Audi Chief Rupert Stadler Is Investigated in VW Emissions Scandal
Mr. Stadler is the first active member of Volkswagen’s management board to be officially identified as a suspect in the inquiry into the German carmaker’s cheating.
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Advice Has Changed on What Car to Buy for a Young Driver
In the past, families looked for cars that were “big, slow and ugly.” Now, experts recommend newer vehicles with advanced safety features.
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CreditJason Henry for The New York Times Waymo to Buy Up to 62,000 Chrysler Minivans for Ride-Hailing Service
The agreement signals that the Google driverless-technology spinoff plans a rapid start for a business set to get underway later this year.
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Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Review: ‘Silence Is the New Power’
Even leashed by software nannies, the electric vehicle concept offers an enticing preview of how Porsche will challenge Tesla.
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CreditWang Zhao/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Tesla Turns Back Rare Challenge From Shareholders
Dissidents wanted to oust directors and split the jobs of chairman and chief executive. The chief, Elon Musk, reported progress on Model 3 production.
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CreditDamir Sagolj/Reuters For Electric Cars Without a Plug, Thank Tesla (the Scientist)
Carmakers are pushing forward with wireless charging systems meant to simplify the process of powering up electric or hybrid vehicles.
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CreditJim Wilson/The New York Times SoftBank Fund Puts $2.25 Billion in G.M.’s Driverless Unit
The magnitude of the deal reflects the growing confidence that commercial use of autonomous cars is in sight, despite recent setbacks.
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CreditRichard Bord, via Rallye des Princesses The Rich History of the Rallye des Princesses
The motorsport event for women in France and Spain is meant to combine the elegance, conviviality and competition of female drivers of the past.
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U.S. May Auto Sales Rise Slightly Despite Higher Fuel Prices
May sales of new vehicles in the United States rose an estimated 2 percent as low unemployment and strong consumer confidence helped mitigate the impact of rising interest rates and fuel prices, Ford Motor Co executives said on Friday.
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CreditJonathan Ernst/Reuters E.P.A. Takes a Major Step to Roll Back Clean Car Rules
The Trump administration formally submitted its plan to permit more tailpipe emissions, moving closer to a legal clash that could split the nation’s auto market.
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CreditPatrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg Tesla Fixes Model 3 Flaw, Getting Consumer Reports to Change Review
After Consumer Reports said it could not recommend the car, a software fix addressed a braking issue, and the magazine reversed its judgment.
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CreditFocke Strangmann/EPA, via Shutterstock In a First for Germany, Hamburg Bans Diesel Engines. On 2 Roads.
The move highlights growing opposition to diesel, as concerns have mounted over its health and environmental effects.
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CreditAgence France-Presse — Getty Images China Cuts Car Tariffs, in a Small Offering to the U.S. on Trade
The moves are likely to change little for the auto industry, though Chinese factories and German firms could benefit from slashing tariffs on parts.
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CreditKirsztian Bocsi/Bloomberg Apple, Spurned by Others, Signs Deal With Volkswagen for Driverless Cars
BMW and Mercedes-Benz rebuffed Apple’s overtures for a self-driving car partnership, according to people familiar with the talks.
