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Carmakers Recall Another 1.7 Million Takata Airbag Inflators
2/8/2019Seven overseas carmakers are collectively recalling 1.7 million vehicles to replace Takata Corp. airbag inflators that could explode when triggered by a crash, the Associated Press reports.
Aurora Lands $530 Million in Funding
2/8/2019Silicon Valley-based self-driving car-startup Aurora Innovation Inc. has landed $530 million in its second round of funding.
Autoliv Founder Dies
2/8/2019Lennart Lindblad, one of the founders of Swedish safety specialist Autoliv Inc., died Jan. 30 at the age of 89.
Ford May Use Super-Duty V-8 in F-150 Series Too
2/8/2019The new 7.3-liter V-8 engine that will be offered in Ford Motor Co.’s Super Duty pickup trucks eventually may be used in some F-150 pickups, including the off-road Raptor.
E-Scooter Injuries on the Rise
2/8/2019There have been more than 1,500 injuries and four deaths related to electric scooter accidents in the U.S. since late 2017, according to Consumer Reports.
Control Centers Could Aid Transition to Driverless Cars
2/8/2019Researchers at the University of Michigan say remotely located technicians could help troubleshoot and respond to potential problems for self-driving cars in real time.
2020 Subaru Legacy Adds Tech, Turbo Engine
2/8/2019Subaru Corp. says its redesigned Legacy midsize sedan is lighter, faster, quieter and more fuel efficient than the outgoing model.
John Dingell, Staunchest Defender of the Auto Industry, Dies at 92
2/8/2019John Dingell Jr., the longest-serving member of Congress ever, died on Thursday at age 92, reportedly after succumbing to cancer.
FCA Profit Sharing for Hourly Workers Averages $6,000
2/8/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will pay eligible hourly workers an average $6,000 in profit sharing for their contribution to the company’s performance in 2018.
AAA Shows EV-Range Reduction in Cold and Hot Weather
2/7/2019Operating an electric vehicle in cold weather can reduce driving range by more than 40%, according to AAA.