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Volkswagen will buy back some diesel cars, modify others

Volkswagen has reached a preliminary settlement with the U.S. government on how it will deal with diesel cars equipped with emissions-cheating software.
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Three’s company: Electric and Plug-In Hybrid models will join Honda’s Clarity Fuel Cell

The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will be joined by Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid variants next year, giving the model three green powertrains.
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Honda’s Accord Hybrid is back with better gas mileage, more tech

The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid returns after a one-year hiatus with increased fuel economy, revised styling, and more tech.
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Mitsubishi overstated fuel economy on 620,000 cars in Japan

Mitsubishi admitted to overstating fuel economy on 620,000 cars sold in Japan over the past three years, including 468,000 supplied to Nissan.
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Early Tesla Model X builds reveal quality issues

The Tesla Model X is suffering from quality issues, reports say. Some are related to headline-grabbing features like the car's "Falcon doors."
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Tesla semi-autonomous system now available for free trial period

Tesla Autopilot semi-autonomous driving tech is now available for a one month free trial in cars equipped with the proper hardware.
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Ford’s police edition of the F-150 takes the chase off road

The 2016 Ford F-150 Special Service Vehicle is a police version of the F-150 pickup truck that augments Ford's existing lineup of police vehicles.
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Chevy’s Camaro will once again pace the Indy 500

A 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 50th anniversary edition will pace the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. It will be driven by Roger Penske.
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Hyundai and Cisco to collaborate on connected car tech

Hyundai and Cisco will collaborate on connected car tech. Hyundai wants to emphasize connectivity in future models.
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Rumors suggest the Apple Car won’t be born in America

The Apple Car may be undergoing development at a secret lab in Berlin, according to a report out of Germany.
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If it ain’t broke: Subaru’s WRX and STI continue into 2017 with minor changes

The 2017 Subaru WRX and STI carry over with minor changes, including a new reverse automatic braking system. Both versions go on sale this summer.
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Tesla Model 3 could have a HUD dashboard, a nice surprise for early depositors

The Tesla Model 3 interior shown at the recent unveiling isn't complete. Now there's speculation the final version will include a head-up display.
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VW has a new US CEO, but still no plan for its offending diesels

Volkswagen named Hinrich Woebcken, its current North American brand boss, as its new U.S. CEO and replacement for Michael Horn.
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BMW recalls its 7 Series flagship to replace faulty airbag controllers

The 2016 BMW 7 Series is the subject of a recall and stop-sale order due to an issue with its airbag control module.
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UK plans to spend $212 million on connected highway tests

Connected highway tech that allows infrastructure and vehicles to communicate will be tested on designated stretches of U.K. roads.
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Koenigsegg will try again for a Nürburgring lap record

Koenigsegg will return to the Nürburgring after temporary speed limits quashed its first attempt last year. A record won't be attempted immediately.
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Toyota backs expanded connected-car tech test in Michigan

Toyota will back expanded testing of vehicle-to-vehicle communication tech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, using 5,000 ordinary drivers.
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Ford talks user interface, autonomous cars, life in Silicon Valley

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VW’s next bit of diesel damage control may be to cut executive bonuses

Volkswagen may cut executive bonuses as pressure from the ongoing diesel scandal continues, a new report says.
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You can now order a Ford GT, but only if Ford likes you

Ford GT applications are now being accepted. Ford will review potential buyers before allowing them to actually purchase the new supercar.
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How Ford plans to take its Michigan headquarters into the future

Ford is set to undertake a 10-year renovation of its world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, including splitting it into two campuses.
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Jaguar Land Rover’s new tech subsidiary InMotion to test car sharing

Jaguar Land Rover is launching a new tech subsidiary called InMotion that will test car sharing and other related concepts and technologies.
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Here’s why Ford wouldn’t let Tesla use the name ‘Model E’

Ford may use the name "Model E" for a Toyota Prius-Fighting hybrid model, which would reportedly be built in Mexico beginning in 2019.
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Watch Ford’s autonomous Fusion Hybrid drive at night with no headlights

Ford sent an autonomous Fusion Hybrid around its Arizona test track at night without headlights. The car used lidar and 3D maps to navigate.
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GM design boss Ed Welburn to retire on July 1

Ed Welburn, General Motors' current design boss, will retire July 1. He's only the sixth head of design in the company's 108-year history.
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Watch a 1,380-hp Nissan GT-R go 189 mph … sideways

A Nissan GT-R achieved 304.96 kph (189.4) with a 30-degree drift angle during a run at an airport in the UAE, setting a Guinness World Record.
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Ford's Shelby GT350 Mustang gets Sync 3, standard Track Package

The 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang gets a few minor tweaks, including new exterior colors and a longer list of standard and optional equipment.
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Volvo's self-driving cars will hit the road in China

Volvo will launch an autonomous car experiment in China, putting self-driving cars in the hands of ordinary Chinese drivers.
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Volkswagen may miss latest diesel deadline

Volkswagen may miss an April 21 deadline to propose a fix for its delinquent diesel cars, according to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
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GM isn’t worried about all of those Tesla Model 3 pre-orders

The Tesla Model 3 may be getting a lot of attention, but General Motors doesn't think that will affect demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV.
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Tesla blames 'hubris' for sluggish Model X production

Tesla released its quarterly sales report, and blamed its own "hubris" for the relatively slow ramp-up of Model X production.
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Watch a Tesla Model S race a Boeing 737 in Ludicrous mode

A Tesla Model S P90D drag races a Qantas Boeing 737-800 airliner. Because if you've got a Tesla and a jet airplane, what else are you going to do?
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Bentley Continental GT Speed gets more power, new Black Edition

The Bentley Continental GT Speed gets a little extra power, and a new Black Edition model, as Bentley continues to update the venerable design.
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Few bright spots in IIHS headlight test

The IIHS released its first ratings for car headlights, and the results weren't impressive. Only one car received the top "good" rating.