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EPA Withdraws Calif.’s Right to Regulate CO2
9/19/2019The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formally revoked California’s 49-year-old right to set its own vehicle emission standards, including the release of carbon dioxide.
2020 VW Models Add Remote Capabilities
9/19/2019Volkswagen AG is introducing an upgraded version of its Car-Net telematics system on 2020-model vehicles in the U.S.
Hybrid Honda CR-V Coming to U.S.
9/19/2019Honda Motor Co. will launch U.S. production and sales of the hybrid-electric variant of its CR-V compact crossover early next year.
Akebono Brake Gets $517 Million Bailout
9/18/2019Akebono Brake Industry Co. says 37 of its creditor banks have agreed to forgive 56 billion yen ($517 million) in debt to help the company through an out-of-court based turnaround.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again
9/18/2019As expected, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by one-quarter percentage point to a range of 1.75%-2%.
Ford Adds Adjustable Suspension Kit
9/18/2019Ford Motor Co.’s Performance Parts has begun offering an after-purchase suspension leveling kit for its F-150 and Ranger pickups.
Trump Tweets End of California Emissions Waiver
9/18/2019President Donald Trump today tweeted that his administration intends to revoke a federal waiver that allows California to set its own limits for greenhouse gas emissions.
Mitsubishi Teases Compact Plug-In Hybrid
9/18/2019Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will unveil a new compact plug-in hybrid concept at next month’s Tokyo auto show.
Uber Prepares to Map Dallas for Self-Driving Cars
9/18/2019Uber Technologies Inc. will begin mapping the streets of downtown Dallas in November to expand its database for self-driving vehicles.
Off-Road Chevy Silverado in the Works?
9/18/2019General Motors Co. is developing a more capable off-road version of the Chevrolet Silverado fullsize pickup truck to better compete against Ford’s F-150 Raptor and Fiat Chrysler’s upcoming Ram Rebel TRX.