Consumer group raises alarm about rollback of mpg targets Auto News

The Consumer Federation of America released data it says show that the value of fuel savings from higher mpg outweighs the added cost of vehicles with fuel-saving technology.

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Former GM exec Bo Andersson to lead Yazaki EuropeAuto News

Former GM purchasing chief Bo Andersson has returned to the auto industry to lead European operations for Japanese auto supplier Yazaki.

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Former Chrysler CEO Nardelli named chairman of power storage companyAuto News

Former Chrysler chief Bob Nardelli was named chairman of Ioxus, a company that develops transportation power storage technologies and alternative energy.

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Consumer group raises alarm about CAFE standards rollbackAuto News

The Consumer Federation of America released data it says show that the value of fuel savings from higher mpg outweighs the added cost of vehicles with fuel-saving technology.

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FCA recalls 2017 Dodge Challengers for rollaway dangerAuto News

FCA is recalling 7,802 Dodge Challengers in the U.S. because the cars may roll after being parked. FCA will update vehicle software to help ensure the vehicles are in "park."

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FCA recalls Dodge Challengers for rollaway dangerAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 7,802 Dodge Challengers in the U.S. because the cars may roll after being parked. FCA will update vehicle software to help ensure the vehicles are in "park."

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Ford juices up 2018 Mustang with optional 'drag strip' modeAuto News

Ford says the freshened 2018 Mustang will be its fastest pony car ever, going from 0 to 60 in under 4 seconds with its new optional "drag strip" mode.

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Toyota's hydrogen holdup means East Coasters miss out on MiraiAuto News

Toyota, off to a slow start selling its car of the future on one U.S. coast, is struggling even to get started on the other.

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EEOC complaint launches inquiry at BMWAuto News

BMW of North America says it is investigating claims of racism and sexism in its Mini division after a decadelong temporary worker lodged a federal complaint.

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Trump's NAFTA rhetoric yields to reality ahead of talksAuto News

The reality of NAFTA after 23 years of integration is that no single country can dictate new terms for the deal, because all have much to lose, from manufacturing in Mexico and agricultural exports in the U.S.

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Ford transforms design leadershipAuto News

Ford Motor Co. has overhauled its design team amid new CEO Jim Hackett's quest to transform the automaker into a leaner, quicker-thinking organization.

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Chevy Impala at risk as large sedans shrink into oblivionAuto News

The Chevy Impala #8212; one of GM's longest-running and most-recognized names, a car that logged more than 1 million U.S. sales in 1965 #8212; appears unlikely to survive much longer.

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Buick leaves its legacy of large sedans behindAuto News

More than three quarters of Buick's U.S. sales now come from the Encore and two larger crossovers. The changes have helped Buick double its global sales volume since 2010.

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Search is on for better lidarAuto News

Though lidar technology solves many problems of current sensor technology, it still hasn't met the requirements for mass production for vehicles #8212; even after decades of development.

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Henrik Fisker taking 'lessons learned' from Karma to new EMotion EVAuto News

The $129,000 EMotion EV -- due out in 2019 -- is touted as having a top speed of 161 mph, a more than 400-mile electric range and rapid-charging capabilities of 125 miles in 9 minutes.

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Crossovers and SUVs fatten profit marginsAuto News

Across segments from subcompact to full-size, average transaction prices for SUVs and crossovers in the first half of 2017 ran well higher than similar-size sedans and hatchbacks, an analysis of Kelley Blue Book data shows.

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Autonomous vehicle legislation set in motionAuto News

The legislation borrows heavily from the wish list of automakers and tech companies that want leeway to operate on highways without being tied too closely to rules designed for vehicles controlled by humans.

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Infiniti drops midsize QX70Auto News

Infiniti has killed its QX70 midsize crossover, effective immediately, as it prepares to shift more attention to other crossovers.

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Mercedes dealer devotes service center to vansAuto News

When vans come in for service, they typically require more attention than noncommercial vehicles because they generally perform more demanding work with heavier loads.

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