Automakers, citing costs, consumer demand, say mpg standards unrealisticAuto News

Automotive trade groups told federal regulators they should revise light-vehicle fuel efficiency mandates approved in the final weeks of the Obama administration because the costs would be onerous and the standards do not reflect how cheap gas...

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Tesla in 'production hell' to meet Model 3 deadline, Musk saysAuto News

Tesla pushed back the reveal of its semi truck by three weeks as CEO Elon Musk focuses on boosting production of the Model 3 that the EV maker is counting on to dramatically increase sales.

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White House appoints economist to NHTSA deputy postAuto News

Heidi King, an economist with federal government and private-sector experience, has been appointed the new deputy administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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U.S. chamber warns against Trump's 'highly dangerous' NAFTA demandsAuto News

The nation's largest business lobby is urging the White House to drop some of its more controversial NAFTA proposals, including raising rules of origin thresholds to "extreme" levels.

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Hurricanes send Manheim used-car price index higherAuto News

Hurricane-driven demand sent the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index higher last month. Cox Automotive sees used-car prices and sales remaining high through November.

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An empty seat at the top of NHTSA; U.S. Army to enlist GM fuel-cell tech?; Denso makes $1B bet on...
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U.S. traffic deaths jump in 2016 to decade-highAuto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says overall traffic deaths rose 2.6 percent last year, outpacing the increase in miles driven.

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2018 Jeep Wrangler to offer optional 386-hp 4-cylinder engineAuto News

The redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler will feature an optional turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 engine that produces 368 hp, according to documents FCA has filed with NHTSA.

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Denso to invest $1 billion in Tenn. to supply EVs, autonomous carsAuto News

Denso is placing a $1 billion bet that the U.S. auto sector's future is electric. The supplier will invest that much to expand its factory in Maryville, Tenn.

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GM 'in discussions' with U.S. military regarding new fuel cell platformAuto News

The automaker is developing a new fuel cell-powered platform called SURUS, or Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure, with a range of more than 400 miles.

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At NHTSA, staff shortages under Trump slow policy changesAuto News

A lack of senior, politically appointed officials at NHTSA has nearly frozen key decision-making at the safety agency, former NHTSA officials, consumer groups, lawmakers and some business leaders say.

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How Mercedes turned a 'crazy' idea into goldAuto News

A little more than 20 years ago, the Mercedes W163 rolled off the assembly line at the company's U.S. plant, launching the M class. It was a risky experiment that continues to pay big dividends.

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Toyota readies sporty, boxy hybrid concepts for TokyoAuto News

Toyota is taking its hybrid knowhow into new territory at the Tokyo Motor Show with electrified concepts for a sleek sporty coupe and big boxy crossover.

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Japan regulator finds flawed inspection procedures at 5 Nissan plantsAuto News

Japan's transport ministry said inspections at five of six plants making Nissan vehicles found stamps of certified technicians on documents signing off checks by non-certified technicians on vehicles sold locally.

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