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U.K. Drafting Autonomous-Vehicle Insurance Policy
Nissan, whose locally built ʼ17 Qashqai SUV will feature limited autonomous technology, applauds the U.K. government’s plan to ensure appropriate insurance for driverless cars.
By Alan Harman • May 26, 2016 -
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Testing Group Says ASEAN Region’s Cars Getting Safer
The safety group praises Volkswagen for adding electronic stability control to the 1.2L variant of its newly launched Vento which is replacing the Polo sedan in the market, but gives the 1.6L version a lower rating because it lacks ESC.
By Alan Harman • May 23, 2016 -
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Seven Indian Cars Get Lowest Possible Safety Ratings
Global NCAP gave no stars for front-occupant protection to the Maruti Suzuki Celerio and Eeco, Mahindra Scorpio, Hyundai Eon and three versions of the Renault Kwid, including the only one of the seven models tested equipped with front airbags.
By WardsAuto Staff • May 18, 2016 -
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Oz Auto Industry Wary of Relaxed Car-Import Policy
Easing new-car import rules will give Australians greater choice, says consumer watchdog Roger Featherston, who dismisses claims buyers may end up with a vehicle that neither meets their needs nor can handle local driving conditions.
By Alan Harman • April 26, 2016 -
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Malaysian Government Loan Bails Out Troubled Proton
International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed says the loan is conditional on Proton coming up with a business revival plan that includes seeking a strategic foreign partner.
By Alan Harman • April 18, 2016 -
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Aluminum F-150 Garners More Safety Kudos
One model year after earning an IIHS Top Safety Pick for the 4-door F-150 SuperCrew pickup, Ford adds similar crash protection to its extended-cab and regular cab versions to gain the same rating.
By Bob Gritzinger • April 12, 2016 -
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U.S. Lawmaker Pursues National Auto Cybersecurity Lab
The lab would be located at a former General Motors manufacturing site near Detroit and designated for development as an $80 million automated-vehicle testing facility.
By James M. Amend • March 30, 2016 -
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Automakers Lean on Celebrities, Music, Oddities for Super Bowl Commercials
Kevin Hart, Serena Williams, Christopher Walken and singing ducks and sheep are just some of those who make appearances in automaker Super Bowl 50 TV ads.
Feb. 5, 2016 -
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CAFE and Cheap Energy Drive Auto Plastics Growth
TPO plastics producers are aiming to compete directly with steel and aluminum in big parts such as liftgates; a major Chinese supplier views the U.S. as the global low-cost source for manufacturing interior parts.
Oct. 12, 2015 -
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Key F&I Word for Regulators: Transparency
For auto dealers, following the rules needn’t be hard – nor become an embarrassing and costly oversight.
By David Missimer • Oct. 9, 2015 -
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Deaths Attest to India’s Weak Car-Safety Standards
Indians are responding to the grim statistics. A recent survey indicates the share of car buyers who include safety in their purchasing criteria is 74%, up from 42% in 2013.
By Sudhakar Shah • Sept. 11, 2015 -
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Russian Government Sweetens Automaker Subsidy Pot
Most of the new funding will be used to compensate local and global automakers for discounts given dealers in a market where, according to WardsAuto data, sales fell 29.7% year-on-year in June and were off 36.4% through the first half of the year.
By Eugene Gerden • Aug. 6, 2015 -
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New Shelby Mustang to Sport Oz Carbon-Fiber Wheels
Details of Carbon Revolution’s deal with Ford have not been released, but the Australian government, presiding over the impending manufacturing departure of Ford, GM Holden and Toyota, is quick to take credit.
By Alan Harman • July 23, 2015 -
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California Auto Recall Bill Pulled Despite Strong Lawmaker Support
Automakers are happy for the holdup, believing consumers should be protected from defective used cars by way of a federal law, not by 50 different regulations enacted by individual states.
By Erik Derr 1 • June 18, 2015 -
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U.K. Safety Group Warns of Dangers of Cozy Cars
The Institute of Advanced Motorists says efforts to reduce distracted driving are being undone by the relentless pace of technology and manufacturers’ eagerness to pack more gadgets onto dashboards.
By Alan Harman • May 5, 2015 -
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Functional System Safety Critical as Vehicles Grow More Complex
Automakers and their supplier partners must create a system safety-validation plan that clearly defines who is responsible for what during the product-creation process, panelists say.
By Byron Pope • April 22, 2015 -
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Safety is Primary Benefit of Autonomous Vehicles, Researchers Say
GM researcher Gary Smyth says technology that will be developed in the next 10 years will eclipse what the automotive industry has achieved over the past 30 years.
By Byron Pope • April 21, 2015 -
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New Materials Can Improve Automobile Safety
Automakers and dealers can retrofit existing airbags using new materials that, instead of rending when stretched or shocked, can contain shrapnel even when airbags inflate under intense activation stresses and pressure.
By Hugh Carter Donahue and Christopher Pastore • Feb. 4, 2015 -
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Small-Car Policy Driving Industry Growth in Malaysia
The National Automotive Policy aims to promote the creation of a competitive automotive industry in terms of employment, technology development and supply-chain improvement.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 17, 2014 -
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Study Challenges Government Lending Disparity Allegations
The American Financial Services Assn. commissioned the study after a regulator’s analysis left many people scratching their heads.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 19, 2014 -
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Chinese Government Plugging EVs in Public Sector
China’s new emphasis on electrifying municipal fleets should boost the number of EVs on the road, though not to desired volumes.
By Alysha Webb • Nov. 4, 2014 -
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Public Disclosure of Industry Data Could Hamper, Not Help, Vehicle Safety
Should the government publicize vehicle-performance data reported by manufacturers and used to identify potential safety defects? Are thousands of scattered eyes necessarily better than a single trained eye?
By Richard Wilhelm • Sept. 22, 2014 -
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Automakers Focus on Lightweighting to Meet CAFE Standards
Almost 50% of nearly 900 automotive engineers surveyed say their companies are concentrating on lightweighting and the use of lightweight structural materials in order to hit 2025 fuel economy targets.
Aug. 6, 2014 -
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EPA Says Industry Ahead of CAFE Curve
“What we are finding is manufacturers are not only bringing technology in faster than we thought they would, they are also bringing different technology to fruition than what we anticipated,” says the EPA’s Michael Olechiw.
July 25, 2014 -
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Driver Safety Through LED Technology
Smart lighting can be used to better illuminate roads, signal pedestrians in the path ahead and wake up drowsy drivers.
By Walter Rothmund • July 8, 2014
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