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- Tesla autopilot blamed after electric car flips into marsh – CBS News: Officials in central Minnesota say five people were hurt Saturday evening when the autopilot on a Tesla electric car caused it to suddenly accelerate and flip into a marsh, reports CBS Minnesota.
- Imports of supercars into China halted by stricter environmental rules – Autocar: Deliveries of the first 720S models in China are being delayed by “about two months” Deliveries of models such as the McLaren 720S are being affected by rules that enforce emissions endurance tests
- 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV on course to rival Bentayga in 2018 – Autocar: New sightings suggest Rolls-Royce’s first SUV is entering its latter stages of development; it will get an all-wheel drive system and rival the Bentley Bentayga
- Electric Vehicles Imminent Breakout or Breakdown? – Forbes: The media flavor of the day is “Peak Oil Demand” seen as likely due to plummeting battery costs for electric vehicles, which are on the verge of…
- Volkswagen considers options for transmissions maker Renk – sources – Reuters: Volkswagen is considering options for majority-owned transmissions maker Renk , as the German carmaker streamlines operations to help fund an overhaul following its emissions scandal, people close to the matter said.
- 2018 Renault Sport Megane patents show hot hatch features – Autocar: Renault’s upcoming hot hatch will be available in Sport or Cup form and with four-wheel steering; new images show it undisguised
- New US Subprime Boom, Same Old Sins: Auto Defaults Are Soaring – Bloomberg: Subprime car loans have been around for ages, and no one is suggesting they’ll unleash the next crisis. But since the Great Recession, business has…
- Fiesta ST-rivalling Toyota Yaris GRMN prototype driven – Autocar: Toyota has produced a sporty Yaris to link its road cars to its world rally assault. Dan Prosser finds out if the 210bhp warm hatch is on the right track.
- Elon Musk: regulate AI to combat ‘existential threat’ before it’s too late – Guardian: Tesla and Space X chief executive Elon Musk has pushed again for the proactive regulation of artificial intelligence because “by the time we are…
- Renault sales rise 10.4 percent to record level as product offensive pays off – Reuters: French carmaker Renault posted record vehicle sales for the first half as a sustained product offensive lifted global deliveries by 10.4 percent – with a well-timed China SUV launch and a renewed push into Iran both contributing.
- Mazda recalls additional 19000 vehicles in South Africa over airbag scare – Reuters: Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling 19,000 cars in South Africa due to airbag safety concerns as the Japanese carmaker extends …
- Uber suspends ride-sharing services in Macau – Reuters: Uber Technologies Inc will suspend its services in Macau from July 22 as it has not been able to unlock the full benefits of ride sharing in the gambling hub, in another blow to the firm that is fighting legal scrutiny in many Asian markets.
- Takata’s bankruptcy to pit automakers against air bag victims – Reuters: The global recall of Takata Corp’s defective air bags widened last week and the number of confirmed deaths rose, but legal experts said the bigger worry for car companies caught in the fallout is playing out in a Delaware bankruptcy courtroom.
- Living with a Renault Zoe – will we lease another one? – Autocar: With less than six months of our lease to go, it’s time to weigh up our options
- Hyundai strengthens door-to-door charging services – Yonhap: Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday it will strengthen door-to-door charging services for its Ioniq electric vehicles (EVs),…
- Can Honda’s redesigned 2018 Accord save the sedan? – Automotive News: The Honda Accord, like its contemporaries, will have an uphill battle in enticing buyers to choose sedans over other segments. Utility vehicles have virtually eliminated the gap in fuel efficiency, cost and ride quality.
- Ford’s Michigan Assembly plant tracks industry’s shifting winds – Automotive News: Twice in about seven years, Ford has significantly changed its product plan for the Michigan Assembly Plant. It’s a process that costs billions in construction, new machinery and worker retraining.
- Hyundai Kona subcompact crossover showcases new design language – Automotive News: The new Kona subcompact crossover will carry on its little shoulders the task of launching an entirely new design language for Hyundai’s CUVs.
- A8’s new controls help driver keep eyes on the road – Automotive News: Audi is redesigning its human-machine interfaces across its lineup, beginning with the A8, to incorporate haptic feedback, which the brand views as an added safety measure.
- Other states join N.Y. in attack on dealership performance ratings – Automotive News: A year after a New York dealership won a court battle over GM’s use of sales-effectiveness ratings, the ruling’s impact is still reverberating across the country.
- A8’s technology will defer to state and local laws – Automotive News: It’s a case of Audi technology outstripping humans’ ability to keep up, and it may be up to the U.S. Congress to resolve it.
- Fisker: End of Dodge Viper won’t impact VLF Force 1 supercar – Automotive News: Henrik Fisker says VLF has access to “more than enough” Vipers through a partnership with race car driver Ben Keating.
- Audi poised to pass Chrysler as sales climb – Automotive News: Audi is basking in the glow of 92 months of year-over-year growth, the longest winning streak of any brand in the U.S. at the moment. And the first half…
- Jag fills E-Pace with connectivity, safety – Automotive News: Finbar McFall, Jaguar Land Rover’s global product marketing director, told reporters last week at the E-Pace debut here that the crossover has been…
- Toyota turns heads with Camry campaign – Automotive News: The jazzed-up driving is delivered by the Toyota New Global Architecture, a fresh platform with new powertrains and a livelier suspension. But Toyota…
- Chevy pokes a hole in Ford’s truck, again – Automotive News: As Ford’s F series clobbers the Chevrolet Silverado in sales this year, Chevy is looking for ways to dent Ford’s armor. Last year, Chevrolet showed that…
- Does Volvo’s move represent an irresistible force? – Automotive News: Was Volvo’s decision to stop producing cars that rely on internal combustion engines a marketing coup or industry game changer? It may be a bit of…
- Tech summit showcases auto entrepreneurs – Automotive News: DETROIT – Auto entrepreneurs will have a chance to showcase their … mobility solutions, the consumer experience and autonomous/electric cars.
- Ford plant’s tax cuts leave city broke, bitter – Automotive News: DETROIT – Ford announced plans to build the Ranger midsize pickup and Bronco SUV to great applause at the 2017 Detroit auto show, but there’s…
- Sedan savior? – Automotive News: The Honda Accord is one of the few midsize sedans not enduring double-digit sales declines this year. The segment is down about 18%.
- Trump steel tariffs could hurt U.S. autos – Detroitnews: U.S. steel industry could see a boost, but additional costs could push buyers toward cheaper imported cars
- Volkswagen call out Tesla with “abilities Tesla doesn’t have” – Autocar:
- Elon Musk doesn’t think we’re prepared to face humanity’s biggest threat: Artificial intelligence – Washington Post: Elon Musk, who hopes that one day everyone will ride in a self-driving, electric-powered Tesla, told a group of governors Saturday that they needed to…