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- Nissan shows off autonomous prototype Leaf – Automotive News: Nissan Motor Co., aiming to put autonomous vehicles on the road by 2020, has unveiled its latest prototype, a sensor-laden Leaf…
- UK: Vauxhall investigating Zafira B HVAC fires – Just-auto: General Motors’ UK unit Vauxhallis investigating the HVAC system in the previous generation Zafira BMPV/minivan with manual air. 130 cars here in the UK were reported as bursting suddenly into flames.
- VW emissions scandal: EA288 engine given all-clear – Autocar: VW says EU5 and EU6 versions of EA288 don’t have emissions test cheat software; UK vehicles affected by scandal won’t be subject to a mandatory recall
- Tesla CEO says could start China car production in 2 years – Reuters: Tesla Motors Inc could begin producing cars in China in two years, Chief Executive Elon Musk said, adding that local..
- Shale Stings High-Rolling Drivers as Premium Fuel Gets Pricey – Bloomberg: The difference means nothing in most cars. … averaged a 60-cent a gallon premium to naphtha this year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
- Hyundai Creta retains ‘most selling SUV’ title second month in a row; top 10 best sellers in September – Ibtimes: Utility vehicle segment has seen many newcomers in the past couple months. The Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and Mahindra TUV300 were…
- BRIEF-Bilia Q3 operating profit rises to SEK 154 mln – Reuters: Says we believe that demand for cars and service during q4 of 2015 will be on a par with same quarter last year. Source text for Eikon: Further…
- GM to eliminate shift at small-car plant in Michigan – Automotive News: General Motors will lay off about 500 workers at the assembly plant where the Chevrolet Sonic is built, the latest symptom of sagging demand for small cars as consumers buy more crossovers and SUVs.
- Toyota mulling launching a fuel cell-powered Lexus by 2020 – Nikkei – Reuters: Oct 22 Toyota Motor Corp is considering adding a fuel cell- powered car to its luxury brand Lexus by around 2020, the Nikkei reported on Thursday.
- Germany Braces for $3.4 Billion VW Tax Shortfall as Crisis Hits – Bloomberg: … of the auto industry are feeling the pinch of the diesel-emissions scandal, … In Braunschweig, authorities have decided to limit spending on vehicle…
- GM, Ford Profits Have UAW Eyeing Richer Deals After FCA Approval – Bloomberg: While the Fiat Chrysler deal will be the starting point for negotiations with GM and Ford Motor Co., the UAW will probably seek an even more lucrative…
- NHTSA says air-bag explosions killed 8, injured 98; UAW ratifies Fiat deal – Washington Post: UAW members at Fiat Chrysler’s U.S. factories voted 77 percent in favor of the agreement, the union said. The contract covers 40,000 workers at 23…
- Ford to release limited edition 727-horsepower Mustangs – Detroitnews: Ford and NASCAR legend Richard Petty teamed up to create 300 Mustang GT King Edition pony cars with 727-horsepower. (Photo: Ford Motor Co.).