JULY 18, 2016

Mazda’s New NA Chief Shifts Focus: Brand Loyalty Beats Volume

Unfortunately Mazda’s brilliant SkyActiv-D diesel engine does not appear to be on the U.S. roadmap, because emissions modifications would compromise performance too much.

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Ford's Super Duty Super Power, Lightweighting the Buick LaCrosse, New Corvette to Debut in 2019

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Nissan Leaf Values Falling Fast

Nissan’s Leaf EV isn’t holding its value, according to dealers handling cars coming off lease. Range anxiety, battery worries and low fuel prices combine to depress EV resale prices.

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Brexit Begins, U.K. Car Market Feels Impact; Uncertainty Ahead

It is difficult to be optimistic, at least in the short term, with the negative impact on economic growth, employment, inflation, fuel prices, the pound and, of course, consumer confidence.

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Germany to Require Black Boxes in Autonomous Cars

Manufacturers will be required to install a black box that records when the autopilot system was active, when the driver drove and when the system requested that the driver take over, according to the proposals.

VW to Hike Production of First-Gen Tiguan

Original plans called for output of about 2,500 first-generation Tiguans per month.

Indian Court Orders Older Diesel Vehicles Off Roads

Under the order, effective immediately, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Delhi transport authority to cancel the registration of all diesel-powered vehicles produced at least 10 years ago.

GM Escapes Some Recall Claims

Plaintiffs' pursuit of damages based on perceived harm to GM's brand following more than 70 recalls in 2014 was "unprecedented and unsound," U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman says.

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