The full effect on demand for the company’s non-diesel vehicles remains to be seen, but for now, new cars keep rolling off the line in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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Google road-tests self-driving vehicles
The driver could be optional if the Google SUV proves itself street-smart.
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A preview of the hot new cars for 2016
Here’s a look at some of the most interesting and significant new vehicles.
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Hyundai recalls 470,000 Sonatas to replace engines
A manufacturing problem in the 2011 and 2012 models could cause them to fail.
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Range Rover SVR defies laws of physics
Nothing short of an empty fuel tank seems to slow the newest in a group of mind-boggling luxury SUVs.
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Maine law firm files class-action suit against Volkswagen
The lawsuit is filed on behalf of two Maine vehicle owners affected by the company’s rigged emissions tests, and the state has also opened an investigation.
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Volkswagen CEO steps down amid emissions-rigging scandal
In a statement, Martin Winterkorn says he takes responsibility for the ‘irregularities’ found in diesel engines.
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2016 Audi TT: Stylish little coupe evolves
Available as coupe or convertible, the TT competes with the Alfa Romeo 4C, BMW 228i, Cadillac ATS coupe, Ford Mustang, Jaguar F-type, Lexus RC 350 AWD and Porsche Cayman.
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CanAm Spyder: Newbies will dig it; serious bikers, not so much
The company expects the F-3, newly introduced for 2015, to increase sales among cruiser riders.
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General Motors to pay $900 million in ignition switch settlement
At least 169 deaths have been linked to ignition switch problems in GM products.