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- Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Looks Back at the Future – Detroit Bureau: Mercedes is going forward into the past with the retro-futuristic Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept it has unveiled ahead of the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. TheDetroitBureau.com checks out the electric show car and what it means for the ultra-luxury brand.
- Tesla Owner in Autopilot Crash Won’t Sue, But Car Insurer May – Bloomberg: A Texas man said the Autopilot mode on his Tesla Model S sent him off the road and into a guardrail, bloodying his nose and shaking his confidence…
- 2017 Honda Fit on sale in US – Just-auto: American Honda’s 2017 went on sale across the US on Friday (19 August) with few changes. The five-door subcompact hatchback, badged as the…
- Nissan to celebrate Usain Bolt’s 30th birthday with special campaign – Ibtimes: Japanese car-maker Nissan is all set to celebrate seven-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt’s 30th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 21. A campaign…
- Kia Keys Growth Around New Cadenza – Detroit Bureau: Kia is preparing to maintain its momentum after a long, successful run that has carried it to the top ranking in many surveys. Find out how at TheDetroitBureau.com.
- 2017 Volkswagen Touareg to go upmarket – Autocar: VW’s new large SUV targets BMW X5 and Volvo XC90 with a more luxurious interior
- VW eyes transportation deals to boost self-driving car plans – Reuters: A VW sign is seen outside a Volkswagen dealership in London, Britain November 5, 2015. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File photo – RTSMMUB.
- US lawyers target Bosch in dieselgate case – Autocar: Alongside Volkswagen, Bosch is said to have been a “knowing and active participant” in the scheme to dodge emissions controls
- Volvo considers Formula E entry with Polestar – Autocar: Volvo could take part in the electric car championship to help promote its future electric and hybrid road cars
- Cadillac Escala Pebble Beach concept reveals future design direction – Autocar: American luxury brand’s concept is longer than an S-Class and features a twin-turbocharged 4.2-litre V8
- Geely China first half profits rise, forecast up – Just-auto: Geely Automobile Holdings has boosted first half profit after sales in China rose.
- Ford adds pedestrian detection technology to Transit van – Just-auto: Ford is introducing car-like technology that enables vans to detect people in the roadand automatically apply the brakes if the driver does not respond to warnings.