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Zetsche Forecasts a Profit for Smart
5/30/2014Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche says the second-generation Smart ForFour minicar due in Europe this autumn should help the brand achieve its first profit, Automotive News Europe reports.
VW Vows to Overhaul U.S. Lineup Faster
5/30/2014Volkswagen AG plans to accelerate the new-model cycle for its VW brand in the U.S. to suit consumer demand and boost sagging sales.
China Could Have 1 Billion Licensed Drivers in 10 Years
5/30/2014China has more than 280 million licensed drivers today, and that number is likely to reach 1 billion by about 2025, Bloomberg News reports, citing the China Assn. of Automobile Manufacturers.
Daimler Drops Car Share Service in U.K.
5/30/2014Poor interest in Daimler AG's Car2Go car-sharing service in England has prompted the company to withdraw from the British marketplace.
Honda Accord Hybrid Falls Short of EPA Economy Rating
5/30/2014The hybrid version of Honda Motor Co.'s Accord midsize sedan averages an "impressive" 40 mpg in combined city/highway driving but not the 47 mpg calculated by the U.S.
Car Crashes in in U.S. Cost $871 Billion
5/30/2014The combined economic and societal cost of motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. in 2010 was $871 billion, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Ford Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles for Steering Fix
5/29/2014Ford Motor Co. is launching two recalls of 1.1 million crossover/SUVs to remedy power steering problems that have been linked to at least 20 crashes.
Automobile Magazine Fires Editor-in-Chief, Closes Ann Arbor Office
5/29/2014Automobile magazine has shut down its office in Ann Arbor, Mich., fired President and Editor-in-Chief Jean Jennings and released at least half the magazine's staff, according to media reports.
VIEWPOINT | THE INTERSECTION OF IT AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
5/29/2014Advanced driving technologies are delivering huge new possibilities for tomorrow's cars and trucks in terms of safety, convenience and operating efficiency.
Eight U.S. States Harmonize Incentives for EVs
5/29/2014A coalition of eight states has agreed to standardize sales incentives on zero-emission vehicles to help put 3.3 million electric cars on the road in the U.S. by 2025.