Author: Automotive News Breaking News Feed
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Aston Martin confirms DBX name for crossover
Aston Martin confirmed the DBX name for its much anticipated crossover, which CEO Andy Palmer said will be the most beautiful ultraluxury vehicle of its kind on the market.
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U.S. holds off on car tariffs — for now
The Trump administration will hold off for now on imposing new tariffs on automobile imports as top officials weigh revisions to a report on the national security implications, Bloomberg reported.
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California counters Trump administration on emissions regulations
California has countered President Donald Trump’s proposed rollback of fuel economy and greenhouse gas requirements for cars and trucks, the acting head of the EPA said.
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Why Tesla, GM and Nissan are working together
The EV Drive Coalition, which counts Tesla, General Motors and Nissan among its members, formally launched with the goal of getting Congress to extend the $7,500 per-vehicle consumer tax credit.
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Ford’s 2020 baby Bronco off-roader emerges in photos from dealer meeting
Photos leaked from Ford’s annual dealer meeting last month in Las Vegas provide the first public look at the so-called baby Bronco, an upcoming off-road compact crossover.
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Henry Stanford, co-founder of Michigan’s Varsity Automotive Group, dies at 70
Henry Stanford, who co-founded Michigan’s Varsity Automotive Group, died on Friday. He was 70.
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Toyota exec touts ethanol hybrids, laments Brazil economy
Toyota’s new ethanol hybrid vehicle being developed in Brazil is exceeding all the manufacturer’s expectations, a top executive said.
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Chinese automaker Zotye begins recruiting U.S. dealers, plans to sell budget crossover
China’s Zotye Automobile International has begun recruiting U.S. dealers and has charged two import-industry veterans with the task of bringing a budget crossover to America in 2020.
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BMW expands M3 sedan lineup for 2020 with semi-automated driving features
The 2020 BMW M340i and M340i xDrive sedans offer an array of sensors and technologies to lighten the load of driving, including a semi-automated driving system that allows for hands-free and pedal-free driving.
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Johnson Controls reaches $13.2 billion deal to sell its auto battery unit
Johnson Controls said it would sell its power solutions business, which makes car batteries, to a Canadian investment firm in a cash deal valued at $13.2 billion.