Australia sues VW over alleged emissions fraudAuto News

The Australian consumer watchdog on Thursday said it sued the Australian arm of Volkswagen for intentionally selling more than 57,000 vehicles with software designed to skirt emissions rules.

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SolarCity advisor Lazard made mistake in deal with TeslaAuto News

Lazard, the investment bank that advised SolarCity on its $2.6 billion sale to Tesla Motors, made an error in its analysis that discounted the value of the U.S. solar energy company by $400 million, a regulatory filing by Tesla showed on Wednesday.

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Updated Tesla Model X falcon wing door frustrates owners Auto News

A software update of the complex computer-controlled gullwing doors on Tesla's Model X may have created a bigger problem than the one it solved.

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Judge approves settlement in Mercedes Sprinter van AC defect suitAuto News

A federal district judge in California approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz over faulty roof air conditioners in Sprinter vans.

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Takata parts in truck explosion were shipped properly, NTSB saysAuto News

An initial check showed that Takata airbag parts and material involved in a deadly explosion in a truck in Texas last week were being shipped properly, a U.S. regulator said.

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NHTSA proposes 'digital' recall notices to increase repair ratesAuto News

Automakers would be required to notify owners of vehicle recalls electronically through emails, text messages or other digital tools under a rule change proposed by U.S. auto safety regulators to increase the rate of repairs.

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Takata parts were shipped properly during truck explosion, NTSB saysAuto News

The U.S. agency charged with accident investigations said its initial checks show that Takata airbag parts and material involved in an Aug. 22 explosion in a truck in Texas were being shipped properly.

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Tesla to release Autopilot update 'in weeks,' Musk saysAuto News

Tesla plans to release an update of its partly automated self-driving system "in a few weeks," CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Wednesday.

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U.S. senators seek federal probe of Takata-linked explosionAuto News

Two U.S. senators on Wednesday called on the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the Aug. 22 crash and explosion of a truck carrying Takata Corp. airbag parts that killed a woman and injured four others.

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Tesla plans to raise additional cash this yearAuto News

Tesla plans to raise additional cash this year to help fund development and production of its new Model 3 sedan and build out a giant battery factory, the company said today.

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Nissan's 'Heisman House' set to kick off 6th seasonAuto News

Nissan launched its latest 'Heisman House' campaign today by adding 2015 Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry to the collection of the house's football players.

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Lambo's next act: Targeting women and familiesAuto News

Forget what you know about raging bulls. Lamborghini wants to show you a softer side of Italian supercars.

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