OCTOBER 26, 2018

Acura: Entry CUV May Not Be Slam Dunk; Sedans Still Matter

The Audi A3 outselling the Audi Q3 this year gives Acura hope that small luxury sedans aren’t a dying segment.

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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Oct. 26

GM Calls for National ZEV Program; Tesla to Intro Neural Networks; Would You Lease A Used Car?

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GM Proposes National Zero-Emissions-Vehicle Strategy

The nationwide program could reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 375 million tons between 2021 and 2030 compared with the existing ZEV program, on which it would be modeled, GM says.

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Nissan to Expand EV Charging Network in Spain

The automaker plans to locate a charging station at least every 90 miles (150 km) of motorway to “help motorists lose the fear of running out of battery during a trip,” Nissan Spain CEO Marco Toro says.

Karma Automotive Reveals Limited-Edition Revero PHEV

Karma Automotive evolved from the defunct Fisker Automotive, which built 2,200 units of the Karma luxury PHEV before declaring bankruptcy in November 2013 after six years in business.

Oz Dealers Display Wrecks in Safety Campaign

CEO James Goodwin of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program says new-car dealers are crucial advocates for the safety-testing program’s vehicle-safety message.

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