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Daimler r&d boss outlines Mercedes’ self-driving, EV, connectivity plans
Daimler development boss Ola Kaellenius believes the industry is at a major crossroads as megatrends such as connectivity, autonomous drive, shared services and electrification combine to shape the future market.
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VW set to plead guilty in U.S. emissions case
Volkswagen is set to plead guilty on Friday to three felony counts in the Justice Department’s diesel emissions investigation, as the German automaker seeks to move past widespread environmental violations.
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AutoNews Now: CIA leaks add fuel to hacking concerns
CIA leaks add fuel to hacking concerns; Magna concept blends fuel cell, EV; Honda teases new Clarity models; Lamborghini EV?; Cadillac CTS gets talking-car tech; A $2.4M roadster.
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Cadillac to roll out V2V safety tech in CTS soon
Cadillac will begin installing vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems in the 2017 CTS this month, allowing the vehicles to communicate with each other and their drivers about driving conditions.
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EPA chief says Congress should weigh whether carbon dioxide is a pollutant
In an interview with CNBC, EPA chief Scott Pruitt also said the Trump administration will make an announcement on fuel efficiency standards for light vehicles “very soon,” stressing that he and President Donald Trump believe current standards were…
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A spook in your car’s system? Not so fast.
For our inaugural Mobility Report newsletter, weandrsquo;ve got a meaty topic to delve into: Whether or not the CIA can hack into your car.
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VW, Tata sign accord to explore cooperation, report says
VW Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tata Motors to explore cooperation in India, sources told Reuters, as VW takes a fresh attempt at conquering low-cost markets.
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First Shift: Threat to Ford hybrid imports
Patent dispute threatens Ford hybrid imports; Uber tries to make nice with officials; WikiLeaks: QNX software potential CIA hack target; BMW profit rises; Fiat EV for $69 a month.
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BMW profitability drops to lowest since 2010 amid tech rivalry
BMW reported its weakest profitability since 2010, capping a negative year for CEO Harald Krueger after the brand lost the industry sales crown to rival Mercedes. Amid higher spending on technology, BMW’s automotive profit margin fell to 8.