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VW Cleared to Begin Fixing Cheater Diesels in Europe
11/24/2015CEO Matthias Mueller told Volkswagen AG executives on Monday the company has won approval for software updates to 2.0-liter versions of diesels it rigged to evade emission standards and sold in Europe.
Tesla Unveils Base Version of Model X Electric Crossover
11/24/2015Tesla Motors Inc., which launched heavily equipped $132,000 versions of its Model X electric crossover in September, says the base edition will debut in early 2016 at $80,000.
BMW to Extend Driving Range of i3 EV
11/23/2015BMW AG plans to extend the driving range of its i3 electric vehicle to make it competitive with the Nissan Leaf EV, reports Auto Express.
Audi Says Software Update Can Cure V-6 Diesel Emission Problem
11/23/2015Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit says the V-6 diesels it supplied for about 85,000 Audi, Porsche and VW vehicles in the U.S. can be brought into emission compliance with a software update.
Alfa Romeo Revs Up New Giulia Sedan
11/23/2015Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s new Alfa Romeo Giulia midsize sedan will come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine in base models when it arrives in the U.S. next summer.
Researchers to Study Efficiency of Self-Driving and Connected Cars
11/23/2015The University of Michigan has won a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Energy to study how connected and autonomous vehicles affect fuel consumption and energy efficiency.
Ford Recall Targets Cracked Fuel Tanks in 451,900 Cars
11/23/2015Ford Motor Co. is recalling 451,900 of its 2010-2011 model Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan midsize sedans because their fuel tanks could crack and leak.
Caddy to Add Compact and Large Crossovers
11/23/2015General Motors Co.’s next Cadillac crossover will be a new compact model in 2018, Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen tells Automotive News.
Is China’s SUV Craze Cooling?
11/23/2015China’s demand for SUVs and crossovers is expanding 46% this year compared with about 2% for the entire passenger vehicle market, says the Shanghai Daily.
UAW Ratifies GM, Ford Contracts
11/23/2015The United Auto Workers union has declared its four-year contract with General Motors Co. ratified by a 55% margin, after the deal was adjusted to overcome concerns by skilled trades workers.