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Jul
20th

Tesla’s data collection may help it deflect Autopilot liability, lawyers say

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The large volume of data Tesla collects from its cars on the road has armed it with information to publicly counter, and possibly legally defend, claims about the safety of its Autopilot driving-assist software, according to lawyers familiar with...
Jul
20th

Metaldyne Performance Group to consolidate 8 brands

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Powertrain components supplier Metaldyne Performance Group will consolidate its eight brands following a merger nearly two years ago. All brands will fall under the MPG moniker.
Jul
20th

FCA appoints Chernoby to new global compliance post

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has appointed longtime engineering executive Mark Chernoby to a new role as the automaker's global chief technical compliance officer.
Jul
20th

BMW N.A. retains Interpublic’s UM for media work

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Interpublic Group's UM has retained BMW's North American media planning and buying account after a review. The agency has also picked up media planning for BMW-owned Mini, after previously handling buying.
Jul
20th

Ted Morse, head of Florida dealership group, dies at 66

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Ted Morse, CEO of a longstanding, family-owned Florida dealership group, died Tuesday at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. He was 66.
Jul
20th

Daimler, Ferrari selling some new vehicles with faulty airbags, Senate report says

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Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Vans units and Ferrari are among a small group of automakers selling some new vehicles with faulty Takata airbags that will be subject to recalls by the end of 2018, a Senate report released said Wednesday.
Jul
20th

ACDelco sets July 31 deadline for scholarship applications

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ACDelco set a July 31 application deadline for the 100 scholarships of $1,000 each that the parts maker will award to students enrolled in General Motors' service training program.
Jul
20th

Dealers still not convinced the CFPB understands their business

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The CFPB's Patrice Ficklin got an earful after speaking at a minority dealers' gathering. She took the criticism and responded.Dealers still not convinced the CFPB understands their business
Jul
20th

Dow-DuPont shareholders approve $59 billion merger of equals

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Shareholders of Dow Chemical and DuPont approved the companies' historic merger, clearing a hurdle for the deal to close this year and for a later split into three entities.
Jul
20th

BMW’s 2017 diesels delayed by more stringent EPA emissions tests

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The EPA's crackdown on diesels has delayed the certification and sale of four BMW models. BMW confirmed it is still awaiting production certification of all 2017 diesels and would not say now long this would take.
Jul
20th

“Too much choice could mean making the wrong decisions”

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Opinion 20 Jul, 2016

Steve Fowler's all for personalising your car - but could the wrong choices spell the difference between a great car and an awful one?

Jul
20th

Mercedes Future Bus will make you want to ride the bus again

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Mercedes-Benz Future Bus - front three quarter
News 20 Jul, 2016

Autonomous Mercedes-Benz bus has just completed its first test route, travelling 12 miles with no human input

Jul
20th

Mercedes-Benz Future Bus – pictures

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Jul
20th

EU steps up pressure on VW for bigger consumer payouts

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The European Commission is working with consumer groups and regulators in the EU's 28 nations to pressure Volkswagen Group to give payouts to customers caught in its emissions scandal.
Jul
20th

Hyundai dealers in China seek up to $135 million in compensation

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A group of Hyundai dealers in China is seeking 800 million-900 million yuan ($120 million-135 million) in compensation from the South Korean automaker, saying Hyundai has cut the flow of models it exports to them, resulting in dealership losses and...
Jul
20th

China lifts stake caps on foreign motorcycle, battery manufacturers

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China's central government said it'll exempt foreign makers of motorcycles and batteries from ownership limits in their manufacturing operations, revising a key industrial policy just as rulemakers consider similar measures for car...
Jul
20th

VW diesel scandal costs rise to 18B euros as new provision hits earnings

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VW made additional provisions for costs associated with its diesel scandal as the company announced that first-half earnings rose 7 percent to 7.5 billion euros ($8.25 billion). VW set aside another 2.2 billion euros to help cover U.S. legal risks.
Jul
20th

New 2020 Nissan Juke set for hybrid tech and funky look – pictures

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Jul
20th

Nissan Juke – exclusive images

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Jul
20th

VW Group emissions-rigging claims reach back further

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VW Group's emissions rigging dates back to 1999 when Audi engineers developed software to cheat emissions tests, U.S. lawsuits allege.
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