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Tesla Upgrades its Base EV
4/8/2015Tesla Motors Inc. has replaced its entry-level, $70,000 rear-drive Model S electric sedan with a $75,000 all-wheel-drive version that offers 35% more power and 15% greater range.
Stanford Researchers Tout Fast-Charging Aluminum-Ion Battery
4/8/2015Scientists at Stanford University say they have developed the first high-performance aluminum battery, which they say might eventually replace alkaline and lithium-ion batteries.
Mercedes Regains Luxury Crown in India
4/7/2015Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz brand outsold rival Audi in January-February to regain leadership in the country's luxury-car segment, The Economics Times reports.
Nissan to Make Automatic Braking Standard in Japan
4/7/2015Nissan Motor Co. says it will make its automatic emergency braking system standard on most models sold in Japan, beginning this autumn.
A123 Starter Battery Claims More Power, Less Weight
4/7/2015The latest lithium-ion starter battery from Livonia, Mich.-based A123 Systems LCC is about 60% lighter and delivers 25% more cold cranking power than a traditional lead-acid battery, according to the company.
Mercedes C-Class Named World Car of the Year
4/7/2015Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been chosen 2015 World Car of the Year.
U.S. May Get Mercedes Pickup After All
4/7/2015Daimler AG says it will decide by year-end whether to offer its upcoming light-duty pickup truck in the U.S., Automotive News reports.
Daimler, Renault-Nissan Confirm Pickup Truck Project
4/7/2015Daimler AG and the Renault-Nissan Alliance confirm they will jointly develop a Mercedes-Benz midsize pickup truck based on Nissan's NP300 truck architecture.
Tire Simulation Software Now Includes Effect of Heat
4/7/2015Carmakers can now include the effect of heat buildup in a tire when simulating tire performance, thanks to a new simulation module developed by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM in Kaiserslautern.
Lotus Sales Jump 55%
4/7/2015Group Lotus plc reports its worldwide sales for the fiscal year ended March 31 totaled 2,015 cars, up 55% from the previous 12-month period.