Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The preliminary Volkswagen diesel settlement includes not only provisions for buybacks and vehicle modifications, but also funding for mitigation of the environmental damage caused by excess...
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Karma Revero (nee Fisker) to blend dealers and Tesla-like showroomsKarma Automotive plans to use both franchised dealerships and company-owned "brand experience centers."
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BMW teases Tesla, Nissan BladeGlider, CR on VW buybacks: Today's Car NewsWe have stories on BMW, Nissan, and Volkswagen today.
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Consumer Reports urges higher VW diesel buyback amountsConsumer Reports claims Volkswagen TDI may be entitled to greater buyback amounts.
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Olympics VIPs get rides in Nissan BladeGlider electric sports carNissan unveiled a pair of prototypes based on its BladeGlider electric sports car concept in Brazil.
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Four of 10 Ford Fusion mid-size sedans sold in LA are hybridsThrough May, the Fusion Hybrid and Energi models account for 42 percent of Los Angeles-area Fusion sales.
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Corvette plug-in hybrid, Chinese elevated bus, Tesla Gigafactory energy: Today's Car News Stephen EdelsteinToday, we have a prediction that the next Chevrolet Corvette will get a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the first test run of the massive, road-straddling Chinese Transit Elevated Bus, and Tesla's plans...
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Tesla Gigafactory energy: no solar panels yet, but no natural gas at allTesla plans to make the gigafactory a net-zero facility.
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Kia to focus on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles before electrics, chief engineer saysKia has no plans to develop a "Tesla fighter" electric car at this time, the carmaker's engineering boss says.
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Chevy Corvette plug-in hybrid performance monster coming, Lutz speculatesThe next-generation Corvette could get a plug-in hybrid powertrain, says Bob Lutz.
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2017 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive, BMW ChargeNow by EVgo, Tesla criticizes: Today's Car NewsWe have news from BMW, Smart, and Tesla today.
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Oil is cheap, so Kuwait raised its own gas price to compensateKuwait is cutting fuel subsidies to compensate for lost oil revenue.
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When it comes to regulatory measures, it's customary for automakers to present a united front to government agencies setting new rules and policies.
But as it has in so many other areas, electric-car...
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VW faces far worse problems in South Korea than in U.S.The South Korean government suspended sales of Volkswagen, Audi, and Bentley models.
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Electric car pollution, Tesla 'SpaceBus,' 2017 BMW diesels: Today's Car NewsWe have news from BMW and Tesla today.
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2017 BMW diesel lineup gets EPA approval for saleThe EPA approved 2017 BMW diesel models for sale last week.
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What can VW diesel owners buy now? Perhaps a Chevy Cruze diesel?General Motors will target Volkswagen TDI owners with its next Chevrolet Cruze diesel.
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Now there will be a Tesla 'SpaceBus' too, Musk saysElon Musk says Tesla is developing a Model X-based minibus.
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Today, an engineer takes a tour of the Tesla battery "gigafactory," Nikola Motors says it will unveil a running prototype of its natural gas-electric semi truck in December, and the Chevrolet Volt...
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Mercedes explores ways to turn its Sprinter van all-electricMercedes-Benz is reportedly planning an all-electric Sprinter model as part of an upcoming redesign of the van.
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Next-generation Hyundai hydrogen fuel cells due in 2018The next-generation Hyundai fuel-cell powertrain will debut at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeonchang, South Korea.
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EU, consumer groups pressure VW for diesel cheat compensation in EuropeThe EU government is working with national consumer groups to get compensation for Volkswagen diesel owners.
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CA tests VW diesel modifications, cheap Tesla leases, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV delay: Today's Car NewsWe have news on diesel cars, electric cars, and plug-in hybrids today.
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Coming up next: emission standards for airplanesThe EPA is preparing to draft emissions standards for airplanes.
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