Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:54:25 PST

NHTSA probing 12th Tesla crash tied to possible Autopilot use

The federal agency said it will investigate a 12th Tesla crash that may be tied to the vehicle's advanced Autopilot driver assistance system after a Tesla Model 3 rear-ended a parked police car in Connecticut this week. Autopilot has been engaged in at least three fatal U.S. Tesla crashes since 2016.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:22:25 PST

French want PSA-FCA board control guarantee in merger, report says

The two companies are finalizing talks after announcing a plan for a $50 billion merger of equals in October that would create the world's fourth-largest automaker.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 10:00:00 PST

Mercedes to delay U.S. sales of all-electric EQC by a year

Strong demand in Europe and tougher emissions rules across the European Union are forcing Mercedes-Benz to postpone the U.S. sales launch of its first electric vehicle, the EQC, to 2021, stymying the American unit's plans to compete with EVs from Tesla, Audi, BMW and Jaguar.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:23:25 PST

Subaru recalls more than 600,000 Imprezas over loss of power

One recall covers 205,000 2017-19 Imprezas; the other covers 466,225 2017-20 Imprezas.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:15:00 PST

GM to retool Wentzville for next-gen pickups

The truck plant will receive $1 billion to upgrade for its next-generation midsize pickups. Construction begins next week.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:53:58 PST

Ford recalls more than 500,000 Super Duty pickups for risk of interior fire

Ford says it's aware of one fire related to the issue, although it's not aware of any accidents or injuries.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:24:20 PST

Johnson's UK election win clears path for Brexit

Johnson's emphatic win means car companies can plan better for the future and raises their hopes that there might be a "soft" Brexit that keeps close ties between Britain and the EU.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 04:00:34 PST

Another massive Takata airbag recall looms

If the supplier can’t demonstrate the safety or durability of newer inflators, NHTSA may order that they be recalled. The total bill for another massive recall could reach tens of billions of dollars, with carmakers bearing the brunt of the costs.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 04:00:00 PST

Toyota's redesigned Highlander to start at $35,720

Toyota's pricing strategy for the redesigned 2020 Highlander, the top-selling large crossover in the U.S., will largely hold the sticker price on the popular XLE trim level while using a $1,400 upcharge for the fuel-saving hybrid powertrain.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 03:10:26 PST

Nissan's new CEO plans to visit critical U.S. market 'soon'

Tackling Nissan’s slumping U.S. business, which accounts for 27 percent of its global sales, is a top priority for Makoto Uchida as he tries to boost profits. 
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