Land Rover wants to send you to spaceAuto News

Land Rover is teaming up with commercial space flight company Virgin Galactic in a competition promoting its recently unveiled Discovery Sport.



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Major roadblocks still exist for driverless cars, panel saysAuto News

Improving sensor technology, solving legal issues and getting real-time mapping and traffic information into vehicles are three roadblocks that need to be removed before driverless cars can take to the roads, a panel of experts concluded Monday in...



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Hyundai taps actor Paul Rudd as new U.S. pitchmanAuto News

Hyundai, in a push to appeal to younger buyers in the United States, has selected actor Paul Rudd as the brand's new celebrity pitchman.



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MV-1 wheelchair-access vehicle now available at 107 dealershipsAuto News

More than 100 dealers are now prepared to offer their customers MV-1 wheelchair-accessible vehicles, manufacturer Mobility Ventures said in a statement today.



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Wholesale used prices down for 4th straight month, Manheim Index showsAuto News

Wholesale prices of used-vehicles declined for the fourth consecutive month in August, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Index released today.



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Aluminum Jaguar XE marks return to compact luxury segment Auto News

Jaguar is re-entering the cutthroat compact luxury segment with the XE -- complete with new engines, new technology and a new modular aluminum-based architecture.



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Ferrari chief near exit after clash with Marchionne, report saysAuto News

Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is close to leaving the super-car maker because of a clash over strategy with the brand's parent Fiat and CEO Sergio Marchionne, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.



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Ferrari chief near exit over clash with Fiat, report saysAuto News

Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is close to leaving the super-car maker because of a clash over strategy with the brand's parent Fiat, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.



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Bill Ford touts automakers working with small tech startupsAuto News

As the world evolves toward a radically altered transportation network with autonomous cars, ride-sharing services and electrified vehicles, traditional automakers need to work with small startup companies that provide new technologies, Ford...



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Hertz CEO Frissora steps down amid shareholder pressureAuto News

Hertz CEO Mark Frissora, who took the helm of the rental car giant after a successful stint as head of auto supplier Tenneco, stepped down today after investors pushed for his removal, citing accounting and operational missteps.



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Texas governor says lower tax, regulatory hurdles lure companies such as Toyota, TeslaAuto News

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a potential presidential candidate in two years, said companies such as Toyota will invest where they're least burdened by taxes and regulation.



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VW says fuel cell cars will struggle beyond JapanAuto News

Volkswagen says fuel cell cars will probably struggle to catch on outside Japan where the government has invested in measures including a fuel-station network and generous subsidies that are too high for other countries to match.



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Jaguar targets iPad generation with XE sedanAuto News

Jaguar's new XE sedan is a critical test of the brand's ability to compete for entry-level luxury buyers after production of the Ford Mondeo-based X-Type was stopped in 2009 because of disappointing sales. The XE is being unveiled today in London.



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Musk anticipates another Tesla-Toyota project in 2-3 yearsAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company and Toyota could team on another 'significant' joint project in two or three years, and at higher volumes than the soon-to-end RAV4 program.



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Buick-badged droptop looks just like sporty Opel Cascada, sources sayAuto News

Buick dealers recently were given a sneak peek of a Buick-badged Opel Cascada convertible, which is slated for a U.S. launch in late 2015 as a '16 model.



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