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California 'veered' out of its lane in climate pact with Quebec, U.S. says

23 October 2019 17:17 - Autonews

The U.S. Justice Department said California, state officials, the California Air Resources Board, and the Western Climate Initiative Inc. entered into a complex, integrated cap-and-trade program with Quebec in 2013 without congressional approval. ...

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New Honda Fit launch delayed; U.S. plans unclear

23 October 2019 16:52 - Autonews

The Fit's November launch in Japan was delayed because Honda changed specifications on the car's electric parking brake. Honda decided to switch to a disc-type parking brake in all Fit models because it was unable to secure a sufficient supply of drum-type brakes. ...

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Mitsubishi's funky buggy concept can run on several fuels

23 October 2019 16:37 - Autonews

Mitsubishi Motors unveiled a small, plug-in hybrid electric crossover concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, but the company stopped short of saying how close to production the vehicle may be. ...

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GM has shot at sealing deal by making busy union workers richer

23 October 2019 13:57 - Autonews

Ratifying the tentative deal may come down to ‘yes’ votes at large, busy GM plants edging out ‘no’ votes from members at the automaker’s idled factories and others that build smaller vehicles that are less secure. ...

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Nissan looks to get leaner, may axe Datsun brand, report says

23 October 2019 13:17 - Autonews

The automaker’s "performance recovery plan” marks a sharp break from its expansionist strategy under ousted leader Carlos Ghosn, Reuters reports.  ...

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PSA revenue up 1% in Q3 despite gloomy auto market

23 October 2019 12:03 - Autonews

PSA weathered an industry slump in the third quarter, helped by a strict pricing policy and high demand for utility vehicles such as the Peugeot 508 and Citroen C5 Aircross. ...

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Winners, losers of the UAW-GM tentative deal

23 October 2019 12:00 - Autonews

While GM won the ability to close plants in Ohio, Michigan and Maryland, the union secured a big win in keeping open Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly. Here is a rundown on the significant winners and losers in this potential deal.  ...

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Mazda extends MX name to new MX-30 EV crossover

23 October 2019 11:49 - Autonews

Mazda’s first mass-production electric vehicle will be a compact crossover called the MX-30 that gets suicide doors and a toned-down slit for a grille. ...

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Lexus Tokyo concept foretells an electrified future

23 October 2019 04:50 - Autonews

At the Tokyo show, Toyota's premium brand displays potential for EVs with autonomous driving. A less spectacular battery car will be introduced next month. ...

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Tesla’s futuristic door handles blamed for death in fiery wreck

23 October 2019 04:21 - Autonews

A Florida police officer couldn’t open the doors of the Tesla Model S because the handles were retracted and bystanders watched helplessly as the car filled with smoke and flames, according to the wrongful death lawsuit. ...

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