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Sep
18th

What people are saying about Honda’s 2016 Civic

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Honda says the 2016 Civic underwent 'the most radical redesign' since the model debuted in 1973. Here's a roundup of what journalists, analysts and others are saying about the retooled sedan.
Sep
18th

Corporate ‘siloing’ an obstacle to charging GM employees, prosecutor says

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The chief U.S. prosecutor in Manhattan blamed gaps in federal law and "siloing" within General Motors for the failure so far to charge any individual employees who may be responsible for faulty ignition switches linked to 124 deaths.
Sep
18th

GM’s recall settlement frees Barra to confront new challenges

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Hours after GM agreed to pay $900 million to settle criminal charges related to bungled recalls, CEO Mary Barra said the crisis that has shadowed her for nearly two years was "a catalyst for meaningful change."
Sep
18th

Mercedes eyes driverless limousine service as potential market

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Mercedes sees business potential in offering on-demand limousine services using driverless cars. "This is a concrete development goal," Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said.
Sep
18th

Why Infiniti will offer Q30 with different heights

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Infiniti will offer its new Q30 compact with two different ride heights: the Premium and SE versions of the five-door hatchback are 20mm taller than the Sport model. But why?
Sep
17th

Criminal charges still possible for some GM employees, U.S. says

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Federal prosecutors today announced a $900 million fine against General Motors and said they have ruled out criminal charges against some -- but not all -- of the 15 GM employees fired in connection with last year's ignition-switch recall.
Sep
17th

Despite settlements, GM still faces exposure in civil suits

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General Motors' potential liability over flawed ignition switches isn't over yet, and billions of dollars remain at stake. GM agreed today to pay $575 million to end a shareholder suit tied to the defect and more than 1,380 civil cases by victims.
Sep
17th

Toyota recalls 423,500 RAV4s in U.S. for windshield wipers issue

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Toyota Motor Sales USA said it would recall about 423,500 RAV4 SUVs in the United States for an issue related to windshield wipers.
Sep
17th

COMMENT: Don’t throw out analogue, please

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A few years ago I was at a function talking to Andy Green, Royal Air Force fighter pilot and land speed record holder. Our conversation somehow got on to the controls in his record breaking vehicle - ThrustSSC - as well as the fast jets he flew.
Sep
17th

VEHICLE ANALYSIS: Tivoli and future SsangYong SUVs

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Impressed by Jaguar's 203% year on year sales rise in August? That's of course down to the addition of the XE, but the leaping cat brand wasn't the fastest riser last month: that award goes to SsangYong, its registrations rocketing by 262%. The new Tivoli has clearly hit the market at exactly the right time.
Sep
17th

US: GM settles ignition switch civil claims, takes $575m charge

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General Motors announced on Thursday (17 September) it had settled some civil actions against the company related to 2014 product recalls, including the ignition switch recall.
Sep
17th

Suzuki confirms $3.8 billion buyback of Volkswagen stake

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Suzuki confirmed that Volkswagen has sold back all 111.6 million shares it held in the Japanese carmaker for $3.8 billion, closing the final chapter of an acrimonious partnership.
Sep
17th

FCA’s U.S. car output to go to Mexico in UAW-deal production shuffle

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A tentative labor agreement between Fiat Chrysler and the UAW would move U.S. car production to Mexico and concentrate pickup, SUV and crossover production in the U.S., Automotive News has learned.
Sep
17th

FRANKFURT: Auto and telecom industries start dialogue

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The European automotive and telecom sectors, encouraged by the EU Commission, have come together to shape the debate by means of a structured "EU Industry Dialogue on automated and connected driving". They say that automated and connected driving will be a "pillar of Europe's industrial renaissance".
Sep
17th

GM sets aside $575 million for death and injury settlements

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GM said it will take a $575 million charge in the third quarter to settle 1,380 death and injury claims related to 2014 recalls, as well as a class-action lawsuit filed by shareholders.
Sep
17th

Borgward seeks investors for revival after 54 years

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Borgward is seeking investors as it aims to boost its lineup to five models and reach global annual sales of 500,000 in the medium term. The automaker unveiled its first vehicle for 54 years, the BX7 SUV, at the Frankfurt auto show.
Sep
17th

Seven-seater and coupe-4×4 to lead Skoda SUV assault

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Skoda 7-seat SUV Opinion
News 18 Sep, 2015

New 7-seat model and a more mainstream Yeti will spearhead Skoda's further expansion into the SUV market

Sep
17th

US: Honda rolls out 2016 Civic sedan

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Honda has revealed its redesigned 10th-generation 2016 Civic sedan, slated for sale in the US this autumn. The new sedan is the first in a series of models that will include a sedan, coupe, high-performance Si models, a British-built five-door hatchback and the first Type-R model for the US.
Sep
17th

Andy Palmer: one year on at Aston Martin

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Andy Palmer at Aston - factory
Features 20 Sep, 2015

Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer reflects on a hectic year and reveals his future plans in an exclusive interview

Sep
17th

Best cars at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show – pictures

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