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Automakers Prep for Stronger Mileage Standards Under Biden
Now that it’s clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. consumers should see a broader selection of electric and efficient vehicles
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GM Flips to California's Side in Pollution Fight With Trump
General Motors is switching sides in the legal fight against California’s right to set its own clean-air standards, abandoning the Trump administration as the president’s term nears its close
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The Good and Bad for the Auto Industry During the Pandemic
Ford announced Friday that it’s expecting to report a net loss of $2 billion loss in the first quarter because of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s just part of the toll this crisis is taking on the auto industry. There are two sides to what’s happening, and both center on surplus. It means potential deals for you the consumer, but...
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Automakers Shut North American Plants Over Coronavirus Fears
Concerns about the spreading coronavirus has forced most of North America’s auto plants to close temporarily
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GM, Ford and Others Cut Thousands of Jobs and Closed Factories to Save Billions in 2019
General Motors, Ford Motor and other automakers in the past year cut thousands of jobs and shuttered factories as industry vehicle sales slow and fears of an economic slowdown pick up. No one is forecasting an industry downturn comparable to when vehicle sales dropped below 11 million in the U.S. in 2009. However, domestic sales next year are forecast to drop...
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Automakers Urge California, US to Restart Mileage Talks
Major automobile manufacturers urged the Trump administration and California on Thursday to restart negotiations over vehicle mileage standards to prevent a lengthy legal battle, warning that moving ahead with two sets of standards would create instability in the auto market.
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Cars Face Recall Over Fire Risks and Engine Damages
Automakers Kia and Hyundai declared another recall for cars catching on fire and facing engine problems. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.
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Honda Adds $363M to Air Bag Recall Costs
Honda Motor Co. is setting aside another $363 million to fund a growing recall of air bags that can explode with too much force. The automaker announced the spending Friday in Tokyo and said the additional costs will show up in revised earnings for the fiscal year that ended March 31. But the costs won’t affect the company’s dividend or...
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Honda Expands Takata Air Bag Recall, Brings Global Tally to 36 Million
Honda Motor Co. recalled an additional 4.89 million vehicles around the world Thursday for a new type of problem in Takata air bag inflators, for which Japanese rivals Toyota and Nissan have already carried out recalls. Honda also announced a global recall for 47,800 Acura and other model vehicles for a defect in the radar system designed to make cars...
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Severed Foot is 12th Found on Vancouver-Area Beaches Since 2007
No one knows where these severed feet are coming from