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2016 CES - Don't Be Fooled By Robot Car Hype At CES Gadget Show, Consumer Watchdog Warns

2016 CES - Don't Be Fooled By Robot Car Hype At CES Gadget Show, Consumer Watchdog Warns

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 6, 2016-- Consumers and regulators should not be fooled by the autonomous vehicle hype coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Consumer Watchdog warned today. "Robot car advocates are putting a glitzy spin on their 'autonomous' technologies," said John M. Simpson, Consumer W ... Continue reading

Hitachi Automotive Systems' Mono Tube Shock Absorber On Minor Change Models of Toyota's Lexus IS Series

Hitachi Automotive Systems' Mono Tube Shock Absorber On Minor Change Models of Toyota's Lexus IS Series

TOKYO, Dec, 07 2016; Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. today announced that its automotive mono tube shock absorber is being used on all models of Toyota Motor Corporation's Lexus IS series which were released in October, 2016 as minor change models. ... Continue reading

New Hours-of-Service Restart Law a Victory for Highway Safety

New Hours-of-Service Restart Law a Victory for Highway Safety

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations thanked Congress for enacting a fix to the hours-of-service restart that will restore the regulation to the pre-July 2013 version and reduce crash risk on our nation's highways. ... Continue reading

Toyota Launches NEXT Program

Toyota Launches NEXT Program

Toyota City, Japan, Dec, 07 2016; Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the TOYOTA NEXT open innovation program on December 7. Toyota will accept and review proposals for new services which are submitted by various companies and R&D organizations regarding their proposed topics, and will develop new services with the se ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 5-11, 2016; Trump's Oil-Man EPA Chief; FCA: CES YES, NAIAS NO; Toyota Lexus NAIAS YES; 450 HP 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor; VW Diesel Cheating (of Course)

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 5-11, 2016; Trump's Oil-Man EPA Chief; FCA: CES YES, NAIAS NO; Toyota Lexus NAIAS YES; 450 HP 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor; VW Diesel Cheating (of Course)

* President-elect Donald Trump will pick an ardent opponent of President Barack Obama's measures to stem climate change to head the Environmental Protection Agency, according to media reports. Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, has enraged environmental activists, but he fits with the Republican president-elect's ... Continue reading

All-New Subaru Impreza Wins 2016-2017 Car Of The Year Japan +VIDEO

All-New Subaru Impreza Wins 2016-2017 Car Of The Year Japan +VIDEO

TOKYO - December 11, 2016: Subaru is pleased to announce that the all-new Impreza has been named 2016–2017 Car of the Year Japan. This is the second-time Subaru has been awarded the honour, following the Legacy’s win in 2003. ... Continue reading

New Audi TT TDI Quattro - The Best Of Both Worlds Even In The Worst Of Conditions

New Audi TT TDI Quattro - The Best Of Both Worlds Even In The Worst Of Conditions

Fun, frugal and now driving all four wheels for optimal all-weather performance – the ever- popular TT 2.0 TDI with its blend of compelling pace and level-headed economy is now also available with the reassurance of quattro drive. Coupe and Roadster versions of the new TT 2.0 TDI quattro will become available for UK ... Continue reading

Jeep Renegade Is Once Again Crowned UK "4x4 Of The Year" +VIDEO

Jeep Renegade Is Once Again Crowned UK "4x4 Of The Year" +VIDEO

LONDON - December 10, 2016: The hugely popular Jeep Renegade has been named 4x4 Magazine’s ‘4x4 of the Year 2017’, retaining the crown for the second year in a row. Rapidly growing in popularity on the UK’s roads, and hugely capable off them, the Jeep Renegade has had an excellent year of sales. ... Continue reading

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