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Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Gets New Face
2/13/2018To further distinguish its Maybach-Mercedes sub-brand, Daimler AG is giving the Maybach S 560/S 650 sedans a mid-cycle makeover.
GM’s Maven Car-Share Service Launches in Toronto
2/13/2018Maven, the car-sharing service launched by General Motors Co., has added Toronto to its list of North American metro market areas.
Honda Readies Recall of 350,000 Vehicles in China
2/13/2018Honda Motor Co. plans to call back about 350,000 of its vehicles in China to fix an engine problem that can cause gasoline to collect in the oil pan.
Trump Sketches $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Spending Plan
2/13/2018The White House has unveiled an improbable $1.5 trillion infrastructure renewal program that analysts say has little chance of seeing Congressional action anytime soon.
GM Korea to Shutter One of Four Factories
2/13/2018General Motors Co. says it will shut down its assembly plant in Gunsan, South Korea, by the end of May.
NHTSA Ponders Safety Benefits of Heavier, Less Efficient Vehicles
2/12/2018The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reportedly is considering the safety benefits of heavier but less fuel-efficient vehicles.
VW Targets China with Next-Gen Touareg SUV
2/12/2018Volkswagen AG’s all-new Touareg midsize crossover vehicle will serve as the brand’s flagship model in China when it’s launched later this year.
Study to Chart Impact of Autonomous Tech on Professional Drivers
2/12/2018The American Center for Mobility (ACM) outside Detroit has commissioned a workforce study to evaluate the impact of connected and autonomous vehicles on driving-related jobs, including taxi operators and delivery and long-haul truck drivers.
Ford Expands “Do-Not-Drive” Warning for Ranger Pickup Trucks
2/12/2018Ford Motor Co. has urged the owners of an additional 33,400 Ranger midsize pickup trucks in North America not to drive their vehicles until dealers replace the explosion-prone Takata airbag inflators on board.
Mexico’s Car Production Climbs 14% to New High
2/12/2018Mexico’s auto industry produced a record 3.93 million vehicles last year, according to updated figures from the Mexican Automotive Industry Assn.