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Driverless bus hits pedestrian in Vienna

19 July 2019 12:38 - Autonews

Austrian trials of the technology were halted pending an investigation after the accident resulted in minor injuries. ...

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Toyota, BYD will jointly develop EVs, batteries for China

19 July 2019 12:29 - Autonews

Full-electric vehicles developed jointly with BYD will be sold under the Toyota brand in China before 2025. ...

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GM flexes engineering muscle with radical Corvette overhaul

19 July 2019 05:15 - Autonews

With a new midengine layout, the 2020 Corvette Stingray -- a barometer of GM's engineering prowess in an era of rapidly changing technology -- looks to be one of the most advanced vehicles the company has developed since it tested the world's first fuel cell vehicle in 1966 and, five years later, built the propulsion and suspension system for the Lunar Rover. ...

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Ford tells U.S. dealers to repair small-car transmissions for free

18 July 2019 22:05 - Autonews

In the July 12 memo, Ford says dealerships should "arrange to diagnose the vehicle and repair as necessary." The fixes can be applied to 2011-17 models, many of which are out of warranty. ...

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BMW taps factory man Zipse as CEO

18 July 2019 21:04 - Autonews

Oliver Zipse, 55, will take over as BMW CEO on Aug. 16, replacing Harald Krueger, who will step down. Zipse was said to be in a horserace for the CEO job with another strong contender, Klaus Froehlich. ...

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Nissan recalls more than 91,000 Titan pickups over electrical short

18 July 2019 20:33 - Autonews

The recall notice, which covers some 2017-19 Titans, said the alternator harness could have been damaged during the engine installation process. ...

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Ally's auto originations inch up in Q2

18 July 2019 20:01 - Autonews

Used-vehicle loan originations accounted for more than half of Ally's auto originations for the sixth consecutive quarter. ...

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Death of VW's Golf Alltrack robs market of solid alternative to CUVs

18 July 2019 19:47 - Autonews

Volkswagen of America's decision to kill the Golf Alltrack and the Golf SportWagen isn't surprising, but disappointing nonetheless. ...

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Ford plans Bronco-based pickup, forecast firm says

18 July 2019 18:12 - Autonews

The off-road pickup, meant to compete directly with the Jeep Gladiator, will go into production in 2024, according to AutoForecast Solutions. ...

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Kia hires ex-Mazda exec Russell Wager to lead U.S. marketing

18 July 2019 16:39 - Autonews

Wager joins Kia after the recent departure of marketing vice president Saad Chehab, and as the brand is riding some positive sales momentum. ...

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