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Meet Cadillac's 400-hp V-6 Engine
3/23/2015General Motors Co.'s Cadillac unit has unveiled a 3.0-liter V-6 engine that makes 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.
NHTSA Probes Effectiveness of Nissan Airbag Recall
3/23/2015The U.S. is investigating complaints that last year's recall of 989,700 Nissan Motor Co. vehicles may have failed to fix a flaw that switches off the passenger airbag system when an adult occupies the seat.
Daimler Makes Its First Factory a High-Tech Powertrain Center
3/23/2015Daimler AG says it is investing €1 billion this year to expand capacity at its historic Unterturkheim factory in Stuttgart and make the facility its global center for advanced powertrain development and production.
BMW Expands Use of Product “Geniuses” in U.S. Dealerships
3/23/2015BMW AG tells Automotive News it intends to expand its team of "Genius" product advisors who help U.S. customers master their vehicles' electronic features to 750 this year from 500 in 2014.
Toyota Ready to Approve Car Plant in Mexico
3/23/2015Toyota Motor Corp.'s board could approve the company's first auto assembly plant in Mexico as soon as April, sources tell Reuters.
Tesla Programs EVs to Plan Charging Stops
3/21/2015Tesla Motors Inc. is updating its Model S electric sedans with programs that alert drivers when they're about to stray too far from a charging station and help plan road trips that include strategic charging stops.
GT-R Nismo Is America’s Costliest Car to Insure
3/21/2015The average cost of insuring Nissan Motor Co.'s 600-hp GT-R Nismo coupe is $3,574 more than any other 2015 model available in the American market, according to online insurance provider Insure.com.
No Minivans for Audi
3/20/2015Volkswagen AG's Audi unit says it won't enter the minivan market as rival BMW AG has done.
Study: Interlock Could Cut 85% of Alcohol-Related Deaths
3/20/2015Some 85% of alcohol-related traffic deaths in the U.S. could be prevented if all cars were equipped with interlocks that test for blood-alcohol levels, according to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute and U-M Injury Center.
Pirelli May be Acquired by Chinese Chemical Company
3/20/2015The China National Chemical Corp. is maneuvering to make a €7.1 billion bid to acquire Italian tiremaker Pirelli & Co.