EPA Reports Record High MPG in 2018

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Model-year 2018 light-vehicles had a weighted average fuel-economy rating of 25.1 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) in the U.S. CO2 tailpipe emissions continued to decrease to 353 g/mi (220 g/km).

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Israeli Start-Ups Look to Revolutionize Approach to AV Development

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Disruptors Cartica and Foretellix say it’s time to ditch current methods used to create and test AI software if the industry wants to advance safety and bring autonomous vehicles to market in a significant way before the end of the decade.

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Cold Day in Scandinavia, Driving Magna’s Hot Electric Powertrain Future

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Magna’s Winter Test in frozen northern Sweden provides an opportunity to sample all of the company’s leading-edge drivetrain technologies.

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Magna Winter Test 2020

Photo Gallery
A brief overview of Magna’s powertrain technologies, from Jeep Wrangler two-speed transfer cases to highly sophisticated electrified axle systems in the company’s e2 and e4 prototypes.

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Hyundai Reveals Prophecy; Bosch and Pininfarina Team Up; GM Ups Charging

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Hyundai’s latest BEV concept showcases a sleeker design language, while suppliers unite to offer tailor-made BEVs and GM will raise the number of charging spots at its facilities.

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GM Cruise OK’d to Carry Passengers in California, But Still Awaits Fed Ruling

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The ruling from the California Public Utilities Commission is significant because it is the first for a traditional automaker and gives Cruise the opportunity to demonstrate its technology to a greater number of stakeholders.

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All-Wheelin’ With Toyota

Test Drive
We test the latest additions to Toyota’s all-wheel-drive lineup, the ’20 Camry and ’21 Avalon sedans.

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Auto Tech Check: ’20 Honda Civic Si Coupe

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New standard features such as comprehensive driver assists and a straightforward infotainment system make this $25,000 car a bargain and a blast.

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