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Mar
17th

A German port pushes back against Trump’s tough talk on trade

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Germany's Bremerhaven port once handled some 700,000 vehicles a year. That tally has since surged to 2.1 million, fueled by a sharp increase in trade. But President Trump's tough talk on foreign trade has many German workers worried.
Mar
16th

Executives tout mobility center for Trump, but not potential funding

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Leaders of the American Center for Mobility bent the ear of President Trump about the mobility project near Detroit, but did not discuss federal funding critical to its success.
Mar
16th

Trump budget plan would scrap energy grants, auto loan program

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The Trump administration proposed eliminating Energy Department loan programs and some research funding for energy efficient technology and electric vehicle development.
Mar
16th

Auto industry diverges on timeline for self-driving cars

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Automakers and suppliers, addressing a conference in Berlin, differ on the market timing of self-driving vehicles, showing the uncertainties surrounding the technology as well as a split between cautious established players and bullish new entrants.
Mar
16th

Buick, Lexus return to top spots in service satisfaction scorecard

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Buick and Lexus regained their familiar top rankings in J.D. Power's latest scorecard of satisfaction with dealership service departments, helping the U.S. industry improve for a second straight year.
Mar
16th

Musk’s personal borrowing rises as banks underwrite more Tesla debt

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As Tesla embarks on another effort to raise money, Chairman Elon Musk is also adding to his personal debts. Tesla said Musk has increased his own borrowing by more than $100 million, to $624 million.
Mar
16th

VW’s Schmidt to remain in U.S. custody until trial next year

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Oliver Schmidt, the VW executive incarcerated since January when he tried to return to his native Germany after a Florida vacation, will remain in custody until his trial early next year.
Mar
16th

BMW says self-driving car to be Level 5 capable by 2021

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German carmaker BMW is on track to deliver a self-driving car by 2021, said the company's senior vice president for autonomous driving.
Mar
16th

VW says German prosecutor searched law firm handling diesel scandal

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German prosecutors searched the offices of Jones Day, the U.S. law firm tasked by VW with investigating its diesel emissions cheating scandal -- a step VW called "unacceptable."
Mar
16th

Hyundai recalling nearly 1 million Sonata cars in U.S. for seat belts

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Hyundai will recall about 978,000 Sonata cars in the U.S. because of a seat belt glitch that has led to one minor injury.
Mar
16th

California defends clean car standards as Trump brakes

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Automakers hailed President Donald Trump's call for the EPA to review and possibly dial back car fuel efficiency standards. But California sees things differently.
Mar
16th

Japan automakers willing to work with U.S. on trade grievances

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Japan's auto industry, under trade pressure from President Trump, has struck a conciliatory note, saying it is open to addressing American grievances and even defending the president's stance.
Mar
15th

Use the midterm review to keep progress on track

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It's fortunate that auto industry officials have enjoyed a seat at the table in the Trump White House, and that they'll now have an opportunity to make their case with regard to the greenhouse-gas and fuel-economy programs.
Mar
15th

Tesla returns to Wall Street as Musk readies Model 3 rollout

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Elon Musk needs to raise at least $1.15 billion more to bring his more affordable Tesla Model 3 to market. His believers could hardly be happier.
Mar
15th

Renault CEO Ghosn targeted in French diesel probe, report says

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France's consumer fraud watchdog told prosecutors that Renault boss Carlos Ghosn should be held responsible for the carmaker's suspected diesel emissions cheating, Reuters reported.
Mar
15th

Marchionne has ‘zero interest’ in pursuing VW merger

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne said he has "zero interest" in pursuing a merger with Volkswagen AG, despite bringing up the possibility earlier this month.
Mar
15th

EPA will reopen review of 2025 emissions rules

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President Donald Trump said his administration will reopen a review of Obama-era emissions mandates, welcome news for automakers that argue the strict standards are costly and out-of-touch with market realities.
Mar
15th

Lucid Motors prices its Tesla fighter at $52,500

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Lucid Motors will price its first vehicle, the Air, starting at $52,500. The base price includes $7,500 in federal tax credits.
Mar
15th

White House plan to review vehicle emissions targets draws criticism

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President Trump's plan to reassess strict U.S. light-vehicle emissions standards drew criticism from Democrats and environmental groups who accused him of risking more carbon emissions and higher fuel costs.
Mar
15th

Bosch sticks to own technology in face of Intel-Mobileye acquisition

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A top Bosch executive said the supplier will continue to develop its own visual technology regardless of Intel's $14.7 billion deal to buy Mobileye.
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