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Cadillac Unveils Future Design Direction
8/19/2016General Motors Co.’s Cadillac luxury brand has revealed the Escala, a fullsize flagship concept sedan that signals a sleeker design direction the company says will debut in production models "soon."
California Lawmaker Drops Zero-Emission Bill for Now
8/18/2016A proposal to require carmakers to make zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) at least 15% of their sales in California has been withdrawn in the face of strong opposition from carmakers, the energy industry and labor unions, Reuters reports.
India Ponders Old-Vehicle Scrappage Plan
8/18/2016India’s transport and highway ministry is pushing for a new scrappage program that would encourage consumers to scrap cars older than 10 years and buy new ones.
Genesis Cars to Connect with Amazon Remote Devices
8/18/2016Hyundai Motor Co. is partnering with Amazon.com to allow owners of its new Genesis-branded luxury models to remotely access certain vehicle functions.
Scania Tests Fuel Cell Trucks
8/18/2016Volkswagen AG’s Scania commercial truck unit is launching a joint program with Norwegian wholesale giant Asko Vest AS to test fuel cell-powered delivery trucks.
Audi A4 Ultra Boasts Segment-Best 31 mpg
8/18/2016Audi AG says its new A4 Ultra small car will be the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in the U.S., with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rating of 31 mpg (28 mpg city/37 mpg highway).
Harley-Davidson Settles Emission-Defeat Device Complaint
8/18/2016Harley-Davidson Inc. has agreed to pay $15 million in civil fines for selling an aftermarket engine kit that could be used to evade the emission controls on its motorcycles.
Supplier Problems Disrupt VW’s Production in Germany
8/18/2016Volkswagen AG says production at three of its factories in Germany is being disrupted by supply chain problems.
Volvo, Uber Team Up on Self-Driving Cars
8/18/2016Volvo Car Corp. and ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. have agreed to work together to develop a platform for self-driving vehicles.
FCA Names New General Counsel for U.S.
8/18/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has named Chris Pardi the new top lawyer for its U.S. unit.