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Rolls-Royce reveals Phantom inspired by Italian Riviera

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Rolls-Royce this week unveiled its latest one-off commission, the Phantom Inspired by Cinque Terre, which draws its inspiration from the Italian Riviera and its winemaking tradition. The Cinque Terre—Italian for “five lands”—is composed of the fishing villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, located on the coast of Liguria in Northern Italy. They’re known for …

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Traffic fatalities declining from pandemic highs, NHTSA says – Autoblog

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A downward trend in traffic fatalities appears to be emerging as the country shakes off the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a preliminary report released Thursday. Based on early numbers, the agency says that fatalities on U.S. roads have decreased for five straight quarters, resulting in a …

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Ineos starts Grenadier production ahead of November U.S. rollout – Autoblog

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Ineos is one of the world’s largest chemical companies, but its business empire isn’t limited to the lab. In 2017, company founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe formed Ineos Automotive with the intention of building a dedicated off-road SUV with classic Land Rover DNA at its core. We’ve been waiting for the Grenadier for years, but Ineos …

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Tesla Autopilot trial over 2019 fatality kicks off in California – Autoblog

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Opening statements are set to begin on Thursday in the first U.S. trial over allegations that Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistant feature led to a death, and its results could help shape similar cases across the country.  The trial, in a California state court, stems from a civil lawsuit alleging the Autopilot system caused owner Micah …

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Next-generation BMW X2 previewed with big, illuminated grille – Autoblog

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The second-generation BMW X2 is around the corner, our spies have already spotted pre-production prototypes testing, and a dark preview image gives us the best look yet at the crossover. The model will make its full debut before the end of 2023 with significant design updates. Posted on the German brand’s social media channels, the …

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2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid joins Nightshade brigade – Autoblog

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In May, Toyota announced the Nightshade Edition would return to the Corolla lineup for the 2024 model year after taking a break in 2023. The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid will enjoy the same privilege, the automaker announcing the SE trim of the subcompact crossover can be blacked out or dressed in one of Toyota’s …

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Review: Ford’s BlueCruise 1.2 gains capability and smoothes rough edges

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In 2021, Ford’s BlueCruise (then called ActiveGlide in Lincolns) cruised into second place in the Level 2 hands-free driver-assist system wars behind GM’s Super Cruise. The system is upgraded to version 1.2 for 2023, and when the new Lincoln Corsair equipped with BlueCruise 1.2 arrived in my driveway, I expected it to disappoint due to …

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