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Jan
10th

How Waymo decided to go driverless

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John Krafcik, head of what used to be Google's self-driving project, said the company's approach to automation was determined after observing how drivers responded to advanced driver assist technologies.
Jan
10th

Despite global duties, Munoz stays focused on U.S.

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Jose Munoz's latest promotion gave Nissan's North America chairman the additional job of chief performance officer, giving him responsibility for every market in the world.
Jan
10th

Bentley plans wider adoption of plug-in hybrids

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Bentley plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid version of every model in its lineup in the next few years, giving the ultra-luxury automaker crucial alt-fuel options as global emission standards -- particularly in wealthy city centers -- grow tighter.
Jan
10th

Rising used-vehicle supply seen pushing prices down in 2017

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Used-vehicle prices could fall next year as the number of off-lease and other used vehicles is slated to increase, said Tom Webb, Cox Automotive's chief economist.
Jan
10th

Rosekind credits auto industry for collaboration on safety

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Mark Rosekind, looking back on his two-year tenure as head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, credited the auto industry for being open to the agency's aggressive efforts to create a more proactive approach to safety.
Jan
10th

Ford to pay $200 million extra cash on top of regular dividend

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Ford said it will pay an additional $200 million to shareholders beyond its regular first-quarter dividend and that its 2016 tax rate will be higher than previously forecast.
Jan
10th

NADA’S Welch tells automakers to end ‘unfair’ incentive programs

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National Automobile Dealers Association CEO Peter Welch called on automakers to end 'unfair' incentive programs and get parts to dealers faster to repair recalled vehicles.
Jan
10th

German supplier ZF to create 800 U.S. jobs, mostly in Michigan

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German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen plans to create as many as 800 jobs with most of them being filled in Michigan, CEO Stefan Sommer said Tuesday at the Detroit auto show.
Jan
10th

Denso to open r&d lab at University of Michigan

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Toyota-affiliated supplier Denso International America Inc. is opening a new randd lab at the University of Michigan, the supplier said Tuesday at the Detroit auto show.
Jan
10th

GM expects more earnings growth in 2017

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GM said it expects earnings per share to rise this year, topping what is expected to be a record profit for 2016, as the company launches high-margin crossovers in North America and grows sales in China.
Jan
10th

Lightning McQueen, Shinola watch bar, simulators among cool stuff at Detroit show

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If you're even mildly into cars, for getting to work in an eco-friendly way or just cruising the boulevard in style, the Detroit auto show is a vast and dizzying array of automotive sights, sounds, steel, glass, and rubber.
Jan
10th

AutoMobili-D serves as bellwether for new mobility technology

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The auto industry, as technology makes transportation more accessible, is drawing new entrants to the market with pie-in-the-sky plans to save the world.
Jan
10th

The most important vehicles at the 2017 Detroit auto show

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The 2017 edition of the North American International Auto Show won't go into the books for blockbuster introductions and eye-popping concepts. That said, a few vehicles in the show are important and significant.
Jan
10th

Sawzalls, Duck Tales and hockey sticks: What people are saying about Honda’s ’18 Odyssey

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Honda's redesigned, fifth-generation Odyssey features 21st-century connectivity through in-car apps and cameras, streaming video and 4G Wi-Fi, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Jan
10th

VW confirms $4.3 billion U.S. settlement over diesel emissions

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VW Group has negotiated a concrete draft of a criminal and civil settlement worth $4.3 billion with the U.S. Justice Department. Analysts said the settlement will mark a milestone in VW's efforts to overcome its diesel emissions scandal.
Jan
10th

Magna says ultralight automotive door cuts weight by 42.5%

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Magna International created a vehicle door that is almost half the weight of the average door, the supplier said Monday at the Detroit auto show.
Jan
10th

Lotus ‘on track’ for profit as losses decline

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British sports-car maker Lotus said it is still on track to make a profit this year despite a 41 million pounds ($50 million) loss during its most recent financial year.
Jan
10th

VW group books record sales in 2016 despite dieselgate

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Despite the Dieselgate emissions scandal, Volkswagen achieved record group sales in 2016 of 10.3m vehicles, including a 12% jump in December.
Jan
10th

Fudge ripple swirl and cars gone wild: What people think of ’18 Toyota Camry

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Toyota has retooled the eighth-generation Camry -- America's best-selling car for 15 straight years -- with a far bolder design, improved handling, upscale interior materials and sporty driving dynamics.
Jan
10th

VW executive arrested and charged in US over emissions cheat

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A Volkswagen executive has been arrested in Florida and charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States over the company's diesel emissions cheating.
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