NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Chevy Bolt EV Finalist for NA Car of Year

In an interesting matchup, the modestly priced EV is competing for NACTOY honors with two lavishly appointed and beautifully designed luxury sedans.

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Jaguar Reveals I-PACE EV, FCA Sued Over Diesel Emissions, Why Buick is Going in the Wrong Direction

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BorgWarner Boosts Turbo Activity

Soon in Europe, BorgWarner will launch its eBooster electrically driven compressor, designed to augment a traditional turbocharger and eliminate the pause that has hindered turbochargers as they spool up with exhaust gas.

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Jaguar Charges Forward With Electric i-Pace CUV

Traditional British automaker Jaguar set to challenge the Tesla Model X starting in 2018 with a new all-wheel drive CUV previewed by the i-Pace concept.

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Kia Unwraps Turbo Soul in Los Angeles

Hyundai-Kia’s 1.6L turbocharged 4-cyl. is the standard engine in the Soul’s top trim level. The engine makes 201 hp and 195 lb.-ft. of torque in the B-car.

VW Says Passat GT Has Production Potential

The concept features sport accents and is powered by VW’s VR6 engine.

Australia Inches Closer to Autonomous-Vehicle Rules

Planned reforms are intended to ensure increased confidence in the safe performance of the vehicles under Australian conditions and provide clarity over accident insurance coverage.

Expert Not Electrified by Tesla As Police Cruiser

The LAPD last year began road-testing two TeslaModel S P85D cars and as well as BMW i3 extended-range EVs, mainly for handling and performance. Earlier this year, the department ordered 100 of the i3 subcompacts.

Renault Overtime Proposals Spark Union Strike Threat

Three unions representing Renault workers say they will call for protests and work stoppages in response to the French automaker's proposals to let factory managers order compulsory overtime on shorter notice, and to delay overtime payments to year's end.

FCA, Cummins to Fight Diesel-Emissions Allegations

Fiat Chrysler and the engine manufacturer say the class-action lawsuit accusing the companies of concealing illegally high emissions levels in older 2500 and 3500 diesel-powered Ram trucks is groundless.

Hyundai Supplying 60 FCVs to Paris Taxi Startup

The FCVs will replace existing gasoline- and diesel-powered cars so as not to add to the 17,000 cabs now serving the French capital. Their inclusion is expected to save 800 tons of carbon-dioxide emissions annually.

Indian Automaker Tata Misses Quarterly Profit Goal

Tata shares skidded 5.5% in early trading today after the owner of the Jaguar Land Rover brands reported falling short of its quarterly profit estimates.

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