manley sold $3.5 million in FCA shares a day after Renault offer

In his disclosure, Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley declared selling 250,000 shares at an average price of $13.85 for a total value of $3.5 million.



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jueves, 30 de mayo de 2019

White House moves to speed vote on North America trade deal

The Trump administration took a procedural action aimed at speeding up a vote in Congress on the new North American trade deal, but the move rankled House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has sought more time to review the pact.



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Trump to slap tariffs on Mexico over migrant flows

The 5 percent tariff would take effect on June 10 “until such time as illegal migrants coming through Mexico, and into our country, STOP,” Trump said in a Twitter post late Thursday.



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Cadillac expands V-series performance lineup

GM executives broadly detailed the strategy changes when unveiling one of two V-series models of the new 2020 CT4 and 2020 CT5 sedans, which will go on sale in early 2020.



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Trump to impose 5% tariff on Mexico over illegal immigration

The 5 percent tariff would take effect on June 10 “until such time as illegal migrants coming through Mexico, and into our country, STOP,” Trump said in a Twitter post on Thursday night.



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Cadillac unveils expanded V-series performance lineup

GM executives broadly detailed the strategy changes when unveiling one of two V-series models of the new 2020 CT4 and 2020 CT5 sedans, which will go on sale in early 2020.



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Trump to trigger process to accelerate congressional vote on N.A. trade pact

The White House plans to trigger a process that would allow President Trump to submit his new trade deal with Canada and Mexico to Congress within 30 days, a challenge to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who had warned against such a step.



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Pentagon seeks funds to reduce U.S. reliance on China's rare earth metals

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They're used in products ranging from phones to EVs to satellites.

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Manley sold $3.5 million in FCA shares a day after Renault offer

In his disclosure, Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley declared selling 250,000 shares at an average price of $13.85 for a total value of $3.5 million.



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2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP First Ride Review | Embrace your inner badass

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Half the price of the average new car, but way more than twice as fun.

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eBay Find | 1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning with just 28,000 miles

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The original Ford muscle truck.

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El nuevo crossover de Kia se denominará Seltos

Kia Motors ya tiene casi lista la presentación oficial del nuevo crossover de tamaño pequeño que debería compartir escenario con los Soul de última generación como alternativa del segmento B. No se ofertará en Europa dado que aquí contamos con el Stonic para cubrir ese lugar. El nuevo modelo ya sabemos que tomará la denominación […]

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Legendary Group B MG Metro 6R4 going to auction with only 7 miles

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It's expected to draw more than $200,000.

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2019 Hyundai Veloster now a Top Safety Pick after door issue resolved

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Older models will be recalled for door fix.

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Hennessey Maximus: 1000 CV, base de Jeep Gladiator y un precio astronómico

¿Es el Jeep Gladiator una bestia? Sí, pero ahora es mucho más salvaje de lo que podía ser tras salir de la fábrica con su motor más bestia, un V6 Pentastar de 3.6 litros. Ahora, el Hennessey ha cogido por banda al Jeep Gladiator y le ha montado bajo el capo, un motor V8 sobrealimentado […]

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